8/15/2023 0 Comments Metal brackets for shelves ikia![]() Now I have a custom Rustic bookshelf that looks professional and high end! I love them soo much! You can see the wood fits the brackets perfectly! It looks so much better don’t you think? Once dry I installed it by following IKEA’s instructions for the brackets. Now that the lumber was ready I lightly sanded it and brought it outside for staining. I then cut the wood to the length of the shelf I wanted. So my plan was to rip the stair thread down to the width of the bracket, I think it was 7 1/2″ wide. I bought 2 and took them home knowing I would make them work.Īs you can see these have a bull-nose on 1 side which could be a unique feature for a shelf but I liked the idea of clean lines. They were too wide and long for the shelves but the thickness was exactly 1″ wide. Well I finally did! I was so excited when I stumbled upon the stair threads like these. This was not gonna work for me so I went back to the hardware store with my bracket in hand to find something, anything that would work. ![]() Here are some pictures of others shelves, I cropped their pictures so not to name names! I was very disappointed to see they all accepted the 3/4″ thick wood. So, I started researching what other bloggers did for this project on Pinterest. I wish they would call it 3/4″ or just increase the size to 1″ but who am I to change what has been happening for years! I really don’t understand why the industry does this. So if you expect to buy 1″ thick it will most likely always be 3/4″. I then went back to the hardware store thinking I bought the wrong size wood but then I was reminded that when you buy lumber it doesn’t match the dimensions they call out. Of course me being OCD and can’t handle the look of this, well I freaked out! It looked soo sloppy and not professional. Well I get home and place the bracket over the wood and there’s a gap. So I went to the hardware store and bought 1″ wood thinking everything is great. Now for the point of difference…These brackets fit a piece of wood that is 1″ thick. ![]() I spray painted them in bronze so they would better match the rustic look I was going for Rust-Oleum in Oil Rubbed Bronze is my favorite to use. Thanks for supporting A Shade of Teal! I only share products I truly love!)įirst off I purchased the Ekby brackets from IKEA. ![]() If you buy something I receive a small commission of your purchase. I know so many other bloggers have made these DIY shelves already but mine are a little different. Today I’m sharing how I made my DIY rustic bookshelves with IKEA brackets. Thanks for shopping at Industrial Farm Co.Hello there! I’m so happy its Friday it’s been one of those weeks that drags on. Some customers paint our products with rust protecting paint, like Rustoleum, or they use beeswax to coat the metal to help prevent "rusting". Since our customers preferences varies, if you choose to leave the steel raw, we recommend using a dry scotch brite pad or steel wool to remove any visible "rust" as it occurs. The rate at which this happens varies and depends on the environment and level of humidity. Over time, most metal will oxidize or "rust". We make all of our products to order! Head over to the blog tab of to get all the details on how we make our products! If you have any questions regarding this bracket, or would like a custom order in a different size, simply hit the “Ask a Question” button next to the price and we will get back to you within 24 hours! Pre Drilled for #10 screw 2 holes per leg The steel is raw and unfinished in a rustic grey color. Simple and minimalist in style, this HEAVY DUTY bracket is handmade to order from 1/4" thick steel and comes pre drilled. Ideal for your rustic décor, our raw steel L bracket can used for any type of residential or commercial shelving including picture ledges, counter tops, mantels or open kitchen shelving.
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