The floating bracket system I bought

An 8' live edge pecan slab from Berdoll sawmill

The other side of the slab

closeup

I cut off one live edge and glued it back on to get enough thickness for the mounting system.

Routed out to receive the bracket system

Sanding for a smooth finish

Detail of the doubled up part

bracket install

Drilling guide

I made myself a guide so I could drill holes at a shallow angle into the main part of the shelf

Shelf side of bracket

Shelf part of bracket system installed

Applying the finish

Top, ready to install.

The finish really made the grain show up

Bottom, ready to deliver and install

Installation day

The wall was NOT straight. Required some shims.

Showing the gap where the wall isn't straight.

Final install with the plants that it was designed for

Installed with plants from underneath