Is there a cost effective way to replace with something. The new trim was cut to fit around the existing trim so that if the homeowner wanted to remove the bookcase it could be converted back to its original condition. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. To get over this i removed part of the skirting against the wall where the bookcase would meet, and cut out a bit of the back end of the billy with a saw so the bookcase sat flush.
I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are. Then we just slid the bookcase back into place in front of the painted portion of the wall. The bookcase was designed in 1979 by gillis lundgren, ikeas fourth employee. She gave some more details about the project, and i knew i was sold. Using beadboard wallpaper on ikea billy bookcases overthrow. You could add crown molding at the top and base molding where the billy bookcase sits on top of the dresser for an even more custom look. If you dont have one, wrap the face of a regular hammer with a piece of cloth to soften its blows. When moving the cardboard back was totally destroyed on my 20 year old ikea billy bookcase. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. And all the holes for moving the shelves around didnt exactly look high end either. Slide the backing out of the grooves that run along the length of the bookcase.
Noz design adding lights to bookcases is always a practical decision. Grab a sandwich bag or sometho g to keep those small parts in. Office makeover part 1 building in billy ikea hack. The first thing we did, after getting our bookcases put in place, was attach them to wall behind them using lbrackets. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. Replacement of cardboard back on bookcase hometalk. If updating an assembled billy, remove the shelves and pegs and measure the inside. Place a throw rug or tarp down if youre working in a room with a hard floor. You could also try a kitchen knife slide it with the blade parallel to the back, behind the shelf and twisted gently. How to get a builtin library look with this ikea hack billy bookcase office makeover. Feb 16, 2018 when moving the cardboard back was totally destroyed on my 20 year old ikea billy bookcase. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing.
If you have a tall case with glass doors, tape them closed with painters tape. If you want to see how we added that awesome pallet wood to the back of the bookcases instead of the sad backer board that the billy bookcases come with, check back for that tutorial very soon. Aug 19, 2011 to correct and strengthen your billy, all you need is a few more nails consider using double the nails as suggested in the original instructions and some wood glue. Its the booklover choice that never goes out of style. If you want something similar that holds up without a backboard can i suggest an erik. And can you believe how well this furniture is holding up after 7 years of constant use. His initial sketches for the bookcase were done on the back of a napkin. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. The instructions said that you soak the wallpaper for 30 seconds, remove it for 5 minutes and then apply. I want to buy a billy bookcase but i only have 28 of space w, and the two options for billy bookcases are 15 wide and the 31. Billy shelves have a veneered edge on the front, but not on the sides or back. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase.
We wanted 10 white, glass olsbos but not available. Are there lowend bookcases without the cardboardlike back. I have tried to replace through ikea but my size is no longer available. We secured the base to the the studs in the wall but not to the floor in case someone ever wants to remove the bookcases. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. Before screwing the bookcases to the wall i had threaded through an electrical extension bar so that the lights could be plugged in around the back of the bookcase.
Ikea sells a ton of options when it comes to the billy system and its easier to navigate those options in the store than online. Use a hardback book and run it all g the entire frame of the bookcase from the inside. Billy is manufactured for ikea by gyllensvaans mobler at their factory in kattilstorp, sweden. Choose from a range of sizes and colours, including bold red and blues to classic white, black and natural wood.
Lower the bookcase onto its face so that the back is facing up. Jul 23, 20 we used 4 billy bookcases with the height extenders and left off the backs and 1 narrower billy bookcase with height extender in the middle. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. So we broke out some white caulk and filled them in. Jan 25, 2015 are there lowend bookcases without the cardboardlike back. I have not one, but two ikea billy bookcases that need to be transformed so they coordinate with the new color scheme i am doing my studioffice in.
How to replace a billy bookcase back remove everything from inside of the bookcase. Next get a decent sized book you will use it to tap along the inside back so the nails come out of the back panel. Jul 10, 2017 chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories all on a. The easiest way to hide the holes in your billy bookcase mid. They are 20 years old a true testament that they are indeed a classic ikea item that you can use by itself or in many. Still wanting the builtins of my dreams, but not the steep price tag, i went to research other options. A new billy and new doors are scheduled to be in the uk in august 2014 but the new doors will not fit on old billy shelves. So, we recently revamped our ikea billy bookcase hack and now we love it even.
Before you start nailing, get your billy nice and square, and be sure you have plenty of appropriately sized nails along the top, into the middle permanent shelf, and along the bottom. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. Enhance your farmhouse office with our easy to do diy book shelf, using the ikea billy book shelf hack. If somebody was determined theyd get in, but just for random passing nosiness theyd be fine. How to stabilize a bookshelf without backing the home depot. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. After we had everything in place, we added the baseboards back in and tied them into our existing baseboards which you will notice in the reveal. With tips for removing the backing and hiding the groove or channel at the back of the shelves. Whether that means diying together the single and double cases. Removing the back panel left a dark crevice in the back of the bookcase that we could definitely do without. We wanted to remove the baseboard on the the wall the bookcase was going for two reasons.
Perfect for an office, library, study, living room, or kids room. Im considering taking the backboard off the billy so it looks like the kallax as the kallax is a bit too high would the billy still be functional without the backboard. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. If you attach both of them together it will make them more stable but it would be better if you either used the lbrackets like you mentioned in all 4 corners or you could use 18 plywood and just nail it in the bottom 1 or 2 openings. This simple ikea hack upgrades your billy bookcase cheaply and easily by hiding the holes for the adjustable shelves. The best way to fill billy bookcase holes lovely etc. Where i had cut out the back of the billy to sit against the skirting, i added in a piece of wood in an upright position to hide the cut marks and disguise the extension bar. It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. Remove the flimsy cardboard from the back of a cheap bookcase. This is one of the easiest way to give simple ikea billy bookcases and other flatpack bookcases and cabinets a major update. I agree that bookcases do look better if you can see the color of the wall throught them. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. Discover our billy modern bookcase series, modular by design and a flexible storage unit that can be used for more than just books and not just within your living room.
I am looking at a different ikea bookcase because billy. Measure the height, width and thickness of the backing. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. This site is intended as a source of information for those interested in ikea products and is not affiliated with ikea in any way. Chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories all on a. For a new billy, measure the inside of the top, back and sides where theres a groove, measure to that point only. How upscale does this ikea billy bookcase hack look. Oct 11, 2018 this whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. From my experience, the best way to remove the backing board is to use a mallet.
Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units whenever you need additional storage, just decide on what height suits your space best. The billy was made to be versatile, so use this to your advantage by creating a bookcase that suits your needs and style perfectly. Plus, not to mention that fact that 3x billy bookcases takes me to width240cm. If you rip the shelf to make it narrower, make sure the offcut is from the back of the shelf so you can preserve the veneered edge. Ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap angela marie made. If you prefer, you can purchase edge beading and apply it to all the edges after youre finished cutting. This is part 2 and today im sharing with you everything you need to get that builtin look with these prefab bookcases. These white shelves will enhance any room and highlight your favorite home decor elements, by organizing them giving you a styled bookcase. Place the flimsy backing piece back on your bookcase as directed, but use more nails hammered more closely together. I once took the backboard off my digital piano and it became super wobbly, so dont want the same thing to happen. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today phew. We also replaced the height extension backs, as they were made from a more flimsy cardboard, and attached the extensions to the bookcases. Can billy bookcases be assembled without the backboard. Even shows how to give the bookshelves crown moulding and baseboards.
We then placed the bookcases on the base and decided on spacing. Jul 17, 2017 billy shelves have a veneered edge on the front, but not on the sides or back. Begin by assembling the bookcase using the directions included in the box. How to stabilize a bookshelf without backing hello. Can you believe this is a billy bookcase ikea hack. Then, working from the front of the bookcase try and carefully prise the back from the back of each shelf using one of the methods mentioned above. I have all the equipment necessary for cutting so i was going to cut the shelves down to 28.
This whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. Ikea billy bookcase hacks billy bookcase uk cosmopolitan. We didnt remove the baseboards in the other parts of the room. Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do. Ikea billy could be a transparent bookcase that showcases the beautiful color of a wall behind it. The easiest way to hide the holes in your billy bookcase. Information contained on these pages is offered as a compilation of individuals experiences with ikea products. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc.
A couple of weeks ago i posted the reveal of our billy ikea hack office makeover reveal and prior to that i posted part 1 getting a builtin library home office look using the billy bookcase. For the bookcase to sit flush i hd to remove some skirting and cut extra mdf. While i loved the 15 depth of ikeas newer bookcase, i knew i wanted. Remove all contents from the bookcase except the shelves. If we are unable to remove the stain or repair your furniture, you will be offered a replacement item, amazon gift card, or cash to settle your claim. Jul 26, 2012 i then sanded and primed it, and it slid into the bookcase grooves perfectly, and looks much better. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. For all covered claims, we will provide stain removal or repair of the covered item. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how good those composite and laminate shelves could look after a little dressing up.
We used 4 billy bookcases with the height extenders and left off the backs and 1 narrower billy bookcase with height extender in the middle. Assemble billy bookcase using the included ikea directions. Plus, itll create a great room divider and look great plush against the back of a sofa. Do not pry from the back of the bookcase as it will break, as you have. Remove the adjustable shelves and the back, if possible 2. This is such an easy way to turn inexpensive billy bookcases from ikea into an entertainment center with a custom, builtin look. I am building 7 tall narrow billy bookcases to cover a wall. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. Apr 12, 2012 how to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. Is there an easy way to dismantle a billy bookshelf. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for.
It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. In this situation i had it at my old vintage house you can either snug them up against the baseboard which will leave a gap between the wall and the back of the cabinet box. Without further ado, heres how to make a walltowall bookcase with our ikea billy bookcase. Feb 15, 2016 billy bookcase from ikea emoji pillows from need video ideas. Aug 04, 2015 we went with 3 ikea billy bookcases and used moulding to make them look like one, cohesive piece. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. The trick is to make sure that when you remove it from the bathtub that you hold it up for a bit to let the excess water drip off because the wetter the paper the more it warps the cardboard of the bookcase backing. When it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. How to replace a billy bookcase back home guides sf gate. The nice thing about the billy bookcase is that it already has a notch in the back to allow for the backside of the bookcase to sit flush against the wall without removing the back baseboard see photo above. Remove the baseboard as needed to allow for the ikea billy bookcase to sit flush against the wall. Hes coming back to do moulding on the top andown ends.
But, do not add the cardboard backing that comes with the bookcase and dont add the shelves yet either. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billy s plus 6 doors in our rav4. Pull out the 18 nails holding the back in place with a claw hammer. They are 20 years old a true testament that they are indeed a classic ikea item that you can use by itself or in many combinations. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. Filling in all of those shelf pin holes is an easy, inexpensive upgrade that makes a surprising difference if the look of the entire piece. The problem i have is i need at least 3x billy bookcases w80cmd28h202 and if i put another extension billy shelf ontop of the bookcase itself then the height goes to 237cm. I removed the backing from several tall bookcases, partly because i wanted to see the colored wall behind them, and partly because they were torndamaged when i moved. Diy builtin shelves using ikea billy bookcase hack. Builtin billy bookcases are certainly not a new concept, but i never felt like the directions were close enough to what i needed. Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to make them look built in. When i placed one of the bookcase structures against my wall i could see that the base skirting on my wall was too high and the bookcase did not sit flush against it.
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