how to make a storage bed with Ikea Expedit Bookcase a
Materials: - A 4 x 4 grid Ikea Expedit shelf (many choice for cheap on craigslist) - A full size mattress - 2 sheets of 3/4 "thick plywood cut to 38" wide x 58 "long - Velcro - white paint (optional)
description: 1: paint the top and sides of your two plywood sheets (do not worry the funds) to match the color of your library. This step is really optional since you really will not be able to see the leaves if you have bedding that covers the sides of your bed Let the paint dry.
two: First, ask your library to the side. Next, place your two sheets of plywood on top of it so that they form a platform. Align the seam where the two sheets meet the middle shelf of the grill shelf. Width wise, they should overlap the library by only a few inches so that there is a lip for your fingers to grab when you need to raise and access your business. LENGTHWISE, they should overlap the edges of the library of approximately 9 "on each side. Once you are satisfied with your configuration, proceed to step 3.
3: Technically, this step is optional too, but it keeps the wood panels locked in place with your freshly created configuration the way you want, look under the overhang of your sheets. plywood and use a pencil to mark an overview of the library on the underside of the panels. Next, remove the sheets of plywood and cut out Feb. 8 "pieces of Velcro. Glue the Velcro strip on the upper edges of your library in eight locations distributed equally, then peel off the sticky back. Finally, replace the plywood sheets ever so carefully and press so that they stick.
4: Raise the wood panels and still fill your new bed with storage items you want to store.
5: Place the mattress on top and set up your sheets and bedding. That's all!
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~ Clossette, USA
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