Conceal Bookshelf - Book Damage?
1378475
Won't damage your book as long as it fits on the shelf. The hooks on the bottom may damage a dust jacket, but not tear or rip it. I wouldn't put my first edition with a pristine dust jacket on it, but I like it for my ever expanding library in my not-expanding apartment.
1499630
I don't have anything on the bottom shelf because of my cat but I have picture and such on my over shelves. There is a small border around the shelf itself but if you want to put books on it I would say to use bookends just to make sure they stay in place. But to let you know I love this shelf. Everyone wants to know where I got it. It looks great and matches my living room really well. Hope this helps :)
2097792
hi Kim, i havent had the shed too long. so far everything seems to still be dry. but then again i dont keep items such as books in the shed. more for tools, snow blower etc etc. naturally if youre going to store books in the shed i would also recommend keeping the books in a closed plastic container. hope this helps?
1472054
No - of course not. The covers are intended to keep the equipment (computer, printer etc.) dust free when they are not in use. However, I guess that you could always modify the cover by cutting slits and ventilation holes in it to ensure normal functioning.
1035640
I would not put books on the shelves but something lighter, like CD's. There is no back board for this bookshelf, even though the pictures shows one. But without the back baord to keep the shelves steady, it not good for heavy items.
2042373
I have some books on the bottom shelf. It is not sturdy enough to fill with books.
739638
J, I am not sure. The label is very small, ~1X1.5 inches. It appears to be aluminum foil and it possibly could be peele away and the space cleaned with IPA. I've done that on other items such as books, with good results.
449543
I think it might damage the shelf. However a piece of wood under it would be okay. I use a cutting board on top of my toaster oven so I can keep items on it.
437951
They make media (DVD) bookcases that are the perfect depth for paperbacks. Since they are not near as deep, I find I can even put them behind couches, etc. Another idea is dressers. Just fill the drawers with the books, at least they are hidden!
506364
Depends more on the books than the tower: I have some pushed toward the front and others slightly more to the back in an attempt to make sure the ends of some paperbacks do not begin to curl. If are worried about the strength of the sleeves, don't be. The shelves slide in so that they point up at a very slight angle, and so if you front load them with textbooks or whatnot they will be fine.
1250161
I would be nervous doing that, as mine is also on carpet and definitely leans against the wall. I would be nervous that it would topple over if bumped too hard. We have a different bookcase doing something similar on our carpted floor - we went for a bookshelf that is both wider and deeper.
2099774
I have light colored carpeting and brand new navy slipcovers, and I saw no damage. they do suggest that you test it somewhere where you can't see it, but I didn't bother. good luck, Susan! best, Pat
1486006
The shelves are not designed for book. They do not have the depth. CD's just fit. They are strong enough for what they were designed for.
547518
Yes, no problem. The shelf will hold. You can always buy (or have custom-made) a sheepskin cover for the shelf.
348072
Don't do it! Light books and nick nacks. I made the mistake of loading it with medical textbooks. The shelves went a little wobbly then �. But aside from that it has done pretty well. We use it to display a few beach items a few books and our printer is on the bottom shelf
1035641
It is a MEDIA cabinet, so it's not meant for books. You could probably put lighter text books on it, but big ones will probably break it or cause warping.
338363
I would call them "fiberboard". All bookcases of this type have a three-fold back panel that is a cross between solid wood and cardboard. The backing material does not detract from the overall appearance of the shelf. It looks and acts like solid wood after being nailed in place.