Expert Tips: How to Choose a Bookshelf

22.09.2023 03:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23

There are single wall shelves that can be hung individually, one above one or in a checkerboard pattern, wall shelves that have several tiers, as well as floor shelves, which are usually placed against the wall on the floor.

Which wood is best for shelves

Choosing a material for a shelf You can use various materials to make shelves: boards, metal, glass, plastic, MDF, chipboard, plywood, cardboard, construction pallets and boxes and other available materials.

Aspen is a soft wood without resins. Perfect for finishing interior decoration and creating shelves.

How to properly place books on a shelf

The book must fit completely on the shelf and not be displayed outside of it.

The distance from the top of the book to the shelf should be at least 2 cm.

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It is necessary to avoid close contact of volumes with each other.

It is advisable to store sheet documents in folders or boxes appropriate to their size.

What is the shelf supported on

Shelves are hung on hinges, corners, brackets or using hidden fasteners.

In this case, any mount is mounted on the wall using dowels and screws.

Let's look at each type of fastener: how it is installed and for which shelves it is suitable.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Which wood is best for shelves
  2. How to properly place books on a shelf
  3. What is the shelf supported on