The owners of modern houses and apartments are trying to optimize the space inside the dwelling as much as possible. This is especially true when space is limited. If you also decide to follow the example of the majority, then you should think about how the floor shelf is made. You can install it in any room, it can be a bathroom, living room or bedroom. And you can use this design with maximum benefit, because you can place everything on it, from flowers to books.
If a person does not have the appropriate skills in wood processing, then he acquires such products, but they do not always fit in size and design. It is best to make a shelf yourself, adjusting the dimensions to a specific angle, convenient for installation next to any furniture.
Material selection
Wood is relatively easy to work with,it looks spectacular, aesthetically pleasing and natural, its service life indoors can be quite long, especially if the surface is protected. The most versatile material is plastic, with its help you can imitate wood, as well as stone, getting rid of the shortcomings of these materials. The most durable corner shelves will be those made of metal. They are the most reliable and durable, but it will be quite difficult to fit them into a classic interior.
Preparation of materials and tools
The floor shelf can be a real decoration for any room. It will require a small amount of lumber, and a set of tools will be available to any home craftsman. These factors are in favor of doing such a design yourself. To carry out the work you will need:
- MDF sheet;
- electric jigsaw;
- small building level;
- acrylic paint;
- disc cutter;
- milling machine;
- drill;
- drills;
- string;
- pencil;
- metal ruler;
- brackets.
After you prepare these tools, you can proceed to marking work.
Manufacturing instructions: slab marking
Since we need to get a very small shelf, we do not need to purchase a full size stove. You can buy leftover stockilliquid assets or in the sawmill. Quite often in stores you can find trimmings, but first you need to determine the size of the sheet. To do this, measure the depth of the lower part from the corner along the wall, multiplying the result by 2. About 5 cm should be added to the trimmings. If you will be making a floor shelf, then you must remember the school curriculum. You will need lessons that taught you how to draw circles without using a compass. In this case, you can use twine and a pencil.
MDF should be laid on the surface, pinned to the central part of the button. Next, the twine is strengthened, and a pencil should be tied to its other end. This will draw a circle, the length of the cord from the button to the end of the twine should be the required radius. In the example described, this parameter is 40 cm. Using a metal ruler, the resulting circle must be divided into four sectors, the master must take this procedure with great responsibility, since the workpieces must turn out to be the same. From them, horizontal and vertical elements of the shelf should be cut out, each part should be made in duplicate. If you allow discrepancies in the sizes of sectors, then you will have to adjust the parts to each other, this procedure can be called very tedious.
Cutting MDF
When a do-it-yourself outdoor flower shelf is made, the next step is to start cutting MDF. At the same time, you can refuse the services of professional cutters, a master forwork will need an electric jigsaw. From the plate you need to prepare a circle by leading the tool along the drawn line. It is best to refuse to use a hacksaw, as it will not be possible to obtain an even cut with it. Small chips during sawing are inevitable, as high-quality cutting can only be achieved using the appropriate equipment.
When you will be making a corner floor shelf, the next step is to cut the circle in such a way as to get 4 separate parts. In this case, you will again have to use a pencil and cord, measuring and drawing a circle on one of the sectors with a smaller diameter. In the case described, this parameter is 25 cm. A small upper shelf should be made from the workpiece, but the three remaining sections should have curved edges. Now the milling machine comes into play. The master should process the rounded edges with a milling cutter, however, the tool should not be brought to the corners of the end face. These parts should be rectangular so that later the shelf can be more easily processed and finished.
Assembling
When a floor shelf is made with your own hands, the next step is to proceed to assembly. It is recommended to first assemble the structure "dry". This is due to the fact that you may have to adjust the sections that end in rounds. In order to achieve tight joints, the rear ends of the parts must be cut. As soon as it is possible to achieve ideal geometry, you need to prepareholes for hardware, they will pass through the wall of one sector to the end of another.
Fixers in the form of screws should be installed from the outside, where they will not be visible. Three parts made earlier must be connected together. Nests for screws are made using the same technology, they will be required to fix the upper small shelf. Its position should be checked at the building level by screwing it into place. After assembling, the floor book shelf should be painted in the desired color, after applying a coat of paint, it must be allowed to dry. Even if the structure will be located on the floor, it is best to attach it to the wall. To do this, you need to hammer a dowel into the surface by hanging the product on pre-installed brackets.
Alternative corner shelf options
The floor shelf can be made using different technologies, but you can also use a cut board for manufacturing. To carry out the work you will need:
- wood glue;
- roulette;
- hacksaw;
- grinder;
- furniture screws;
- decorative shelf supports;
- self-tapping screws;
- stain;
- miter box;
- level;
- clamps.
A 20mm edged board should be prepared.
Marking and trimming blanks
On the prepared board with a pencil under the ruler, you should mark the cut lines. Measurements are transferred carefully, since horizontalparts will have different lengths. This design looks like two planks, reinforced at an angle of 90 ° to adjacent walls. Rectangular shelves are fixed between them, which are turned alternately in one direction and the other. The ends of each workpiece must be cut at an angle of 45 ° or 90 °; for this, a miter box should be prepared. It is important to set it correctly on the board so that the cuts are symmetrical.
Assembling the structure
When outdoor flower shelves are made using this technology, the ends of the parts should be lubricated with glue, then pressed tightly and additionally fixed with slotted screws. Self-tapping screws are not suitable here; two screws should be prepared for each joint. Both parts of the shelf must be attached to the wall, leveled, marking the fixation points with a pencil. Then the holes are prepared for the dowels, the shelves should be screwed to the bracket with self-tapping screws and the structure should be hung on the wall to the desired height. It can be located near the floor. Instead of brackets, it is acceptable to use decorative shelf supports.
Conclusion
The sharpness of the corner will not be so noticeable due to the rounding of the structure. The area of the wide rounded surface will be larger compared to the corner shelves, which will greatly improve the space utilization efficiency in the corner.
Floor shelves, photos of which are presented in the article, may have completely unusual designs. This is due to the fact that the angle of their installation can be not only internal, but also external. In this case, two side walls should be prepared, as well as 4 parts,which may have different or the same size. Such shelves are most often installed in kitchens, and their width is determined by the size of the jars in which spices can be stored.
