ᐅ How can I securely install BILLY shelves in rental apartments without using wall anchors or plugs?

Created on: 15 Feb 2020 08:17

Hello everyone, I will be moving soon and want to set up my IKEA Billy shelves in my new rental apartment. Unfortunately, installing wall plugs or anchors is not allowed here or at least not an option, as the walls are very delicate and I want to avoid any damage.

So my question is: How can I safely install or secure Billy shelves in rental apartments without using wall plugs? Are there any alternatives that are stable and can securely hold the shelves without them falling over or causing damage to the walls?

I am especially thinking of options that take into account the typical walls found in rental apartments and perhaps consider the leaning shelf method or attaching with special adhesive brackets.

Tips, experiences, and specific suggestions are very welcome, even if they are a bit unconventional. Thanks in advance!

sarGabriel15 Feb 2020 11:10

Tension rods or telescopic poles are effective in distributing the load and securing the shelving unit. Make sure they have a firm grip and that the ceiling can bear the load.

Levingi16 Feb 2020 08:17

Nigel schrieb:
Tension door brackets… work like a telescopic rod from floor to ceiling with rubber buffers

That sounds interesting and might suit my needs very well. I will continue researching whether this model is stable enough for BILLY shelves.

Is this kind of solution feasible for higher ceilings (around 2.60 m (8 ft 6 in)) without issues? And can it be easily attached to the shelf front without damaging it?

It is important to me that the visual appearance remains reasonably attractive, if possible. Thanks for the suggestion!

BLAKEO16 Feb 2020 08:43

Levingi schrieb:
Is this possible with higher ceilings (around 2.60 m (8 ft 6 in)) without any issues?

Most tension rod systems are designed for about 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in), but there are telescopic versions that can extend wider. I would pay close attention to the load capacity.

Levingi schrieb:
easily attach to the shelving unit facade without damaging it?

Most clamp systems work with pressure; however, you should use rubber pads to protect the wood.

Also, to enhance the visual appearance, there are covers available for the rods.

umberto17 Feb 2020 07:52

#10

If you cannot use wall anchors, another approach would be to place the shelf on sturdy furniture casters, making it mobile. Then add a simple non-slip floor mat. This will reduce the risk of tipping, and the shelf will not require wall fastening.

Levingi17 Feb 2020 08:11

#11

umberto schrieb:
Put the shelf on furniture casters and use an anti-slip mat

Very good idea. I had considered making the shelf fixed, but casters could actually be a flexible solution – especially if the casters can be locked.

That would give me more freedom in furniture arrangement while still keeping the shelf fairly secure.

Thanks to everyone for the many tips! If anyone has more tricks, feel free to share 🙂

ᐅ How can I securely install BILLY shelves in rental apartments without using wall anchors or plugs?

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