How To Build A Wall Mounted Bookshelf

If you choose that method load up the bookcase with books so it fully compresses the carpet before you drive the screws.

How to build a wall mounted bookshelf.

You can add multiple geometry delights inside this diy bookshelf too. The first step in building homemade wall shelves is to cut the 1 in. Without letting them fall off with your kid s much exciting touch. Band and the cove moldings.

Simply screwing it to wall studs is one good solution. A wall mounted bookcase adds an extra architectural element to a living room bedroom library or office while providing storage for books dvds and decorative accessories. Cleats are necessary for securing the cabinet to the wall into studs during installation for built ins. Wall mounted diy bookshelves.

Any bookcase you build should be anchored to the wall so it can t tip over and injure someone. Since the bookcase has no back you need to install a wood strip or hanging rail to screw each case to the wall. Cut the rail from a 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 to fit between the two case sides. The extra wide top makes it perfect for vases antiques and collectibles.

This one is made out of pine boards 1 x 2 boards. For tall cabinets like this sometimes i put a cleat at the top and under a fixed shelf near the bottom. This versatile cherry wall shelf goes together in a few hours and with a quick drying finish you can have it mounted in a day.