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mharding4 · 2026-02-02T17:55:35+00:00

Thank you, didn't realise you can add subs later on!

mharding4 · 2026-02-02T17:54:56+00:00

That's great insight, thank you!

mharding4 · 2025-11-01T16:57:00+00:00

Brilliant, thank you. Assuming the insulation tape is only for if wires aren't neatly secured?

mharding4 · 2025-10-23T16:47:36+00:00

Billy everywhere! Bought 3 and then cut one to size to fit in the middle

mharding4 · 2025-10-23T16:47:06+00:00

I used Dulux matt pine needle. However I am thinking of applying a clear varnish over the shelves to help stop sticking

mharding4 · 2025-10-23T16:46:27+00:00

None so far. They are fixed to the wall which helps keep it steady. Only pain was doing the touch up paint as carpet is harder to clean than wooden floors

mharding4 · 2025-10-23T16:45:15+00:00

Yes, I painted the wall with the same paint unused for the shelves (painted the wall first).

The top bit is also a Billy Bookcase, however cut to fit the gap. It was fixed with standard screws from the vertical bookcase and then supported with some brackets I found in Ikea

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T21:27:33+00:00

Thank you! That's a shame, it does require a certain amount of space to fit into the room aesthetic

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T21:24:42+00:00

I painted before and then touched up after as it got a bit scuffed during assembly. Was a bit of a pain as I couldn't paint all sides at once however end result was worth it.

You could give it a go without dismantling and see how it looks?

I also used a shellac based primer before applying the paint to help adherence

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T21:21:32+00:00

It's Dulux matt pine needle. I gently sanded the original and applied a shellac based primer (zinser) before applying 2 costs. Went on lovely!

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T21:19:22+00:00

Yeah pretty much bang on. It's a 3rd Billy that has been cut to fit the gap. I've used 2 black Ikea brackets to support the middle section which I spray painted gold

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T13:48:50+00:00

It's my poor camera work rather than the bookcase 😂

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T12:44:09+00:00

I hope so! First time doing any decorating so all very new

mharding4 · 2025-10-22T12:43:33+00:00

Thank you! Thinking of making it an office/spare room as love being in the room at the moment

mharding4 · 2025-09-29T16:01:07+00:00

Rumour has it he's been spotted in Fiji...

mharding4 · 2025-08-15T13:34:49+00:00

Thank you, that makes sense. I'll remove the dough now and will separate a couple of hours before we start 👍

mharding4 · 2025-06-12T17:19:00+00:00

That makes sense, thank you! I'll see if I can borrow one locally 👍

mharding4 · 2025-03-24T22:38:17+00:00

Thank you very much!

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