Comments on: Arch enemies

By: Terrie

Terrie — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:03:04 +0000

Love, love, LOVE the site! I’m thrilled to find someone with the same interests, although you’ve clearly kicked it up a thousand notches! My questions for you are: Did you use MDF for the shelves, too, and what would you say the longest span is that you’d want for a shelf (before it would tend to readily bow) before you should just build another bookcase?

Thanks so much!

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:56:36 +0000

Hi,
Great job! Few questions for you.
1. How did you attach to the wall? Just through the top stretcher?
2. How did you join the cabs together? Did you screw into your spacer blocks? If so, how do you hide the screws? just paint over?
3. Would you recommend using MDF or real wood for the face frames (with no doors)? Does the MDF chip after a while or does the paint stay on well?
4. If weight is not an issue (I will have help) would you recommend MDF or plywood?
5. If I use plywood, can I use the cheaper “sanded” or should I just pay the premium and go with birch?
Thanks, LOVE this site!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:04:28 +0000

In reply to Melanie @ SpareTimeCity.blogspot.com.

Well I’d measure how far the crown comes down the wall when it’s in place at the proper angle. Then make sure your faceframe goes up an inch or two higher than the bottom of the crown so you have something to nail the crown onto.

As far as in between the cabinets? That’s a matter of preference. Whatever you want. If you want the cabinets to but up next to each other then you could do a 2″ faceframe. Or, you could leave some space between the cabinets if you want wider faceframes. I’ve done it both ways. It’s just a whatever then end look that you are going for decision. You could do it 10 different ways.

By: Melanie @ SpareTimeCity.blogspot.com

Melanie @ SpareTimeCity.blogspot.com — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:27:27 +0000

Hi Sandra!
I’m helping a friend so some built-ins for her home office… How much space do you recommend leaving between the top of the bookcases and the ceiling if you plan to trim in with crown moulding? And how much space do you recommend between each case? Thanks so much! Your work is amazing. And inspiring!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:03:28 +0000

In reply to Laura. Thank you Laura. I don't know what that paint color is. It was in the house when we bought it. It's all getting painted over. I do like the color but hate the texture. :-)