How To Add Sliding Doors To Book Shelf

How to add doors to bookcases.

How to add sliding doors to book shelf.

Glass doors make a bookcase but doors that swing on hinges are a pain to install. How to add sliding doors to a bookshelf. An easy way to hide your books is by adding a door. By adding the doors i could maximize what i stored on each shelf.

Adding doors to a bookcase is not as difficult as it sounds. This instructable will show you how to build sliding doors for large bookcases. This frame has enough room for a simple reverse bevel hinge that allows you to install flush mount. This project is best for a situation where you do not need to access the items inside everyday.

Most typical bookcases rely on a sturdy face frame for stability. I had a pair of ikea pax shelves that i bought a while back and thought i would go back to ikea to get some doors for them. Regular sliding doors are much easier to install. In addition they re ideal for a bookcase designed to fit in a space where swinging doors might get in the way.

Sliding doors for large shelving units. Your stash of harlequin romances should stay your little secret but that means hiding what is in your bookcase. If your bookcase is looking a little too cluttered and you would like to clean up the look of your room without having to buy a new bookcase or getting rid of your book collection you can always add cabinet doors. The cheapest doors they had were 600.