#UPCYCLED DIY GARDEN ARCH HOW TO#

Drill two pilot holes into a piece of cut pine and then drill this piece pine into the ceiling. When cut, position the cut hardboard into place over the top of the first robe insert (making sure the top is pushed up to the ceiling), mark where the hardboard lines up on the ceiling with a pen and remove the hardboard. Make sure the hardboard is secured to your work surface with clamps. Workout how high you would like the arch to be cut I chose 40cm above the top of the robe inserts. Then make another mark halfway between the first and second robe insert. Make a mark noting where the side of the robe insert starts on the left side as well as the inside of the robe insert. Make a mark indicating the top of the shelf on the left side. You will need someone to help you with this. Please ensure the hardboard panel is pushed up flush to the ceiling before moving onto the next steps. If this sounds confusing, please head over to my Instagram Stories under “ Arched Library ” and watch how I did this step. Hold one panel of hardboard above one robe insert (ensure it’s pushed up flush to the ceiling) and using a pen make the following marks below. This doesn’t have to be perfect but paint at least one coat as it’ll help later on. Paint the wall between the ceiling and the top of the robe inserts. Repeat along the robe inserts until they are all connected and secured to the wall. Secure the two robe inserts to the wall using the angle brackets. Use a level to ensure the robe inserts are perfectly in line with each other. Place a piece of cut pine in between the robe inserts and drill one screw into the timber from either side of the two robe inserts. Position the first two robe inserts in place. Line the bookshelves along the wall and mark where the wall studs are in the wall. The next step is to the assemble the robe inserts this is a two person job and you will need a screwdriver.

Sweep the floor and ensure the area is clear of furniture and debris. I had to remove existing bookshelves, which tore the plaster off the wall so I patched these spots up using multi-purpose filler. Start by clearing the wall of art, bookshelves and anything else that may be in the way. I also removed the fan in the studio as I have an air conditioning unit, and I got 6 downlights installed by the team at Diverse Electrical Group. I also used safety glasses, protective mask and ear plugs while operating the mitre saw.

Measuring tape, jute twine, ruler and penĭulux 1Step Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat 2L in Lexicon Quarterĭulux 4L Semi-Gloss Interior Paint in “Clay Pipe”įor this project I used my Ryobi Compound Mitre Saw (or you can ask Bunnings to cut the timber for you), jigsaw, Brad Nailer Gun, Ryobi Drill, Ryobi Detail Sander and Clamps.

#UPCYCLED DIY GARDEN ARCH HOW TO#

Read on to learn how to make your own DIY Arched Wall Library, as always I have included the project details, materials with links and step by step instructions.Īnd to see how this DIY Arched Wall Library came together, make sure you check out this video ! Before & Afterĥ x Pieces of Short Pine, each piece cut in two using mitre saw or Bunnings cutting service It looks so beautiful! And I hope you feel inspired to give it a try. This project was a total labour of love and every time I walk past my studio, I can’t help but smile. I’ve always wanted an arched wall library in our house and this has blown my expectations and dreams. I learned lots of new skills, including how to use a mitre saw and a brad nail gun and I am very proud I built this DIY Arched Wall Library with my own two hands. I did heaps of research, spoke to the team at Bunnings and watched lots of YouTube tutorials ( especially this one!) before diving headfirst into the project with gusto. This is without a doubt my biggest DIY project to date. We’ve been talking about it for years and I am so excited to be partnering with Bunnings to turn this dream into a realty! A row of bookshelves where we can beautifully store our books and keepsakes. I am so excited to finally share my DIY Arched Wall Library! This project has been months in the making and I couldn’t be happier! Ever since we built our home, we have always regretted not adding a wall library. What do you do when dream of having an arched wall library in your home? You hack robe inserts from Bunnings and make it!

Upcycled diy garden arch