Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves kzfaq.infoUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
@LewisRenovation Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@Neibs2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for an idea to decorate a bookcase. This was great! Very informative and easy to follow! Thanks for sharing
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment. Happy 2022
@amjadfarooq80633 жыл бұрын
A skilled craftsman at work, thank you for sharing this, I look forward to giving this a go.
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Are you working on a similar project?
@amjadfarooq80633 жыл бұрын
@@LewisRenovation yes looking to do something similar
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your project!
@amjadfarooq80633 жыл бұрын
@@LewisRenovation 👍🏼
@jamessiberrysaunders4023 жыл бұрын
Great transformation, I will definitely be doing this in my new house. Can’t beat those ikea bookcases for the price, I could buy the material for that cost let alone your time. You’ve made them look great for minimal expense. Thanks for sharing
@SamWalston3 жыл бұрын
Plastic on the bed, tools on the bed. I thought I was the only one. Great shelf idea.
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Sunshinelady3 жыл бұрын
Uh-maazzzing....great job!!! I love this and wish you were near Chicago! It's beautiful, thanks for sharing!
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You should try it yourself
@ljones983912 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I admire your attention to detail.
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@phobos2k23 жыл бұрын
6:22 Glad you moved your fingers. I am always thinking about that when I use a finish nailer. Nice job overall btw.
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
After shooting myself in the hand a couple times, hopefully I've learned. Thanks for commenting
@dontblameme63283 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nice job. Love the attention to detail. Thanks for the generosity and sharing.
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's an easy project that really changes the look
@madnessintomagic2 жыл бұрын
Wish you were in NM. I’d have you do mine! I wanted to get some Billy’s since they’re 79” tall, but had to settle for Target 71” since Ikea is a 5 hours drive away. It’s not the dream library wall, but it will do. Not sure I could finish them off as nicely as these you did!
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's really not too hard. You should give it a try
@EvanarProductions3 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea and craftsmanship. Thanks for the tips
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment
@sidparkin22193 жыл бұрын
..just found your channel, the Billy bookcase transformation looks fab…. 👍
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Are you working on a similar project?
@sidparkin22193 жыл бұрын
@@LewisRenovation I will be, once we get moved in to our new home…
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the house and projects. I'm happy to answer any questions
@wmc32023 жыл бұрын
Wow! I was looking for a DIY I could do to transform these but I can’t do this! You made these look built in
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
I'm bet you could make it happen! Go for it!
@amyyoung28042 жыл бұрын
Excellent job. Thanks for sharing
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! Are you going to start a similar project?
@thelaurels13 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing workmanship. Looks awesome: 👏
@LewisRenovation Жыл бұрын
Thank you fire the nice comment!
@cristian82h Жыл бұрын
Easy to setup. A little difficult to get used to using.
@LewisRenovation Жыл бұрын
Right on
@StereoMike06 Жыл бұрын
The hacked out light switches inside the book case is jank AF.
@LewisRenovation Жыл бұрын
Good thing that was the customers work and not mine
@gutcassidy2 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Are you working on a similar project?
@gutcassidy2 жыл бұрын
@@LewisRenovation indeed, I have four kalax cubes about to be fixed to the wall and covered to match my walnut desk. Frightened at the angled cuts for the top skirting. Hadn’t thought of biscuiting but that makes sense. Need some new tools!
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Always new tools
@heathersummers68153 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cindygimluv3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Wish you could do that for the billy bookcases we just bought!
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment!
@fornello1232 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Are the shelves also affixed to the wall?
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I screwed the shelves to the wall above the top shelf
@scottford96303 жыл бұрын
Hello - so no glue used with nailing the face frame to the front of the books cases? I am getting ready to do this and thought I would need to dado the back and apply with glue. Good to know the nails don’t go crazy after being shot in. What length nails did you use? I like that top cap trick you did. Nice work.
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
I think if you screw the units together well the nails are really just fighting gravity. The units I worked on several years ago are still looking good.
@fornello1232 жыл бұрын
4:29 that baby is watching you
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
It does kind of look like that :)
@newwavepop2 жыл бұрын
my problem is i cant get these things delivered to me. and i live in the middle of Oklahoma city so its not like i am out in the boondocks. i dont understand why i cant get these delivered here.
@tori59773 жыл бұрын
wooo 🥳
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
😁
@HD-ht9ed3 жыл бұрын
What is the depth of the timber? I am from the uk and love what you’ve done
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
The face frame wood is 19mm thick. Hopefully that answers your question. Thanks for the comment
@michaelhudlow99013 жыл бұрын
Hello, nice work, what size nails and nail gun did you use? Thanks
@LewisRenovation3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's a 16g nail gun. I think they were 2" long
@rigbywatercolours5422 Жыл бұрын
Where would I go to find someone to do this? Like what would their job title be ?
@LewisRenovation Жыл бұрын
A finish or trim carpenter would be what look for
@devlinosiris20593 жыл бұрын
We have your shutterstock pictures and would like to return them somehow.
@1114mbr3 ай бұрын
May I ask how much you charged for this and where you are based?
@LewisRenovation3 ай бұрын
Probably $600-800 but it was a while ago. I’m near Temple Texas. Good luck!
@richelletvforyou83242 жыл бұрын
Is it offensive to ask the carpenters in one's area to do this? Not sure if Ikea is a curse word to them lol
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you could find a finish carpenter to do the work.
@richelletvforyou83242 жыл бұрын
I can see why Jesus' profession was a carpenter. Miracle workers😍
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!!
@GothicKittyMadness2 жыл бұрын
oh god those cut outs for light switches look fucking horrible.
@LewisRenovation2 жыл бұрын
Good thing that wasn't my work
@sillybirdy1994 Жыл бұрын
If I were to ask a local carpenter to do this, about how much should I expect to pay? I live in Kentucky
@LewisRenovation Жыл бұрын
I'd think between $400 and 800, depending on how busy and established the carpenter is