Asked on Feb 16, 2018
Replacement of cardboard back on bookcase
by Beverly
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When moving the cardboard back was totally destroyed on my 20 year old Ikea billy bookcase. I have tried to replace through Ikea but my size is no longer available. Is there a cost effective way to replace with something?
7 answers
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2dogal
on Feb 16, 2018
Get a thin sheet of plywood. Cut to size, nail/glue it to the back. -
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DesertRose
on Feb 16, 2018
Perhaps you could get a real thin piece of plywood and put some contact paper on it that would show in the front or perhaps paint it to match what the shelves are or how you want it? Good luck with this job. -
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Holly Kinchlea-Brown
on Feb 16, 2018
Replace it with a piece of 1/4” midfield board cut to size -
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Holly Kinchlea-Brown
on Feb 16, 2018
M.d.f. -
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LIRR1926
on Feb 16, 2018
Thin pressed board, Masonite, would work and not have the splintering edges of the plywood. Paint or contact paper on the front to match/contrast with the bookcase. -
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Tcs
on Feb 16, 2018
Headboard. Cheap can have store cut it to exact size. Nail in on with tiny nails like they use to rack down carpet. Comes in different colors of finished. -
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Tcs
on Feb 16, 2018
Sorry. Stupid autocorrect. Meant BEADBOARD
2dogal
on Feb 16, 2018
DesertRose
on Feb 16, 2018
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