Bookcases do not need to be fixed to the wall unless circumstances call for it due to safety reasons. It is recommended that you fix your bookcase to a wall if you have pets or small children, or if you live in areas that are prone to earthquakes.
How do you secure a freestanding bookcase?
Place silly putty, velcro, or surfboard wax under breakables, to keep them from falling off shelves. Add a thin strip of wood as an additional barrier.
Do bookshelves need to be anchored?
Bookshelves can pose a hazard in your home if they are not securely anchored. They can topple during an earthquake or by playful pets and curious toddlers who like to climb. The result can be disastrous, causing injury to anyone standing adjacent to the shelves.
How do you attach a bookshelf to the wall?
Glue the Velcro strips the top of the bookcase, and then move the unit back into place and connect the strapping to the Velcro. You can use strapping on a concrete or brick wall by drilling a hole with a masonry bit, installing a masonry anchor and driving the screw into the anchor.
How do you keep a bookshelf from falling over?
Fasten a furniture strap to the wall and the bookcase to keep it from tipping over. The straps cost about $6 at Target and hardware stores. Or, fasten the bookcase to the wall by driving 3-in. screws through the back of the bookcase (at obscure locations) into studs (be sure you hit studs).
How do you secure a bookcase to the wall without drilling?
Apply a moderate line of urethane glue to the back of the hook or bracket to be placed on the wall. Give it 24 hours or longer to fully dry and set. Thread a tether system connecting the furniture you need close to the wall to the mounted pieces. You can use plastic ties, steel cables, or Velcro straps to accomplish.
Does Billy bookcase need to be attached to wall?
The Billy Bookcase is not specifically designed to be wall-mounted. Consequently, the only standard wall connection with the Billy Bookcase is two small brackets that attach the top of the shelving unit to the wall. That being said, there is no reason why you can't get creative and wall-mount a Billy Bookcase.
How do you stabilize a bookcase?
Right the bookshelf and put it back into position. Raise or lower each foot until the bookcase stops wobbling. Raise the feet by turning them clockwise; lower them by turning them counterclockwise. Affix the bookcase to the wall for maximum stability, advises Today's Homeowner.