I have seen a lot of the DIY guys on TV do this often.... replace the cardboard back with 1/4 inch plywood, bead board, etc... use a 1X4 attached across the back (inside bookshelf) top and bottom... to act as framework to attach the bookcase to the wall (at the studs) Frame out the front/face frame with 1X2s and across the fronts of the shelves... a ledger board on under the edge of each shelf and across the back.. will help keep the shelves from bending under weight.... use crown molding on the top to connect the units... DIYnetwork.com or HGTV.com or Pinterest.com can show you how and give you ideas...
I found this in the curb this morning on my way to work. Needless to say I'm late :) does anyone know anything about this piece? What would you do with it? Paint? Res...
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We're remodeling this 1930's house. We have a new red metal roof & plan to keep the white siding. What would you suggest as a front door color? I love bright, bold co...
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Add a Trim to front edge and Paint or finish the same as walls surrounding.
Hi Doris, Here's a link that may help! http://www.shadesofblueinteriors.com/how-to-convert-bookcases-into-built-ins/
P.S. I lived in Myrtle Beach for almost 10 years, so I happen to know ya'll have some great thrift stores, and free stuff on craigslist!! :)
Have fun!
I have seen a lot of the DIY guys on TV do this often.... replace the cardboard back with 1/4 inch plywood, bead board, etc... use a 1X4 attached across the back (inside bookshelf) top and bottom... to act as framework to attach the bookcase to the wall (at the studs) Frame out the front/face frame with 1X2s and across the fronts of the shelves... a ledger board on under the edge of each shelf and across the back.. will help keep the shelves from bending under weight.... use crown molding on the top to connect the units... DIYnetwork.com or HGTV.com or Pinterest.com can show you how and give you ideas...