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You can buy floating shelves in stores or online for ... wood screws through the shelf’s pilot holes and into the wall cleat.

it’s important to figure out what your wall is made of. Ideally, you should attach floating shelves (or anything else you’re hanging) to a wall stud, because it support the shelves’ weight best.

Steel and aluminum are the most commonly used metals for wall shelves. If you need to store heavy items, we recommend choosing a metal shelf. Floating shelves are usually made of wood or MDF ...