Hi,
I've got shelving I want to put up in the alcoves either side of my fireplace. We've gone for a rustic look, so I've got some reclaimed 12x2 timber cut to size for the shelves.
They're obviously pretty hefty, and will be used for books as well, so want solid fixings.
My thought was to get lengths of 2x1 and attach to the left and right walls of either alcove with something like an M10 bolt (with the head recessed into the wood?), then the shelves would sit on those - does that sound sensible/reasonable??
If not, what have I missed? The walls are brick either side so should hold shouldn't it?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
I've got shelving I want to put up in the alcoves either side of my fireplace. We've gone for a rustic look, so I've got some reclaimed 12x2 timber cut to size for the shelves.
They're obviously pretty hefty, and will be used for books as well, so want solid fixings.
My thought was to get lengths of 2x1 and attach to the left and right walls of either alcove with something like an M10 bolt (with the head recessed into the wood?), then the shelves would sit on those - does that sound sensible/reasonable??
If not, what have I missed? The walls are brick either side so should hold shouldn't it?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!