Gutter Bookshelves Tutorial

Start by attaching the rain gutters to the wall by drilling into the stud.

Gutter bookshelves tutorial.

Then i saw them at my friend heather s. Rain gutters lie uselessly in our attic so getting a little creative can result in useful decors. This is a segment from when brandon went live on facebook to teach you how to make book shelves from vinyl gutters. Super excited about how this diy turned out.

A big plus is the total cost for a few shelves is probably below 20. I had all the other tools and hardware on hand. Since the rain gutters are 2 you should have one stud to drill into. Oct 16 2014 explore marie tuggle s board rain gutter shelves followed by 118 people on pinterest.

By re purposing a vinyl rain gutter you have an easy shelving solution for your home. These shelves are perfect for children to store their favorite books and can be placed at any height so your child can easily access them. Rain gutter book shelves. Gutter hangers 2 45 each so approx 5 per shelf.

Rain gutter bookshelves is a great way to transform simple things into more useful ones. End caps 8 34 a pair. Please let me know if you all try it and show me pictures. Rain gutter bookshelves cost.

Start assembling the gutter shelves by making small signs with a pencil where they will be mounted. Put up the gutters and complete the installation. After hanging each rain gutter shelf with one screw into the stud add two more drywall screws to each shelf. That is a total of about 14 per shelf.

Double check the gutter bookshelves if they are enough stabile safe and in level. Rain gutters are sturdy and take only a short time to be installed. Attach stickers or decorate and enjoy your new diy rain gutter bookshelves. Each bookshelf cost me rain gutters 3 98 for 10 ft so approx.

Unlike wooden bookcases rain gutter shelves won t scratch the flooring or leave imprints in carpet. Bookshelves made with rain gutter materials are practical in rooms where floor space is limited. See more ideas about rain gutter shelves rain gutters gutter bookshelf. A baby room diy project that you can do.

I have seen these rain gutter bookshelves several places online and have always thought they would be wonderful to have in our book loving home. First diy in fatty s room.