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Paintable Floating Shelves

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Have the perfect colour in mind? Our paintable floating shelves are made of a premium Moisture Resistant MDF which is ready for you to paint at home. All our shelves are custom made to your exact requirements and have a solid core construction for strength and durability.

Invisible brackets are supplied (excluding screws). Shelf sold individually, not as a pack.

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Min: 300mmMax: 2400mm
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Min: 140mmMax: 250mm

Approximate Weight: 756.42 g

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Paintable Floating Shelves Details

So you know you want floating shelves, but you’re struggling to find one in that exact shade of mustard yellow. No problem, paintable floating shelves are ready for you to paint at home, making it easy to customise the colour scheme and finish in a room to create a space that has a bespoke feel and is full of character. Whether you’re hoping to match your wall colour or reflect an accent colour used elsewhere in a room, paintable floating shelves allow for full flexibility, especially as the shelf is cut to the exact size you require too. Don’t want the hassle and fuss of painting? We also have coloured options in both white and black, as well as real wood veneers in oak and walnut finishes.

The paintable floating shelves are made of premium MR MDF which is great for painting. When you receive it you'll notice it has a white edge, this is a unique edge banding that is specifically made to be painted to give you a perfect finish. For details on how to best paint MDF, you can take a look at our How to Paint MDF guide. They are perfect for alcoves and uneven walls as the sides can be sanded and planed down which isn’t possible with hollow alternatives available on the high street.

Invisible brackets are supplied with your order so that the shelf appears to float on the wall. For shelves that are 38mm and 50mm in thickness adjustable plate brackets are available and suitable for plasterboard, masonry or woodwork. These can be adjusted for levelling; you’ll need to supply your own screws and wall plugs to suit the wall material. Available for all thicknesses are standard screw brackets for masonry walls and no extra hardware such as screws are needed. Our customer support team are on hand to advise on installation.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can paintable floating shelves hold much weight?

This depends on the size, the wall material and the brackets and fixings used.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell you how much weight yours can hold as each one is made to measure and therefore the weight capacity will vary. Whether you are fixing to masonry, plasterboard or woodwork and the size of screws you choose will also affect the max load.

To hold the most weight we recommend fixing to a masonry wall with adjustable plate brackets and at least 50mm screws and wall plugs. It will hold considerably less weight if fixed to a plasterboard wall or studs.

Whatever the wall material or fixings used, it’s important to ensure the weight load is evenly distributed to make full use of the weight capacity.

Are paintable floating shelves strong?

Again, this depends on the size, the wall material and the brackets and fixings used.

For example, if it is 1000mm wide x 300mm deep, fixed to a masonry wall with our adjustable plate bracket and 50mm screws, it would be very strong and would likely hold up to 26kg of weight.

Using smaller screws and fixing them onto studs in a plasterboard wall will reduce the strength considerably.

Can you buy a paintable floating shelf deeper than 250mm?

No, unfortunately, due to the stability, we cannot supply one deeper than 250mm.

Are brackets included?

Yes, brackets are included. If you choose adjustable plate brackets, screws and wall plugs are not included. Please ensure you use the correct size screws and wall plugs for your wall material. For masonry walls, we recommend at least 50mm screws and wall plugs.

What brackets should I choose?

Adjustable Plate Bracket:

  • Suitable for woodwork, plasterboard, or masonry walls
  • Screws and wall plugs not included
  • Micro adjustments available for levelling

Standard Screw-Type Bracket:

  • Suitable for masonry walls
  • A simple installation that requires no additional hardware

How many brackets will I receive?

This will depend on the length and depth of your paintable shelf; we will supply you with the correct number of brackets leaving no more than 600mm between brackets.

Does this product come with screws?

No, if you select the adjustable plate bracket you won’t receive screws or wall plugs. For the standard screw bracket, the screw is a part of the bracket and the wall plug is provided so no extra hardware is needed. If using the adjustable plate bracket please ensure you purchase the correct screws and wall plugs for the wall material.

Can you put paintable floating shelves on plasterboard?

This is not something we recommend as the load capacity will be significantly reduced. If your only option is to fix to plasterboard, where possible fix to the studs and noggins in the wall for greater stability. If you cannot fix to the studs use specific fixings for plasterboard walls such as spring-loaded toggles or metal self-drill plasterboard fixings. Please choose the adjustable shelf bracket as this is the only bracket we supply that is suitable for plasterboard walls.

Why does my paintable shelf have a white edge?

The white edge is a paintable edge banding.

Can you put the holes for the brackets exactly where I need them?

If you would like custom bracket holes you must contact us with your requirements before placing your order to make sure we can accommodate your request. Please email info@cutmy.co.uk or call our customer services team on 01903 389024.

How do you attach them to a wall?

Using invisible brackets, these are screwed into the wall and then the paintable shelf slots over the rods to appear as though it's floating.

Is it hard to install paintable floating shelves?

No, not at all, simply paint with your chosen colour, attach the bracket to the wall and slide it onto the bracket. Please ensure you check the wall is clear from any electrical cables or plumbing before screwing the bracket to the wall. For best results use a spirit level when determining where the brackets should be fixed to the wall.

Will they warp over time?

This is highly unlikely because we start with a solid core construction and our 38mm and 50mm thick shelves are routed in the middle for weight reduction. Cheaper versions of floating shelves available in high street stores will warp over time as they are just thin faces with a grid-like structure on the inside which creates a hollow interior that is more likely to bow.

Delivery Policy

FREE DELIVERY WHEN YOU SPEND £250 OR MORE

All delivery charges include excellent standards of packaging to ensure your order gets to you in great condition.

Economy

free on orders over £250

Less than 700x700mm or longest side <1300mm

£9.95

 Estimated to arrive in 4-5 working days.

Anything larger

£15.95

 Estimated to arrive in 6-8 working days.

Express

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Less than 700x700mm or one side <1300mm

£14.95

 Estimated to arrive in 3 working days.

Anything larger

£24.95

 Estimated to arrive in 5 working days.

Next Working Day

Order before 1pm

Less than 700x700mm or one side <1300mm

£29.95

Anything larger

£44.95

 

 If out of stock, we will contact you to make other arrangements.

Sample Delivery

 

Estimated to arrive in 7 days.

 

Samples are generally 100mm x 100mm

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Standard Collection

READY FROM 4 WORKING DAYS

 

Estimated ready from 4 working days

 

Collect from Unit 60, BN5 9XR

 

Collect from 9am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5pm, Mon to Fri.

FREE

Express Collection

Order before 1pm

 

Ready within 2 working days.

 

Collection from Unit 60, BN5 9XR.

 

Collect from 9am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5pm, Mon to Fri.

£

14.95

For further information on our terms and conditions regarding delivery, please read our Delivery Policy or Terms and Conditions page

Reviews

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4.4 / 5 11 reviews
Oliver Burston, 28th June
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Excellent thanks.
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R M Dale, 15th June
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Perfect match for existing oak furniture
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Angela Lynwood, 14th June
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Very strong shelving , had a couple of minor marks , didn’t show once put on wall .
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M Read, 13th June
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Product made to measure. Very pleased with the convenience of ordering exactly what we wanted and getting something of quality delivered in a timely manner. Thank you.
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Jodie Clarke, 5th June
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Ordered 2 floating shelves. Holes were drilled wrong, there was a ridge inside so that the brackets didn't go into them. Shame about the mess up but they refunded me and handled it well.
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Neil Trezies, 16th May
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Excellent Product & Service
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Kelvin Stagg, 17th April
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Shelf itself was good and well made, but came with adjustable brackets that did not fit into the back of the shelf. Maybe the standard ones do, but I was sent the adjustable ones and they didn't so the shelf would only go back to around 1 cm from flush with the wall. No answer on the customer service phone and the instgructions online arte clearly just wrong. Resorted to routing out the shelf to create space for the brackets to fit - OK if you have a router and don't mind the mess it made routing out mdf! Too much hasstle, no after sales service. Perhaps they are good at plastic, but don't buy the shelves...
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Johnthebass, 4th April
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Great quality product at a fair price. Manufacture and delivery was super quick. Delighted.
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Victoria Pavett, 6th March
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Shelf looks great up and is good quality. On the whole I am pleased with this product. However, it is very expensive compared to those you can buy off the shelf. I was also disappointed to find that on unpacking the shelf it was dirty and needed a good clean. This is something that should be checked by quality control before packing. I would like to add that I used your on-line chat service prior to purchase to ask some questions and I found the person I was talking to be very helpful and knowledgeable.
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sbensp , 7th February
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Finished our bedroom off nicely, looks great!
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