Because of its height, the billy bookcase comes equipped with wall mounting hardware to keep it from tipping over. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how good. Ikea urges customers to inspect their ikea chests of drawers and dressers to ensure that they are securely. I want to buy a billy bookcase and anchor it to my wall, but my wall is drywall and i am afraid it is not going to hold well. The ikea billy bookcase has long been a popular piece to use for custom builtins. The best bookcases you can buy online and assemble. The billy bookcase is a popular shelf in the ikea lineup. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for. Securing things to the wall by screwing into a stud is safer than using a wall anchor in the drywall where theres no stud, and this especially true for a. Using included wall fasteners or your own, secure your ikea bookcase to the. Bookcase billy has 5 different color combinations you can add doors or have it open just with shelves.
It stood fairly well balanced, although you should never use it without its included wall anchor. While the billy wont likely wow your house guests, it does serve its function well. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how. If not secured to the wall, tall pieces of furniture, like bookcases, can pose a risk of toppling over, causing injury and damage to your home. Ikea billy bookcase hack built in bookcase billy bookcases ikea bookcase with doors ikea shelf hack hemnes bookcase ikea pax hack ikea billy hack bookcase. Step 1 remove all of the items stored on the top shelf and the shelf directly below the top shelf. Tips for anchoring ikea shelves to the wall youtube.
The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and. Floating bookshelves an ikea billy hack ikea hackers. To be clear i am interested if the billy bookcases of ikea can be safely used for heavy books. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billys plus 6 doors in our rav4. With its seamless customization options that make it the perfect addition to rooms of any size, its no wonder ikeas billy bookcase series has become a beloved classic around the world. Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. How to attach an ikea book shelf to the wall hunker. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. Bookcase billy has 5 different color combinations you. This required us to anchor the shelf to the others.
Is it a good idea to buy a bookcase that is a diy assembly for a large collection of big and heavy books. Manufactured by ikea, this wood laminated piece of furniture has five shelves that are adjustable to different heights to accommodate any size book or other decorative item. Im wondering if i dont add it if it will be more stable. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever.
Ikea have provided the l bracket and the screw that goes into the top of the billy itself, but not the brackets that connect the units together you. As ikeas recent recall of 29 million malm and other chests and drawers shows, securing large pieces of furniture against tipping is a must in. Im trying to anchor an ikea billy bookcase to the wall it doesnt contain screws for the wall i dont think any ikea furniture does. Its been a few weeks since we completed these bookcases in our living room and im finally. A guide for choosing the correct hardware and tools to attach a chest of drawer to the wall. Using included wall fasteners or your own, secure your ikea bookcase to the wall for support to ensure that they dont get knocked over accidentally or during an earthquake. Compared to the slightly more premium brusali, the billy holds its own in function but feels. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Installing the wall mounting hardware is one of the last. Then, anchor well to wall using ikea provided anchors and the proper screws for wall. The one i used for this hack is the tall and skinny version, in a white color.
The best way to help prevent furniture tipover accidents is to secure furniture to the wall. How to assemble ikea billy bookcase white plus how to secure bookcase to the wall. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. And their instructions dont explain how long the screws need to be. Because the smaller in width bookcases were not as deep we had to pull them away from the wall to keep the front of the shelves flush. Ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap angela marie made. The billy bookcase is made in different heights and also with an extender unit, so you can get a builtin look even without attaching things to the wall. Also, for the billy bookcase, do i have to add the base to it.
Buy products related to bookcase anchor products and see what customers say about bookcase anchor products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. There were 2 minor imperfections which are hardly noticeable, and there was a missing screw to anchor the piece to the wall. The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and make elaborate storage that looks great. Narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by. If you have purchased your chest of drawers after june 28, 2016, please order your spare.
Adjustable shelves, so you can customize your storage as needed. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on howwhat to use to mount to drywall. Prime your ikea billy bookcase with a shellac, oilbased based primer and let it dry. Create a custom builtin bookcase from standard ikea billy bookcases with this easy step by step tutorial. The ikea billy is easily one of the most widely recognized bookshelves in the worldand for good reason. They should include long screws and wall anchors that will hold the straps firmly to your wall. If the hole does not go into a stud, drill the hole large enough for a wall anchor.
How to anchor a bookshelf to a wall by chris deziel. Ikea billy diy bookcases without bolting in a wall. Billy bookcase, white, 15 34x11x79 12 it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Because of its height, the billy bookcase comes equipped with wallmounting hardware to keep it from tipping over.
Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases skip to main content. When you need to fill an entire wall with shelves, billys your man or bookcase. To save time but still make a big impact in the space, i did an ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap instead. My solution was a couple of the 3m picture hangers on the wall, wired into the ikea dodah that you connect to the top of the cases. Never put a tv or other heavy objects on top of a chest of drawers or any furniture not intended for use with a tv. Like most pieces that come from the swedish retailer, its minimalist in design and created for a singular purpose. Ikea billy bookcase pantry hack ikea billy bookcase. Ikea featuring scandinavian modern style furniture and accessories. To prevent this from happening use metal brackets to secure the top. Just a few tips for anchoring an ikea shelf to the wall. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. Assemble bookcases and height extensions one section at a time based on ikea instructions. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979.
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