ᐅ How can you prevent the back panel of BILLY bookcases from breaking?
Created on: 11 Jul 2021 09:13
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luce35
Hello everyone, I have a problem with the back panels of my Billy bookcases tearing or even breaking during load testing in certain areas. The bookcase is usually placed against a wall, is not overly loaded, and I have already been careful during assembly. Still, it happens regularly, especially when I want to store somewhat heavier items. I’m wondering how to practically and permanently prevent the back panel of Billy bookcases from breaking. Are there any special tips that IKEA might not explicitly mention? Maybe it’s a matter of screw technique, the material, or additional reinforcements? I would appreciate detailed advice, especially solutions that work long-term and can be implemented without much effort.
REPITAR schrieb:
When using nail fastenings, it is best to use small nails evenly spaced at multiple points to distribute the load. Thanks, I'll take a closer look at that. Are there any experiences with alternative materials? I have read that some users use metal sheets as a back panel to increase stability. Is that just experimental, or is it actually practical? How does it work in terms of installation and load-bearing capacity?
Metal sheets used as backing are generally very sturdy; however, they do not allow for the usual mounting methods, as BILLY shelves are specifically designed for thin wooden panel backings.
It is necessary to make appropriate drill holes and select a suitable fastening solution. For experienced DIYers, this can be an interesting option, but for the average user, it is usually too complex and costly.
In principle, metal greatly increases stability, but at the same time, some of the typical ease of assembly is lost.
It is necessary to make appropriate drill holes and select a suitable fastening solution. For experienced DIYers, this can be an interesting option, but for the average user, it is usually too complex and costly.
In principle, metal greatly increases stability, but at the same time, some of the typical ease of assembly is lost.
Dopoki schrieb:
For experienced DIYers, this can be an interesting option, but for the average user, it is usually too complicated and expensive. That was the decisive factor for me. Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice! I will first try it with careful nailing, possibly a stronger back panel made of plywood, and additional brackets. If that’s not enough, I will consider the other options. Thanks again to everyone who contributed here.
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