Sliding panels of MDF Blank & floating bookshelf, by Jos

Description

To make the attic look tidier, I hung MDF boards on a rail under the roof. These panels can be slid back and forth to access the items behind them.

Project Description: How I Realized My Project

Project 1: Sliding Panels

1. Hanging the rails. Rails are available at the hardware store as seen in the last image, along with corresponding runners. The rail must be hung first to determine the height of the shelves. Ideally, you want them to run as close to the floor as possible, but make sure to leave enough space in case the rails sag a bit due to the weight of the boards (5-10mm).
2. Measuring the height. In addition, you want the plates to overlap each other slightly when they are both closed (~5 cm).
3. Ordering the materials (via TOSIZE.ie).
4. Drilling handles (round holes) into them. Be very careful to drill the holes at different heights. If two holes are at the same height, it's possible to push a finger through both holes, which could get stuck.
5. Painting. This was a trial for me to paint them with latex (with a roller). I'm actually very satisfied with the result!

Project 2: Floating Bookshelf

Step 1:

1. Use (painter's) tape to mark the lines where you would like the bookshelf to be.
2. To keep it simple, only use angles of 45 and 90 degrees.
3. Measure the shelves and order them via TOSIZE.ie.
4. I opted for a bookshelf that is 23 cm wide.
5. In addition, I did the miter cutting (for shelves with a 45-degree angle) myself with a circular saw.
6. You will need the small triangle that comes off in step 2.

Step 2:

Glue the triangles to the short side of the shelf from the miter cut. These will add a bit of sturdiness.

Step 3:

Pre-drill the holes. It's best to do this with 2 people: one person holds the shelves in place, the other drills. Also use a drill bit with the same diameter as the screws you will use to allow the screws to countersink into the shelf.

Step 4:

By itself, this will never really become a sturdy bookshelf. Put something on the shelves where you later want to place books (or something else heavy) to attach it to the wall. I opted for these plates that are available at Gamma. The long shelf that runs horizontally has two of these plates, 3 others have one.

Step 5:

Painting. My wife preferred a gray wash. She did this by applying a varnish with a roller.

Step 6:

Hanging.

Final Size: What are the external dimensions?

There are four shelves of 245.0 × 81.5 cm.