Wall-Mounted Shelf with Storage

Fill the nail holes using wood filler and allow to dry. Sand the surfaces smooth and lightly sand all the sharp wood edges to make the project smooth to the touch.

Prime and paint the shelf per the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly sanding between coats with a fine-grit sanding sponge will improve the feel of the painted finish when you are done.

As an option, you can paint the brackets that support the shelf. Wipe the metal with mineral spirits and apply an aerosol primer. When the primer is dry, add the finish color to match your shelf or the wall where it will be attached.

Secure the angle braces to the wall, the braces should be 1/4 inch from the inside faces of the ends with the top of the brace even with the bottom edge of the painter’s tape

Rest the shelf on the braces and adjust the location of the shelf to its final position. Drive screws into the shelf to attach it to the braces.