Floor seems to be about 1/2 to 3/4 inchs high on left side. Ceiling is higher on right side. Planning on just leveling the ceiling from the shelve sides and have shelf uprights support it, but need the floor base level to accomplish that.
2007-11-18 16:51:33 · 10 answers · asked by dohakabul04 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Use door shims. You must live in an older house. Over the years the floors settle and nothing is level or plumb. I've run across the same problem when I was working in Charleston SC.
2007-11-18 17:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Steven D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Floor To Ceiling Bookcase
2016-10-07 05:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by shire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what you're putting on the bottom and top shelves, i say rest the bottom of the bookcase flush with the floor.. knowing its not level. do the same with the ceiling. But... when putting the shelving in, make sure those are level. with only a 1/2 to 3/4 difference, it shouldnt be too noticable to the naked eye. As long as the shelve in the middle are plum, and the focal point (just above center - eye level) is straight, i think it would look fine!
2007-11-18 17:02:05 · answer #3 · answered by loki_only1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't level the floor except as a last resort. This is why cabinets and book cases have bases and tops and toe kicks. You put in 4-6 inches of base (hide a secret storage in it if you want) and you make the top of that level. Build the shelves to fit in the remaining space and add an adjustable panel at the top. Paint the top especially to blend into the ceiling.
You don't want the bottom shelf near the floor anyway as vacuuming (and mopping) and feet will damage what is on the shelf (trust me on this, I have one.)
Should stand on its own AND be fastened to the wall.
2007-11-18 17:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what is the floor made of ?? concrete, plywood ?? do you own the property or are you renting. if renting will your landlord give you permission to make changes. also please give a lot of thought about anchoring the bookcase to the wall directly into the wall studs. you don't want it to fall if some kid tries to climb on it. if the floor is concrete you can float a smooth layer of concrete over the old one. messy and a lot of work. if it is wood there are several products that can be poured on, then leveled and when try will get you a level flood. both home-depot and Lowe's give free classes on putting down wood lamanent floors and part of the course is leveling the floors. an aside when i build something like that i use screws instead of nails 1- they are stronger 2- if i goof up then come come out easier. lots of luck
2007-11-18 17:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by AB749W B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shim the bottom of the bookcase to make it level and put a piece of trim across the bottom front side to hide it.
2007-11-18 22:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Level the base so the shelves are level. If they are not, it WILL make a difference--forever. Use shims under one end that are glued and nailed to the base. Paint/stain the shim to match the BS finish.
2007-11-18 17:05:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way would be to shim the unlevel areas and then cover the gaps with a trim material of your choice.
2007-11-19 03:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
build your bookcase level and square...shim the bottom, hide the difference on the top and bottom with your molding...
2007-11-18 22:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to the new yankee's workshop website
2007-11-20 11:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by sccott m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋