I would like to go to a handyman discussion forum to post some questions. I wonder if anyone know the most popular site?
BTW, the question I am going to ask is regarding the wood floor and my bookcase. I just bought 2 big bookcase from IKEA. After I put them up along the wall, I found they aren't align with the wall. It seems the wood floor is not even. I know I need to screw a steel angle ( top of the bookcase) TO the stud. But is there anything else need to be done?If I put some shims on the bottom of the bookcase, will the trims put a permanent mark on the floor?
Your comments are appreciated.
cmrhm
Jun 29, 09 11:43 am
I don't just mean pro. handyman forum. Others like DIY or home improvement discussion forums are my consideration too.
sharkswithlasers
Jun 29, 09 12:38 pm
Which bookcases are they? Any images? Sounds like an adjustable hardware solution.
cmrhm
Jun 29, 09 1:39 pm
How I can post a image here? Do I need to find a site to host my image?
binary
Jun 29, 09 1:47 pm
just by some self-levelers and add them to the cases.... and make sure to mount them under a vertical piece and not a horizontal piece.....
cmrhm
Jun 29, 09 2:08 pm
80 grit: Thanks. I will check HD for it.
sharkswithlasers
Jun 29, 09 3:03 pm
CMHRM -- I asked about the specific shelves thinking about your floor-marking concerns. If you've got big shelves loaded up pretty well with books, etc., then the adjustable hardware -- "self levelers" -- will definitely leave a mark.
cmrhm
Jun 29, 09 3:20 pm
K.J.: I know. It seems this is my only choice. Just checked HD, they have soft felt pad for the furniture. They might leave less mark in the future. But too compressible. I need to search online too. Do you still want pictures?
sharkswithlasers
Jun 29, 09 3:34 pm
No, that's OK, CMRHM -- sometimes the leveling hardware is pretty noticeable, too, if the floors are really wacky. I've gone so far as to build a "pedestal base" for floor-standing units to get around all this. Works well for detail-less IKEA-like shelves, not so well for your Grandma's prized Chippendale.
binary
Jun 29, 09 3:55 pm
clear acrylic shims
you can always shim it then build some trim work on the bottom to hide the gaps.....
Bloopox
Jul 2, 09 9:17 pm
you can scribe the floor's profile onto some thin wood or plywood and cut out some custom shims - if they're just slightly less than the same width and depth of whatever parts of the shelving system touch the floor, and if you paint them black or another dark color, they tend to disappear visually. This only works well if the shelving has substantial contact with the floor - i.e. it won't work if the shelving rests on small "feet".
cmrhm
Jul 3, 09 1:27 am
Thank you all for your wonderful help. I used HD acrylic shims to fix my bookcase. A task seemed very difficult to deal two days ago is done beautifully today. I can be proud of inviting my friends to come over my house now.
Have a good weekend.
JonathanLivingston
Jun 30, 21 12:03 pm
Since this thread was resurrected I was wondering about the original topic. Does anyone frequent any handyman/trade forums where they find value? Pick up helpful tips and tricks to design better? Conversely, does anyone traffic or participate in any developer/client-driven forums they find valuable?
Hi, guys:
I would like to go to a handyman discussion forum to post some questions. I wonder if anyone know the most popular site?
BTW, the question I am going to ask is regarding the wood floor and my bookcase. I just bought 2 big bookcase from IKEA. After I put them up along the wall, I found they aren't align with the wall. It seems the wood floor is not even. I know I need to screw a steel angle ( top of the bookcase) TO the stud. But is there anything else need to be done?If I put some shims on the bottom of the bookcase, will the trims put a permanent mark on the floor?
Your comments are appreciated.
I don't just mean pro. handyman forum. Others like DIY or home improvement discussion forums are my consideration too.
Which bookcases are they? Any images? Sounds like an adjustable hardware solution.
How I can post a image here? Do I need to find a site to host my image?
just by some self-levelers and add them to the cases.... and make sure to mount them under a vertical piece and not a horizontal piece.....
80 grit: Thanks. I will check HD for it.
CMHRM -- I asked about the specific shelves thinking about your floor-marking concerns. If you've got big shelves loaded up pretty well with books, etc., then the adjustable hardware -- "self levelers" -- will definitely leave a mark.
K.J.: I know. It seems this is my only choice. Just checked HD, they have soft felt pad for the furniture. They might leave less mark in the future. But too compressible. I need to search online too. Do you still want pictures?
No, that's OK, CMRHM -- sometimes the leveling hardware is pretty noticeable, too, if the floors are really wacky. I've gone so far as to build a "pedestal base" for floor-standing units to get around all this. Works well for detail-less IKEA-like shelves, not so well for your Grandma's prized Chippendale.
clear acrylic shims
you can always shim it then build some trim work on the bottom to hide the gaps.....
you can scribe the floor's profile onto some thin wood or plywood and cut out some custom shims - if they're just slightly less than the same width and depth of whatever parts of the shelving system touch the floor, and if you paint them black or another dark color, they tend to disappear visually. This only works well if the shelving has substantial contact with the floor - i.e. it won't work if the shelving rests on small "feet".
Thank you all for your wonderful help. I used HD acrylic shims to fix my bookcase. A task seemed very difficult to deal two days ago is done beautifully today. I can be proud of inviting my friends to come over my house now.
Have a good weekend.
Since this thread was resurrected I was wondering about the original topic. Does anyone frequent any handyman/trade forums where they find value? Pick up helpful tips and tricks to design better? Conversely, does anyone traffic or participate in any developer/client-driven forums they find valuable?