Hello –
New to this forum but have looked around for a while regarding floating shelves. I would like to create a longer version (13’ L, 14” deep, 4” in height), similar to this: http://www.houzz.com/photos/175128/Office-contemporary-home-office-new-york
I was planning to use 1x4s, with a ½ inch birch top and bottom. My general question would be how to mount it (a cleat? 4” screws to the 2x6 studs?) There are 8 available studs covered with sheetrock.
I do have access to the left and right wall but the only studs are in the corners.. Additionally, would a torsion box be the best route to build? For reference a picture of the space is attached.
Thanks!
New to this forum but have looked around for a while regarding floating shelves. I would like to create a longer version (13’ L, 14” deep, 4” in height), similar to this: http://www.houzz.com/photos/175128/Office-contemporary-home-office-new-york
I was planning to use 1x4s, with a ½ inch birch top and bottom. My general question would be how to mount it (a cleat? 4” screws to the 2x6 studs?) There are 8 available studs covered with sheetrock.
I do have access to the left and right wall but the only studs are in the corners.. Additionally, would a torsion box be the best route to build? For reference a picture of the space is attached.

Thanks!