this guy is the Bob Ross of the DIY world. Just his voice and energy

I appreciate the fact you showed your shortcoming and how you addressed it. Looks good, is good!

I want to thank you again. This saved me so much time and money recommending the timber lock screw.... I didn't even think of using pocket holes. It turned out great and held all 205 lbs of me with no flex. I did run reinforced studs behind before the drywall because I knew I was doing the shelves, but unsure on the way Iwas going to attach..... Keep up the great work.

Drill a hole through your sponge the size of your holesaw, wet it put your holesaw through it and use it as a shroud when drilling. Keeps the mess down and keeps your drill bit/holesaw cool 😎

Great video as always Jeff. I would however add a few suggestions to anyone tackling such a project: 1. Be extra careful to check for wiring (or plumbing) in the wall when using long screws (i.e any fastener longer than typical 1 5/8" drywall screws). Unless the house is newly built or fully up to electrical & plumbing code, which is rare (and has protection plates for all cables & pipes intersecting through every stud), you run the risk of shorting cables or bursting a pipe. On a freshly tiled wall, this could be a very expensive repair. This is a common mishap that occurs when people try to wall mount their tv's and disaster strikes. 2. I wouldn't permanently seal the pocket holes with plastic wood. You might need to move, adjust, remove, or refinish the shelf. I would suggest using removable pocket hole plugs or hole covers, or just leave them exposed if drilled from underside (i.e. hidden well below eye level). My 2 cents :)

This is amazing and I can’t thank you enough for posting a high-quality video on mounting these kind of shelves.Your work is killer!

You are awesome! I'm saying it again! So many tricks tips and different ideas to help me with my projects! Pocket holes- brilliant!

You explain stuff very well. Not too much information but just enough. Videos are great, thank you.

The weak point of this method isn't the fact that the screws will never fail, its that the timber can split along the grain line of the shelf or stud and that the bearing surface of the load is on such a small surface area, namely the size of the screw head diameter.

Great video, always love the floating shelves look but never knew how. Great tutorial 😃

Thanks for sharing! I have never heard of those screws before. Unbelievable strength for such a small diameter. Great video!

Would love to watch you install the range hood you have outlined in the background. How to attach it to the tile etc

I can just see someone putting that timberlock through the 2x4 stud into the next room 😂

Again another amazing video. I can't wait to see the end results. Thanks Jeff for the efforts you put in the projects. Greetings from Holland.

The porch screws is one excellent idea.

Hi Jeff. If you could have some footage of your finished jobs to show how cool it looks that would be great. I want to show my wife your ideas but she’s interested in how the finished kitchen looks, not the job to get there! Thanks man. Your videos are very informative!

A very nice honest person god bless u

I like the use of the timberlok screws - smart. I did similar with dowels, and I pinned it to the sidewall (put blocking in beforehand). It's not always an option, but I'll add the support if it's there. Nice video.

That is a great way to hang a floating shelf! Thanks for the idea.

You are a weekend worrier's warrior.

Thank you for the Timberlok idea. I really didn't want to mess with the metal dowels.

Will you please let me know if I can use this installation for bookshelves,? I love this idea..I want to install shelves on both sides of my fireplace. I love all your videos!! Very clear information about everything. Very helpful to understand easy what you're looking forward to.

I like your videos. I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing your wealth of information and also being very clear and good camera work. 👍👍👍

Hi Jeff, great video. I really want to try to do this but I don't have much experience. My main concern was hitting electrical and all sorts of terrible things driving timberlock screws in, but apparently since you had the wall open, you knew that nothing was going to happen. How would you advise if I didn't know how the electrical ran behind the wall? Thanks.

Jeff i learned a lot from your videos, thanks. this is the way that i use to do it: 1 step i use the masking tape and put on the wood and mark the holes then after that i work in the level and put the masking tape on the wall and make the holes on the wall. 2 step : i use screws of that size with bigger gauge, cut off the head of the screw, put the lead plug on the wall then the screws. use the mark thar we make on the wood make the holes and put on the piece of wood on the screws the i put on the wall. and that its. i thing it a little bit simpler and clean and supports a lot of weight.

I love how efficiently you work! Great video! Keep up the good work :)

Great videos! Have you considered adding Amazon links to the products and tools you use. I really want to buy the laser tool and support your channel at the same time!

"anybody willing to tackle this project at home is probably more than capable of finishing their wood." 🤣

Wow I really like this look. Not sure I’m brave enough to try it though.

It never would've occurred to me to drill such a large hole through the tiles. Is it because the mounting screws go in at an angle? Anyway, dang, you make the tricky look easy. And: Brilliant thinking to mount the shelves upside down!

Omg im so happy that I found your chanel!!! Thank youuuuuu ☺️👌💯

I like this approach, but I'm worried about hitting a wire or pipe with those long screws. One option would be to widen the tile holes by boring two side-by-side holes that partially overlap so you can feel one side of the stud for anything passing through. Another option is to use shorter screws that only go about 1.25" into the stud. I don't think you'd lose much strength from that as long as the screws are driven in so their heads are tightly seated against the shelf.

Honest question and not trying to be a troll but I'm truly wondering if have any worries/concern/opinions on that screw you had right on the end corner? I just bought my first house (woot) and im in the middle of remodeling the whole inside so its fresh and clean when we move in (we have kids 3 and 6) so we want our forever home percent before moving in! I've subscribed and have watched a ton of your videos! You've helped a TON! Thank you for all the videos! GREAT channel.

bought my Diamond bit at princess auto...works great!

Velcro also works.

Is there more detailed information on the size of the Timberlock screws used and the depth of the drilled pocket holes?

Love this vid....but even though 16's is a standard in North America, there are some shoddy builders the put studs where ever they please...like Minto....i have walls in my house...some are as much as 22...needless to say installing floating shelves (especially Ikea ones) are super fun (insert sarcasm).

Made the mistake of showing this video to my daughter...I'm using your 15-step Drywall Installation videos to help remodel my master bath. I removed garden tub and tile and installed a free standing tub so all the drywall behind the tub needs to be replaced. Time in the shower is getting your 'tile over tile' video treatment. So I've got a full blown renovation going on. Then without thinking, I showed this video to my daughter who just bought her first home. "Dad! I need a backsplash and some floating shelves!" I really need to get that kid a handy boyfriend. How old is your son??

That is the best project yet. Thanks Jeff.

Those long screws look as though they Could go over 1/2way into the stud. If there were a pipe or wire through the center of the stud there would not be a nailplate to protect the item. Now you have problems if that happens. Thank you

I'm sorry about the last comment. I don't need the shelf with the brick backing to hold 250 lbs, but I need to know what anchor or screw will hold and not make a good amount of weight fall?

Love this guy!!!

I was thinking about putting some floating shelves in my swimming pool

Just know those screws and strength is measured in tension not in shear or bending. With such a narrow shelf the force of the cantilever will be a lot more then the actual weight. Not saying it won't work but just be careful in the assumptions you make about direct comparison.

Ive done a couple floating shelves, what do you think about using 3/8" lag bolts and cutting off the head of the lag. Drilling holes in the material and sliding it on the lags with some PL adhesive. Is there disadvantages to doing it that way.

Anyone have a link to this to at a Home Depot, Lowes, etc. I can't seem to find these anywhere.

how did you drill the pocket holes to receive the 1/2 inch screw head of the timberlock screws? all the pocket hole jigs i can find are for 3/8 inch

Very nice work... AS USUAL.

Jeff we'd make a great team, I'll make the mistakes and throw fits of anger you can fix them and smile Lol

Nice job, I prefer to use the pocket hole plugs then just fill in very minimal.

You are very easy to follow and it much appreciated. Can you do a video on subflooring,

I'm sure if Jeff had been removing that shelf and seen a screw in the bottom of the shelf he would be laughing and criticizing the contractor responsible. (Just something to think about) Hey Jeff Thanks for the video and the honest non edit.

Where the heck do you find wood this thick? The best I can find is 2x?, so 1.5" thick.....

Great project! I love undercab lighting....this shelf is begging for a clean, thin, LED light. It is too difficult to go back and do, but maybe next time run a low voltage cable through the wall before tiling. :)

Not sure if you’ll still respond to comments on this thread but wondering if in our kitchen remodel if I wanted to add shelves do I do it before the planned quartz backsplash and get the quartz cut to fit around it or drill into the quartz?

1:11 I love lag screws. Those look like the next gen.

Nice... is it easier to build the shelf before I tile the backsplash ?

What screw or anchor should I use to install a shelf designed to hold over 250 lbs into brick that has sheet rock layered on top of it?

I always love your videos .But if the 1000 pound shear load strength of the screw split the wood how is that small screw going to support the weight ?

O I'm definitely going to make this!! 5:52

Thank you very much

What type of wall is behide the tile the screws went in easily Mine wall is made from reinforce concrete can those screws work?

I'm thinking of doing exactly this in my home office. If I attach a 5' piece to three studs, do you think it should support something as heavy as a line of books? I noticed you mentioned that you were just putting decorative pieces and not a stack of plates on it. Thanks for the video! Very inspiring!

do you have tips on adding window blinds or rod to a shower window that is all surrounded by tile?

Nice job.

I need you in my city!!

Great job 👍 what tool did you use to make the initial pocket holes?

have you ever heard of a torsion box? foe me its an easier and just as strong solution, plus more stable than a thick piece of lumber.

Your number one fun. 👍😊

Hi Bob what color of grout you used in that subway tile? thanks

Thank you for all your videos. Do you ever have to dip that bit in water to keep it cool as your drilling. Or does that bit not need it.

How bout glass tiles, will it crack them? We have a glass mosaic tile splash

plastiwood scrapes real well. Card scraper :)

What is the length of your timberlok screws? 8inches? 10inches?

I live in Ohio and I wish I had Canadian neighbors. Damn lakes.

what is the thing u used for the shelf? you never exactly mentioned what its called

Looking great!

Can't wait to see the finished project. That kitchen's coming together nicely. Thanks for the video.

What do you use for drywall to keep this sturdy no tile on wall

What kind of laser level is that you use? I dig your videos. You make it seem less daunting with how you explain things!

everyone knows this technique splits the studs that's why no body does this, not to mention this is a weakest hold for a floating shelf. try metal brackets (ikea style) or french cleats.

Where did you find these shelves? Can they be bought online?

Hey I love your videos so keep um coming for us DIYers.....I'm in the process of changing a shower valve in a wall. I soldered the elbows but got incredible bubbles all around. I'm afraid its not done properly. How can I ck this with the water off and even more so, how can I remove the clumps?? I'm confused as I heated awhile to make sure hot enough but this is what I kept getting ....HELP

What about if we put a backsplash on top of the previous tile. Like there's backsplash, then tile. Then whatever is behind the tile?

You've mentioned the screws itself can handle the 1000lb load, but i was curious about the wood. Do you happen to know how the shelf is holding up after some use?

Can you tell me more about the shelf? What kind of wood is it? Where would I buy it?

Hi, could you please make a video on putting a TV mount on a concrete wall? Thanks

Do you happen to have a link to this product from the big box stores, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Looking to pick these up but can't find this on their website.

those are gorgeous!!!!!!

Is the length that the screw is in the shelf slab sufficient to hold such weight? I know the screw is strong but won't the little chunk of shelf it's actually gripping risk snapping or cracking?

after watching multiple floating shelves videos, it seems that the dowel method would be a lot easier than this one

Nice.

i'm about to endeavor on this project myself! my question is this: we're doing much longer shelves and i saw in the comments some people recommending installing the screws through the bottom and not the top for weight. would that be advisable with longer shelves?

Do you recall the grout color name and brand used for subway tiles?

How do you think I can use this method for securing floating shelves to a cinderblock wall? Would the predrill hole need to be angled rather than straight on?

Awesome!

Nice work, Jeff. Can you clarify where the link to the video is for the full kitchen reveal?

Do they sell that at Lowes or HD> Never seen these... they'd look great as steps on an open staircase

Can you put a link to your tile bit please? Thank you for another perfect diy video love your loyal fan!

not sure I would have hung the shelf that way, the screw may hold 1000 pounds, but the wood will break.