11/22/2023 0 Comments Ikea book shelf under![]() Then you will start the process of trimming the shelves. Then you will mount all the extensions on top of the railing support and repeat the same spacer process. ![]() The Billy Extension boxes do not come with a bottom piece, so you can either use one of the shelf pieces from your Billy Bookcases to create a bottom, or buy a 1×12 board to create bottoms for the extensions. For extra sturdiness, you can screw each shelf through the top into the ladder rail support on top of it. After you have built the 2×6 “base” put it on top of the bookshelves and secure it to studs. You could build this from 2×4 lumber as well depending on the amount height space. Now you will be building a duplicate of your 2×4 base, but this time out of 2×6 lumber for your ladder rail support. I did add a couple L brackets between the middle shelves and the base. Attach Shelves to Spacers Extra Flush SpacersĪt this point your shelves will be pretty secure as your end shelves are attached to spacers which are attached to studs, and the middle shelves are attached to the end shelves. If the end stud spacers are not flush with the front of the bookshelves, add a couple extra spacers that are flush with the front so you have something to attach the trim boards to. Assembling shelves and placing on base Attaching Spacers to Studs Cutting Outlet holes in the backĪttach the shelves to the wall stud spacers and then attach the 2″ spacers between the shelves flush with the front of the bookshelves. After determining the exact position of each shelf, make sure to cut out receptacles for any outlets or cable boxes. Then I attached the 3.5″ end spacer blocks into studs using pocket hole screws. After deciding on 2 inch spacers between adjacent shelves, I was left with 7 inches, therefore the spacers between each wall and end shelf needed to be 3.5 inches. A 2 inch spacer between adjacent shelves works well since then a 1×4 MDF trim board will cover the gap and be flush with both edges of the shelves. Measure the remaining wall space to determine the size of your spacers. Securing the base to studs Assembing the base First Section InĪssemble the Billy Bookcases and set them all on the base. Measure the remaining section and build a second base to size. Assemble the first base using two full 8′ 2×4 boards, using 2.5″ screws to attach the 8″ pieces to the 8′ pieces. Since my wall is wider than 8′, I built my base in two sections and secured them both to the studs. The actual width of a 2×4 is 1.5″, so I cut several pieces of 2×4 to 8″ (11″-3″). It should span the whole width of the wall and the same depth as the bookcases. Now I will build my base with 2×4 lumber. Cutting with my multi-tool Measuring where to cut with my base, scrap trim and baseboard To determine at which point to cut, I added together the width of the base + the width of my MDF trim (.75″) + the width of my baseboard and then measured this distance from the built-in wall and cut the baseboard at that point. You will also have to remove a portion of baseboard from each of the side walls using a multi-tool. First, score the caulk with a utility knife, and then use pry bar at each stud location to lift the baseboard away from the wall. ![]() If desired, you can reuse this baseboard for the front of the built-ins later. The first step to built-ins is to carefully remove the baseboard on the wall you are putting the baseboards on. Drip Free Caulk Gun I highly recommend you have a drip free caulk gun to save yourself a lot of headaches!.1×3 Primed Pine, backer board for cabinet doors.This will be dependent on your wall width Rolling Ladder Hardware Kit I bought one full set and two extensions.1×2 Primed MDF or Pine *optional: if you want to make the front edges of the shelves thicker. ![]() Billy Bookcases and Extension Units (optional, varies).This is one way to support me so I can continue doing projects and providing tutorials to you for free!) If you make a purchase from the links provided, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. (Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. The length of the wall minus the width of the combined bookcases was about 14″ and the 10′ ceiling height minus the height of the bookcases and extension units was about 21″ which left me with enough space to build a base, a rail support and an upper support allowing me to attach the upper trim and crown moulding. There are taller Billy Bookcases and skinnier Billy Bookcases. Since this is a custom design you will have to decide the correct number, width and height of the Billy Bookcases you are buying. Have you ever wanted a big and beautiful wall of built-in bookcases? It isn’t as hard as it looks! I used 4 IKEA Billy Bookcases and 4 IKEA Billy Height Extension Units.
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