Hi all I'm looking to build some shelves but with plasterboard finish. I supose they would be called niches all plasterboard look clean finish. Just where you have say three squares eitherside of chimney with sky, wifi with no cables and show. I'm Wandaring the easiest way and professional look to go about this. I was first of all think plastboard back sided then front but slot of messing about and stud work isn't always straight. Am I right in thinking Build the frame to take ready made boxes out of Ply then plaster board and fix to frame work studs, the PB face. How would you guys go about this! I like the Ply/MDF box idea as easier to keep it nice and square any thought? Thanks
I have Never skimmed over ply before, what is the best to use. I was thinking of facing it then with PB and using cornerbeads for sleek look
Think this is being over complicated. Just make them out of 18mm MDF. No need for studwork or plasterboard or skimming. Will look exactly the same when painted.
Ive done this professionally many times.three boxes made from anything I use ply 18mm and 12mm. Cls to make a frame with adjustable feet boxes screwed into frame. Place in situ level and screw to floor. Brace to walls. Mr mdf front 6mm stapled to the framing. Then drill a 25mm hole and trim to the boxes using a bearing guided router cutter( leave the corners round). My big finale is b and sell colour/dimming led lights with a remote one of them in each box. £1000 Everytime
Exactly what I'm trying to achieve. Where do I get mr mdf? Staples to studs? Why adjustable feet? Not sure I'll need that my plan is to move boxes and screw through the side into Cls and use a battin on to exsisting wall to sit on to which will be sting enough. for the front and what about joints will show where top boards meet or you saying I plant ok full board on and router up. That sounds a nice job mate
Normal mdf is ok but a bit fluffier . Staple to your framing(surrounding the boxes.) Making these in the workshop Inc wiring lights is much quicker and faster. Adjustable feet mean if your carcase is square then perfect level shelves very easy.
What size mdf to staple on? To router out I mean? Also boards width for mdf are 1200 as u know so I may need to add a strip on as wall is just over. Do you mean just make the boxes in the warehouse. Then fit then mdf the face in situ. Not sure legs will be 270mm plus I'll be using more material but I guess it will be a lot easier. Although I was thinking of lazering across Thankyou for replies
The thinnest mdf you can get away with. 6mm. Not sure what the 270mm means. 1220 is a normal width. I usually use 1 piece. But it's possible to use 2.
I need it 270 mm up from floor to create the even look. Obviously if your making a frame how much shorter are you leaving the frame from ceiling height. As when I lift frame to fit will hit the ceiling. The first box needs to sit at 270mm off the floor adjustable feet are 150mm
Because my wall is 1260. I will have to put a 40mm strip in. With using 6mm planted on surely you may see this join. Or should I use 12mm screwed on fill holes with 2 part filler and joint. Thankyou for any replies
Whichever you feel will work. I use tee nuts and threaded feet. Put the join on a piece of timber( at the back) or pack one wall out 40 mm.
With facing it with 6mm ply, are you then using a nail gun? If so what nail gun as I may need to get one Only have an electric stapler. Take it then filling holes after with 2 part? I may be between off going for 18mm face ply and drywall screws. Countersinking holes filling later More cost effect surely the holes won't be visible after painting Thankyou for reply
If you don't have a nail gun why not just use a hammer with lost head nails? Much less to make good than covering drywall screw heads.
18mm and screws is clumsy and also you can't really Pierce and trim. I use 18g narrow crown Staples. You could use 18g Brad's. Use plenty otherwise you may have a rattler.
A photo would be helpful I've only got a Stanley electrical stapler, I don't think this will be man enough to drive the brads home. What nailer are you using?