IKEA BILLY Bookcase assembly, joining BILLY Bookcase and wall fixing of Ikea BILLY Bookcase

[@debbiethompson6240]

Very good tutorial. You are very clear with your instructions and your tips, plus calm voice. Thank you.

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@amindatoo6216]

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[@brostoevsky8481]

Thanks man, this is the perfect informative no-nonsense guide I need. Much appreciated

[@PPFlatPack]

Glad it worked for you. Thank you ofr watching

[@GeoffWieczynski]

Thank you so much. I put my two Billys together over the weekend and came here to figure out how to join them together. I really wish had watched your video first--would have saved me at least an hour! Well done.

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@PatriciaPoncia]

Thank you for great assembly info. I did it all alone correct first go 81 year old lady. Really good in fact perfect

[@PPFlatPack]

Glad it worked for you. Thank you for watching

[@emanjuk]

I have ordered Billy bookcases.Less anxious about putting it together after watching this video. The joining screws are a particularly useful touch

[@tiffanyeastley4150]

We followed your video step by step as we assembled our Billy bookcase. So helpful and very well done! Thank you for putting this video together!

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@monicamcgouran4412]

This was a brill video, had bookcases up in no time & no divorce! Also loved the tip about screwing them together to make them look well TA very much

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@Endo-uu8mo]

common who needs a instruction for IKEA shelves🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣they are like Duplo and they stands complete alone without drewing on the wall its only good when you had statues with tons of kilos but when you put normal things in it dont screw it on the wall

[@uncrunch398]

@@Endo-uu8mo If there is any chance whatsoever a small child or any pet who likes to climb might come by them and any adult looks away it's worth anchoring to the wall anything that is possible to tip forward.

[@rogerik1961]

This video was very well done! I especially liked the links that you posted to purchase the connecting screws...I couldn't find them otherwise. Thank you!

[@plunder1956]

Thank you for a helpful and positive set of instructions. I have two very small suggestions. 1. Use a shelf laid on the backing, between the sides, to marking a line for nails. It is automatically parallel to the top. 2. Many Drill-Drivers are now very powerful. Always set it to a low torque setting to install screws in the side panels.

[@cypress4539]

Hello, Can you provide the size of the connection screws (in mm) that you are using to join the bookcases together and at what heights do you recommend putting them? Since the width of each bookcase wall is .75 inches (1 1/2 inches for 2 bookcases together), should I use an M6 40mm connection screw/barrel bolt?

[@loso8393]

Anyone get the answer for this because I'm about to do this

I'm using the M4 Ø 5mm 31-40mm for the Billy 40x28x202cm

[@TheDevilsHand]

@ Can you provide a link to these?

[@gabrielledicio]

Very clear instructions. Do you have a video for doing the corner part? Thank you

[@reggiechin230]

That was a great informative video. Your instructions and tips were clear and very useful. As soon as IKEA gets their Billy cases in stock I plan to get a few.

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@sheilaclerkin2238]

Hi order from Ikea spare parts. You need one 100402 and one 100644. They fit into each other as show in vid. Hope that helps, Ikea will post them straight to you

[@maryjoburd]

Do you do a video about joking the corner shelf to the rest?

[@EnGee23]

Where do you get the screws you used to join the bookcases together? I don’t have any spare from other IKEA shelves. What do you ask for in a hardware shop?

[@vflsun]

Joining screws. I told one of the salespeople what I was trying to do at Ace Hardware and he took me straight to the place. There were two sizes. I think I may have gotten the too small size, but I know where to go so it's not a problem. Good luck.

[@Anthony-i7t5e]

Thank you so much for your superb instructions. Followed them to the letter and was perfect. Thank you.

[@PPFlatPack]

I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching the video.

[@ronilda2231]

I bought the same one and is soo nice. I did not mount it on the wall though since it was too flush to the ceiling but I have no kids and is very steady. I got a lot of compliments and it made my room look so nice.

[@fingalflyer1]

Excellent clear tutorial with easy to follow instructions. Thank You

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@alaskakathryn1]

How do you line up and attach the narrow corner bookcase to the ones on each side? I don't see a video for that.

[@JasonLeeErtle]

Ikea sells a Billy Corner Kit.

[@kathymcdonald8234]

Thank you for your clear instructions. I just have one question, how do you join the corner one to the bookcases either side?

[@DVDfeverGames]

8:37 Why are there no rear shelf holes corresponding to some of the front shelf holes?

[@benhersko2830]

Because those 2 holes are for the doors, if u choose to have them, there are 2 more corresponding holes at the bottom

[@DVDfeverGames]

​@@benhersko2830 Thanks very much for that, Ben. I hadn't seen a thing about that on the website or instructions. I'll be happy to let everything show off on the shelves :)

[@criticojusto]

I have just assembled one Billy following this video. Thanks and greetings from Berlin, Germany

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@hotelmario]

Can you do a video of you setting up the Billy corner unit

[@ChrissyMorinCO]

The best of the tutorials we watched! Thank you.

[@Emmety76]

What size screw did you use to connect the bookcase to the wall?

[@JohnD72277]

the reviews indicate that these are good for the task www.amazon.com/Multipurpose-Furniture-Cabinet-Connector-Universal/dp/B08DLB4ZZ5/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Furniture+Connector+Bolts&qid=1614267855&sr=8-4

[@86Corvus]

Joining with these screws i would suggest joining them in the back row and doing it under or over a shelf where you cant see them.

[@Marenqo]

Good thinking

[@anaesterhazy631]

Is there any other way to stabilize it WITHOUT screwing it to the wall?

[@JS-jh4cy]

Nail the damn thing is another way as long as you can figure where the wall studs are.

[@Appl3sandgrapes]

Prayer. Nothing is impossible with the love of Christ.

[@zarndt2134]

Use something heavy at the bottom.

[@tobeyandropolis6890]

This was super helpful. Didn't even look at the instructions booklet, just followed your vid. Thanks, well done!

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@LetsPlaywithDDae]

Excellent video from one content creator to another.

[@leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181]

Wow, great instructions,very thorough, thanks so much.

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@hanawood719]

It's very helpful, thanks. BUT..I can't find any video how to fix Billy corner unit. How to join it with right and left Billy bookcase? HELP PLEASE 🙏

[@MichelMawon4982]

Thank you. Can you make the smaller ones horizontal to sit between the ceiling and the wall?

[@gibsonwashere6005]

Thank you for doing this video!! Ikea's instructions were useless.

[@bakittylover]

What do you use to hold the shelves together and to the wall at the top? Do you have links?

[@marycate4475]

What size drill bit did you use for the connectors? This was such a helpful video, thank you!

[@barriemoorcroft534]

5mm drill bit. same size as the holes.

[@wangxiyang91]

whats the name of the screw to join both bookcase and what bracket to use to secure to the wall? thank you

[@robertschulz1234]

Great video. Just curious as to why didn’t you use the connection face stip to hide the seam. And make it look more like it is all one long bookcase? I like the idea of those joining screws.

[@nycmstar]

This has been very helpful. What are the dimensions/details of the joining screws you use to connect bookshelves?

[@benhersko2830]

36mm

[@benhersko2830]

36mm

[@Spacestationjay]

Excellent instructions nice and clear and extremely helpful thank you ☺️

[@PPFlatPack]

Glad it worked for you. Thank you for watching

[@kathyland3152]

This was a great tutorial video….so detailed. Thank you!

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@rayjaytay8442]

Are all the holes suppose to be align to where you have a lot of flexibility of how much distance you want the shelves or are there only certain spots you can place the shelves? Not all the holes are align on mine is it defective?

[@xXAeris7Xx]

Thanks for the vid, very useful! Question: with a skirt board, would you recommend adding a piece of wood for extra stability like you did with the pax wardrobe or the L-brackets (at the right distance) are enough?

[@PPFlatPack]

Just for safety I would attach to the wall with the L brackets. I see this things falling down. Better safe than sorry. Thank you for watching.

[@catherinemorrin9782]

Thankyou for this very clear instructions. I managed to assemble my bookcase but was confused with the small metal clips that the shelves sit on, wasn't sure how which way they slotted into the bookcase for shelves to sit on 🤦‍♀️ but I can do it now 👏😀

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@GodsOath_com]

I built these in the 1990s. They weren't well known, but very good way to create a library room.

[@TimHook-s7x]

What are the connection screws called that holds shelves together? What are dimensions

[@jamescoble2415]

These look cases pretty strong? I had a couple shelves brake just from the weight of my books.

[@crispymelon2114]

Does this have to attach to the wall? Like is it going to be too weak to hold books on it without this?

[@RossMitchellsProfile]

It's more a safety thing to stop the book case falling over and crushing somebody.

[@iwin4985]

great video. how did you do the 45-degree angle bookshelf in the corner?

[@katiebailey7987]

IKEA sells a Billy bookcase corner unit

[@szs114]

I can’t find this shelves anywhere in ikea store now. So I don’t know If I can add more shelves on this book case, and if ikea store sell extra shelves for this product or not.

[@maheeram1470]

great video, really helped me putting my shelf together! thank you

[@monaattiah3976]

Thanks for great video. Sorry guys I don't understand anything about drilling😅: the L bracket that we screwinto the wall, is there actually no screw that goes into the Billy?? Thanks

[@PPFlatPack]

Billy bookcase don't include wall plugs and the screws so if you want to secure them to the wall you need to buy them extra. Just get the right one for your time of the wall btw. Ikea selling that too. Ikea FIXA - 260-piece screw and plug set

[@jeffreygomez7360]

So that’s how u join the bookcases, i was wondering, thank u, nice video

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@mzac90]

Will these bookcases hold the weight of books?

[@magixmagix]

I'm wondering if you need that many bookcases if the books are only a decoration. No one who reads books sorts by size or color.

[@PPFlatPack]

Haha, that was funny. Glad you find what you looking for on this channel;)

[@ThonColinFilms]

How do you know if there are pipes or electric wires in the wall?

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

My biggest concern I'm starting this project in few days on brick wall and worried about that

[@TheCironni]

What size is the drill bit for the connecting screws, please?

[@D21-q9w]

What size joining screws are you using?

[@peterCEO]

Width of each panel is 0.75 inch, which makes it 1.5 inches. There is this type in Canada, but it's plastic: www.grainger.ca/en/product/BINDING-POST%2C15-64X1-1-2-IN%2CPK100/p/WWG5MB12

[@andy42x]

This looks really good, though after wrestling with my Billy bookshelves, I've found that if I so much as look at them the wrong way, they'll chip and break. Wondering if anyone else had this same experience.

[@benhersko2830]

You get what you pay for, you won't find a better price point anywhere for the quality. If you want something that is gonna last for generations get bespoke hand made, and pay the price

@@benhersko2830 wrong! If you buy the lumber and cut it yourself, you pay less and it will last forever.

[@benhersko2830]

@ well obviously! The more you do yourself, the cheaper it will be I was comparing like for like, IKEA's Billy's are the best quality complete flatpacked bookcase in a box for that price point If u have the skills and tools to make your own, it will obviously be better Even then, you will not save a great deal in costs, as well, it is unlikely that you will be able to cut to the same tolerances that a factory sliced bookcase will have

[@benhersko2830]

@ also, one further point, a Billy takes 10 minutes to assemble, build your own will be 2 or 3 hours hour, minimum! Your time is also worth money

[@visualbettew6138]

Took a look around and found these "binding posts" at the Home Depot

[@vistron888]

They also do them in 40cm width. Do the shelves on these 80cm ones sag over time with weight of proper books?

[@JP-be3dq]

Thank you. built 2 bookcases in less than an hour. didn't read instructions.

[@greenbeginner9221]

I'm still trying to find the joining screws you used. Do you have exact sizes and a link? Here in the US, the shops that carry bolts and screws (Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot) only have a very limited selection of unusual hardware.

[@greenbeginner9221]

I even tried the Ikea website and they offer nothing.

[@MrDjblock29]

Having a very hard time finding the right size joining screws - where did you get yours?

[@peterCEO]

Width of each panel is 0.75 inch, which makes it 1.5 inches. There is this type in Canada, but it's plastic: www.grainger.ca/en/product/BINDING-POST%2C15-64X1-1-2-IN%2CPK100/p/WWG5MB12

[@sheilaclerkin2238]

Hi order from Ikea spare parts. You need one 100402 and one 100644. They fit into each other as show in vid. Hope that helps, Ikea will post them straight to you

[@ANKZaman]

Were the screws to secure the bookshelf to the wall included in the packaging? Thanks

[@lizareadsbooks228]

Yes they are they keep the shelves from falling on you because they are so top heavy

[@_Indi9o_]

@@lizareadsbooks228 No they're not, at least not the main screw that sticks to the wall. They come with everything else but that.

[@TheJoshLange]

I'm in America. What screw and drill bit size do I need for this? I bought some M6s (5/16 bit) but the screws seem like they're too big...

[@giacomomaggiore01]

great video, do you know if the background panel is necessary? can I avoid mounting it?

[@PPFlatPack]

I would suggest the back panel BILLYis already slim it would go down. Well if you attach unit to the wall possibly can work without back panel but still I would put-it there better safe than sorry

[@samanthaking3774]

What hapepns if cant drill tonwall im moving into a new build so drilling can be done to wall until year later

[@Flip5ide]

Where did you get the joining screws and what width please?

[@PPFlatPack]

Links to all tools and screws in the description

[@eweinschenk2151]

How tall is the cutout in the back of the bookcase. I know I need shorter baseboards, but how short should they be?

[@benhersko2830]

Aprox 60mm. Just take a jigsaw and cut off a bit more if you need. But most walls, especially in older houses, aren't straight anyway, so it's an irrelevant issue

[@WavesofRomance]

This is what I want in my living room

[@UncleAir]

The audio was kind of hard to hear when you described the screws that join the shelves together, what are those called? And do they come with the Billy's?

[@PPFlatPack]

Screws call Connector bolts screws and they not coming in the box with BILLY Bookcases. You can get them in any diy store.

[@lordsawerin]

Do shelves bend after some time in the middle? I have heavy books.

[@Patrickcg]

The longer Billy will. But the short version I have had no problem with.

[@genejohnson382]

If that happens, I would flip the shelf and re-shelve books.

[@lordsawerin]

@@genejohnson382 Makes sense. Though, it will require some work and mostly likely won't be able to do that too many times. Since screws go inside and through the body, would have to disassemble the whole thing. With omnibuses it's going to be pretty often.

[@nigelpallett2656]

If heavy items I would use 2 shelves(1 sitting on top of the other which is sitting on the screw) That way shelf won’t bend.

[@pccr2425]

Is the corner bookcase just a regular bookcase, just narrower?

[@PeterSchneemann]

Can it hold a full shelf of heavy books?

[@bleuereen]

Thank you for this informative video!

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@susanhadfield6260]

What size sleeve nuts did you use

[@outfitsday7635]

What is the material of the back fold part ? pls ?

[@Dene4196]

Excellent vid-THANK YOU!

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@oliverp5270]

Be careful when using joining/connection screws when you drill the hole it may shatter the veneer as it did mine

[@monohydrate2]

excellent ideas, thank you!

[@amthunder1]

Great info. Just a bit monotone. Thank you.

[@manko717]

Adjoining screw is great. Thank you. Mine are assembled ready to go up. I’ll get some.

[@AlvinC-sz3li]

Just built my shelves today. My floor(laminate floor, basement level) is uneven, and my shelves are all twisted. Will buy some shim tomorrow.

[@barriemoorcroft534]

Awesome. Was great to use the PAX videos for my wardrobes, and now similar for the billy bookcases I am going to build.

[@PPFlatPack]

Look like you find the right channel. Thank you for watching

[@Essemm52]

You could also use plasterboard screws.

[@PPFlatPack]

Yes if the wall is plasterboard

[@just_a_childowo3855]

What if I want the bookcase to standing in the middle of the space, with no wall to secure. How can I secure it? How to anchor the bottom to the floor? or other methods?

[@lisaremus8857]

@PP FlatPack Thank you very much Sir.

[@HadrysL]

Omg! I found the video, start watching, stopped it, build my bookcase, continue watching the video and looked at all my mistakes in 5 minutes

[@JaneyVideo]

what size is the joining screw? @@

[@xaviercooper1809]

How tall are these bookshelves without the extendeer

[@PPFlatPack]

202 cm

[@badocto4737]

My problem is I can't get the back flap on the small Billy bookcase; it flips in or out pasted the line like a screen door in the wind.

[@PeterParker-es2gg]

Which joining screws did u use?

[@PPFlatPack]

The same as in IKEA Pax wardrobes

[@ElleL912]

@@PPFlatPack Sorry I do not know what the PAX screws are and or what size screws are included with PAX.

[@colehulse8433]

How much is shipping when ordering from IKEA since in a few months I plan to get a bookcase

[@MistImp1]

As far as I can tell, they don’t ship, only deliver. The nearest store to me is a two hour drive. Needless to say, I am outside the delivery radius.

[@FiendishOmen]

How tall is each section when its evenly placed like yours?

[@PPFlatPack]

Hight of the bookcase is 202cm

[@andycflee168]

What's the SIZE of the binding post screw for Ikea's bookcase?!

[@jeffmcilveen3102]

The plugs are useless, what do you recommend.

[@OseOgbebor]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@PPFlatPack]

Thank you for watching

[@jessicakurrle6967]

great video! Thank you! :)

[@kassimrayford7163]

How deep are the shelves on this?

[@hotelmario]

Pretty sure 11 inches

[@matttack2498]

Great video! Thanks!