Supplies:
- IKEA Ekby Alex Shelf – assembled
- 2 boards 48 3/8″L x 11 3/8″ W x 3/4″D
- 2 boards 4 1/2″L x 11 3/8″W x 3/4″D
- Minwax 61500 Pre Stain Wood Conditioner
- Stain – I used Minwax Mission Oak in Gloss
- sand paper
- brad nailer and 1″ nails
- 26″ hairpin legs
- drill
I had the boards cut at the Home Depot, so I was sanded and was ready to go.
Step 1: Follow the instructions to pre-stain and stain the boards.
Step 2: Use a brad nailer to attach the boards to the shelf.
Step 3: Drill hair pin legs to bottom.
See the full tutorial here.
~ Lauren Koster
Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling.
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Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
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