ᐅ Adding Additional Shelves to a BILLY Bookcase After Purchase
Created on: 18 Sep 2015 09:17
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ELEONORA
Hello everyone,
I am planning to add extra shelves to my Billy bookcase and have a few specific questions: Does IKEA officially offer additional shelves that can be easily purchased separately? How about the shelf pin holes in the bookcase—are they standardized so that additional shelves can be added without issues? Or, in the worst case, would I need to drill new holes myself, and if so, what is the best way to do this without compromising stability or appearance?
Besides practical tips, I am also interested in experiences with third-party products or alternative solutions in case the original shelves are hard to find. Thanks in advance for your insights and advice!
I am planning to add extra shelves to my Billy bookcase and have a few specific questions: Does IKEA officially offer additional shelves that can be easily purchased separately? How about the shelf pin holes in the bookcase—are they standardized so that additional shelves can be added without issues? Or, in the worst case, would I need to drill new holes myself, and if so, what is the best way to do this without compromising stability or appearance?
Besides practical tips, I am also interested in experiences with third-party products or alternative solutions in case the original shelves are hard to find. Thanks in advance for your insights and advice!
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LuMarcel4319 Sep 2015 10:14One more thought on retrofitting:
It is important that the back panel of the shelf is securely fastened. Without a stable backboard, the additional weight from extra shelves can compromise the stability. The shelf may then tip sideways or warp.
So, if you add new shelves, it’s best to also check the stability of the back panel. If necessary, an additional fixing (screws or brackets) can help.
I especially recommend this measure for tall and narrow shelves or when heavy loads are expected.
It is important that the back panel of the shelf is securely fastened. Without a stable backboard, the additional weight from extra shelves can compromise the stability. The shelf may then tip sideways or warp.
So, if you add new shelves, it’s best to also check the stability of the back panel. If necessary, an additional fixing (screws or brackets) can help.
I especially recommend this measure for tall and narrow shelves or when heavy loads are expected.
luMarcel43 schrieb:
It is important that the back panel of the shelf is properly secured.That’s a good point, thanks. Mine is an older model, and the back panel is only attached with a few small nails. I will probably reinforce it and, if necessary, stabilize it with screws.
One more question for everyone: Are there different widths for the shelves at IKEA, for example, if you take a BILLY bookcase with a width of 80 cm (31.5 inches)? Or are the shelves all standardized so that I can simply use any shelf, even if I don’t have the exact model with me in the store?
That would have the advantage that I could reorder some shelves at any time without having to bring the entire bookcase with me.
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