I measured out the width between each pin first to ensure their position was symmetrical on each length of the shelf. This was super easy to do, I literally just pushed them in! I applied the notice board pins (thumb tacks) to the front of the bookshelf. IKEA furniture has a smooth sometimes laminate finish to it and a good paint primer and sanding before ensured paint would not rub off once completed. I then sprayed painted the whole unit with a grey primer, both inside and out. Next I ripped out the backing of the shelf and sanded the whole bookcase down with my mouse sander. It looks a little messy at this point but dont worry it was all going to be panted over! The other door hinge side was screwed in place to the bottom shelf of the bookcase. I applied liquid nails to the side of the door hinges that would attach to the wood. I did everything a little backward with this shelf so apologies in advance if it seems like the steps aren’t logically sequenced! Please also note, I have not included any measurements in this tutorial as this idea can be done with any sized bookshelf.įirst, I sawed the MDF wood to make a door at the bottom of the shelf, measuring the exact size before hand.
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