We are working on some floating cabinets.
Floating, ie not touching the floor. Just fastened to the wall.
They are essentially two separate cabinets at this point. The one on the left is the inside. The one on the right is the outside.
It's kind of like the chassis of a car and its body. They are built separately...
...then put together.
But wait! First we must finish the outside with a white lacquer. It'll be easier while the pieces are apart.
Taa daa!
Here are the cabinets finished and installed.
This unit will house various pieces of entertainment equipment. It has a receptacle built in to it, as well as various cables communicating with the tv above the fireplace.
Also visible are the sliding glass doors. The tracks are dadoed into the cabinet so the frame can keep its clean look.
A nice addition to the home.
Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThey look cool - but how much load can they bear? I've got a similar-height cabinet (with legs) that people are always sitting on.
ReplyDeleteThey are significantly reinforced to bear their own weight. Each one weighs about 80 lbs and is 18" deep. Actually I had to build a little table to hold them up while I screwed them to the wall. Having said all that, I probably would refrain from sitting on them.
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