I'm 55. Thanks to Paul T. and this video, I took on my very first woodworking project. Used 90% of this plan, with a few tweaks (e.g., used wood flooring planks for my work top. #truth Nothing wall, corner, ceiling related is 90 degrees :) So be prepared to be creative. Paul, thank you! Sincerely, Brad Lucky
Paul, this was the best tutorial I could find on RUclips. You’re a wonderful teacher. I was building an entertainment wall so I had to modify your design a little bit but otherwise I followed your tutorial pretty religiously. It turned out awesome! Thank you!
I love the way you list everything you used including video equipment. I would add "Fantastic Effort" to the list. Also, for the cover of the wiring rather than nailing next time consider magnets. If you ever have to take the cover off to replace a wire (due to damage) or to add more lighting this makes it a bit easier. Pretty much any magnet you can get on the web will do that is round and flat. You can either glue magnets to both surfaces or if the magnets are particularly strong drive screws in the opposite side as a metal place for the magnet to magnetise to. Anyway, I had to post a comment at least to tell you how great it looks, how great the video was, and how much I can appreciate the thought that went into the whole process and project.
I built several islands and built in units in my home as well as a full cabinet/sink system to finish my basement as an in-law suite. I went a little crazy and instead of painting I used home depot birch 3/4” plywood for all my cabinets and sanded them finely then applied a weathered gray stain then sanded fine after drying for a week. I then applied a polyurethane coating , let dry till the smell went away (the key to knowing its dry). I then fine sanded the poly (crucial to make the first coat perfect.) I then applied several (about 15 coats) of polyurethane and fine sanded each coat before applying the next. The end results were absolutely incredible so much that I’ve had several people ask me to build their cabinets and islands for them. I’m a DIY’er as well and I’m a mechanic by trade. Another thing I like to use when attaching shelves is to cut dado slots in the sides (uprights) where the shelves rest unseat if butt joints. I also dado the backing panels and it all locks together and will never move but the way you did it will be fine with glue and screws on butt joints. I also finished my face edges of the shelves with iron on wood edge banding that you can get in rolls of different widths. I absolutely refuse to use any prefab cabinets unless they’re quality made with real plywood (Not MDF or other glued-particulate) board. Any drawers have ball bearing rollers and doors have quality hinges . I also like to use plexiglass or equivalent to make see through cabinet doors and they’re super easy to cut if you use one of those angle head oscillating tools that are for cutting baseboards, door jambs, sheetrock, etc. Those tools are invaluable for woodworking and DIY projects. You’d be surprised just how nice you can make raw wood look with some simple stain/poly and a lot of elbow grease. I’ve had some of my projects covered with custom granite tops and the installers were absolutely blown away when I told them I built it myself and it was the first time I’ve ever done such a thing. I’ve since been working in a cabinet shop part time as it seems I’ve developed a love for woodworking. Yeah man...youtube is definitely the place to go to learn skills you thought you’d never acquire. I really enjoyed your video and your execution of the editing to make it easy for the beginners to have the confidence to tackle it themselves......all without dropping F bombs and drinking beer...lol. Great project and put me down for another subscriber.
@@BrightthgirB has nothing to do with wood swelling. Wood pulls the moisture from the caulk causing it to crack and disappear. Priming before caulking is always best.
I have a similar led light setup in my kitchen. Do yourself a favor and get a smart plug for the outlet that powers the lights. Then you can tell google to turn them on or even have them timed to come on and off. Mine are timed but can be overridden by verbal request.
i'm not sure what was better - your finall project or your dancing in pt 1... thanks for making the vids, i'm using them to guide me as i do almost exactly the same project. thanks!
You make it seem so do-able. Thank you so much- one question- I want to do this in my dining room, however I am not ready to redo my floors- but it's in the 10 year plan- so what happens when I get them done? Should I wait to build the shelves and get the floors done first? Or can I build the shelves nd have flooring done down the road? I don't want to wait on the building project.
This is fantastic Paul! I've been referencing your work here to install the LEDs on the builtin I'm finishing up now. Super clear and helpful. Thanks for taking the extra time to compile and edit the video!
I am so glad I started looking into the next project and found your videos! We're making window seats with drawers and your hardware template made out of scrap wood idea will help so much. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and explaining through the processes. I'll definitely be using your links as I work on our projects!
Hi Paul… Great tutorial! Did you paint the lower prepainted cabinets with the paint sprayer or just the wood filler sections you installed between the cabinets? I am working on a similar project and your answer will be very helpful. Thank you…
Is there a separate video where you demonstrate how you connected the LEDs together to the dimmer? (i.e. all the reds go into some kind of communal clear plastic hookup and all the blacks). Thanks and great job!
Amazing build and thank you for posting this! Couple of questions, 1 - What is the width of the cabinets that you used? 12 foot wall with 11.5'" of extra space = 33.125" width of cabinets? 2 - I noticed that your baseboard trim was greater than 5.5" in hight. Any particular reason the platform was 5.5" in hight and did not match the base board hight? 3 - what was the total hight of the wall.. the width was mentioned (12 feet) but not the hight..
Really like this! My wife is obsessed and telling me that she wants this in our house. 😁 Thank you for the step by step! Just a heads up. Although soldering is spelled like that, the “L” is actually silent and the “o” is pronounced “ah” (as in “hot”). Phonetically it would be sahdderring (sorry for poor representation. 😅 I don’t have the right symbols on my phone). Love the video!!!
Not only is the final product amazing but your explanation and video production is by far one of the best I have seen in the DIY woodworking community. You my friend have just found another subscriber. Keep up the amazing work and I can't wait to see what else you have on your channel. Will be doing this in the den of my home.
I was wondering if you had to wire in series. For instance If I took a single run and wanted to power two different shelves. With only a foot of lighting each. Could I use that same wire and tie into it for power? Or does each shelf need a single run to the supply?
Absolutely love this series! Great work and I found it because I'm looking to install my own built in shelves as well. And hopefully this doesn't come off rudely, but for future reference solder is pronounced 'saw-der' since the 'l' is silent. But regardless, LOVE this video and will be using these ideas myself and finally getting a project I've been promising my wife for three years done!
Great videos...I like your style. You didn't say/show how you secured the shelf boxes to the countertop. You didn't use dowels, did you screw from under the counter?
I wondered if you painted the cabinet doors again or did the paint you used match their factory finish well enough? Also, what type of edge is on the front of the counter top? Is it routed, rounded or just squared as installed? Great job. Thank you in advance!
Hello Paul, thanks for video. I have started building my own on each side of my fireplace using your design. One question, you didn't clearly show how you attached the bookshelves to the wall. Did you fasten them at the top where you left that open space before you attached the molding? And if so, was that the only place where they are fastened to the studs? Seems logical, just wanted some clarification. Thanks.
Yeah I fastened it to the studs using 2.5" wood screws. I only used 1-2 per bookshelf, then fastened the bookshelves together. You will have to measure where the studs are before you put up your shelves. You could also attach it in the open space above too with l brackets or some other way to secure it. I covered the wood screws with wood filler before sanding and painting to hide them.
Not sure if anyone needs it but in case you're wondering how to match the paint to the false fronts or to the bookshelves to match the cabinets, the answer is: laquer. Get a quality laquer paint tinted to match the cabinets (not a big box store, go to a paint store). You'll also need a paint spray gun similar to what Paul used (I have a Wagner Flexio 4000). Sand the wood to 320 or 400. Apply a laquer undercoat (primer). Set to dry. Apply two coats of laquer paint. Did it to my own built in shelves, no one can believe that i painted it myself because of how good the finish looks. (Btw these cabinets were a satin finish)
I have watched your video 200+ times, it is great and very detailed. Thank you! I have bought about all my supplies to do this project. I have two questions if you may: 1) for the Poplar used, did you use a router to make it rounded, not sure if just comes as is from the store and 2) did you use one led stripe per shelf? thank you
Next time you want a better surface finish I suggest you build face frames using pocket screws, saves on all the filling and imperfections/adjustments with single stick framing
Paul, what species of plywood did you use for this project? Looking at the big box stores, recommended plywood for built-ins run $50 per 4x8 sheet. Great video by the way, I am using your tutorial as a guide for our project. Let us know once you have a chance.
First off thanks for the video(s), it has given me inspiration for a current project I am working on. Quick question though, did you secure the bookshelves to the cabinets in any way?
Good job any reason why you use plywood vs mdf since you painted it. Also I m new to your channel and not sure if you can up with a tag line yet. How bout “if Tran can you can too”
Absolutely amazing job with this project. Did you paint the the premade cabinets (inside and out) as well to match the rest of the paint? Can't see this in the video. Thanks
How much did this cost you to make ? It looks very good and I searched this because I was looking into building one myself for a home office and was going to go to lows to purchase the wood And cabinets too
Fantastic video Paul! As a new DIYer it is a very daunting project but I appreciate the simplicity in your explanations as often the lingo and pre-required knowledge is to great for me. Thank you for this. The end result is just beautiful! I just have two questions; 1. Do you have the cost of materials/total cost of the project? 2. Do you have the plan/dimensions of the completed unit that you used so we could then apply to our spaces?
Paul, pertaining to the shelves. How high or low from the top did you put the top shelf & what size molding and crown molding did you use? BTW-love your shelves, I am done with my base and now onto the shelves over the next few weeks!!!
Hey Paul, get yourself a router for some of those joints. Rabbiting and Dados will make your projects a little easier to set up. Your skill deserves the tool. Your projects looks great. Nice work my friend. P.S. turn up the heat, ya buddy is dressed like he's going snowboarding!
hahahaha thats my brother. This was built in December I believe and it was cold in the garage. Yeah I bought a Dado blade not too long ago. I wanna try it out soon!
Nice job i like it. Next time for the soldering you have to buy a soldering paste, help for easier attache to the cable! Many videos to see in youtube.
Wow Brother, great job. I work for a furniture upholstery distributor company in NC, and today I was told by my manager that because of a fireplace mantel with surround I had built, along with other furniture with old barn wood, the co-owner and new office manager wanted me to build a wall unit to display the different patterns for the sales people in the inspection room before market which is at the end of April. Until I watched your video I had a hard time figuring out lighting for each cubby. In the past the wall units had excellent room lighting and cabinets I've built in the past had glass shelving, one light was sufficient. Your dead space idea was like a duh moment for me. Before we left the warehouse she, my boss, also mentioned that if they like what what I build, even though its just the sales people that's going to see it I should get my crew together to revamp the show room. PS, I have an idea for your slogan, If Tran can, so can you. By the way, have I already said, WOW
Thanks Gabe! An electrician on here told me the switch cannot be hidden for code reasons? I am not 100% sure but just in case might have to look into that before you do it!
@@PaulTranDIY Yes, that's correct. Any termination point of conductors (such as in a plug or switch box) must stay accessible for future issues. That void is borderline okay because you can reach the plug, but it would be frustrating if any problems happened. I suggest a hatch cut into the back of a cabinet like the one already there, but bigger.
Hi Paul, I love the video and your work. Great Job. I was wondering if the LED Dimmer is able to turn the lights off completely? Also, do you use the dimmer to do this or have you installed it or a different dimmer on a wall. Thanks for all the detailed info.
Very well done again! I noticed prior to painting, you had the cabinet hinges on the bases. I wondered if you just removed them and then painted the entire cabinets including the doors?
Also, the links are really well laid out and easy to use. I am going to use your whole led setup and definitely would have had a hard time setting it all up without your help. Thanks!
Amazing job! I am almost complete following your great work! . 2 quick questions: What color did you use for the bookcase top to match the pre painted bottom? What type of board did u use under the crown molding on top of the bookcase? Thanks for your help. Looking forward to completing this soon!
I used www.lowes.com/pd/EverTrue-5-5-in-x-8-ft-Interior-Primed-MDF-Baseboard-Moulding/1000446163 I believe I used a 3.25 or 3.5" and a 5.5" MDF baseboard Moulding The color I chose did not match spot on, so I ended up having to paint the cabinet doors too. Not sure if they will peel. I sanded them and primed them but its not real wood so we will see how it holds up.
I'm 55. Thanks to Paul T. and this video, I took on my very first woodworking project. Used 90% of this plan, with a few tweaks (e.g., used wood flooring planks for my work top. #truth Nothing wall, corner, ceiling related is 90 degrees :) So be prepared to be creative. Paul, thank you! Sincerely, Brad Lucky
very well-designed and meticulous, I 'd pay extra for such a carpenter's quality
You are SO much more than just a "DIY'er my friend!! Excellent instructions! AMAZING built in!! God bless!
This was exactly what I was looking for! I went through many videos for built in shelves, yours was by far the most clear and direct! Thanks!
I strongly agree with you! :D time for DIY
Paul, this was the best tutorial I could find on RUclips. You’re a wonderful teacher. I was building an entertainment wall so I had to modify your design a little bit but otherwise I followed your tutorial pretty religiously. It turned out awesome! Thank you!
Thats great to hear! Would love to see a photo if you have one. DM me on Instagram if you have one.
Paul Tran DIY I sure do! Just sent a pic to you via Instagram.
I love the way you list everything you used including video equipment. I would add "Fantastic Effort" to the list. Also, for the cover of the wiring rather than nailing next time consider magnets. If you ever have to take the cover off to replace a wire (due to damage) or to add more lighting this makes it a bit easier. Pretty much any magnet you can get on the web will do that is round and flat. You can either glue magnets to both surfaces or if the magnets are particularly strong drive screws in the opposite side as a metal place for the magnet to magnetise to. Anyway, I had to post a comment at least to tell you how great it looks, how great the video was, and how much I can appreciate the thought that went into the whole process and project.
thats a great idea!
Best DIY I have ever watched. Thank you for sharing your talents. I am inspired.
'Believe You Can Build It! (Slogan Idea) Thanks so much- super great video!
Finished my book shelve using your tutorial video, made a couple of changes we had a larger room.
I built several islands and built in units in my home as well as a full cabinet/sink system to finish my basement as an in-law suite.
I went a little crazy and instead of painting I used home depot birch 3/4” plywood for all my cabinets and sanded them finely then applied a weathered gray stain then sanded fine after drying for a week.
I then applied a polyurethane coating , let dry till the smell went away (the key to knowing its dry).
I then fine sanded the poly (crucial to make the first coat perfect.)
I then applied several (about 15 coats) of polyurethane and fine sanded each coat before applying the next.
The end results were absolutely incredible so much that I’ve had several people ask me to build their cabinets and islands for them.
I’m a DIY’er as well and I’m a mechanic by trade.
Another thing I like to use when attaching shelves is to cut dado slots in the sides (uprights) where the shelves rest unseat if butt joints.
I also dado the backing panels and it all locks together and will never move but the way you did it will be fine with glue and screws on butt joints.
I also finished my face edges of the shelves with iron on wood edge banding that you can get in rolls of different widths.
I absolutely refuse to use any prefab cabinets unless they’re quality made with real plywood (Not MDF or other glued-particulate) board.
Any drawers have ball bearing rollers and doors have quality hinges .
I also like to use plexiglass or equivalent to make see through cabinet doors and they’re super easy to cut if you use one of those angle head oscillating tools that are for cutting baseboards, door jambs, sheetrock, etc.
Those tools are invaluable for woodworking and DIY projects.
You’d be surprised just how nice you can make raw wood look with some simple stain/poly and a lot of elbow grease.
I’ve had some of my projects covered with custom granite tops and the installers were absolutely blown away when I told them I built it myself and it was the first time I’ve ever done such a thing.
I’ve since been working in a cabinet shop part time as it seems I’ve developed a love for woodworking.
Yeah man...youtube is definitely the place to go to learn skills you thought you’d never acquire.
I really enjoyed your video and your execution of the editing to make it easy for the beginners to have the confidence to tackle it themselves......all without dropping F bombs and drinking beer...lol.
Great project and put me down for another subscriber.
Great job! You made the crown moulding look extremely easy! Will be tackling something similiar to this shortly. Thanks for the informative video!
This is now my new hyperfixation for my sitting room and maybe even my bedroom. 😍😍😍😍
Great list of things you used. Would love to know what paint as well.
You should prime one coat before you caulk to prevent the wood from drying out the caulk over time. Thanks for sharing. Loved the videos
Thats good to know, did not know about that!
yeah..that happened to one gate I painted white
@@BrightthgirB has nothing to do with wood swelling. Wood pulls the moisture from the caulk causing it to crack and disappear. Priming before caulking is always best.
Absolutely love your way of explaining and your precision. Would loveeeeee to see a tutorial on mudroom furniture/bench/shelves!!! Pleaseeeee!
Your wiring technique is brilliant! I'll be applying that to my planned built-in shelves.
Nice job. A little tip for soldering is use flux paste. The solder flows better.
I have a similar led light setup in my kitchen. Do yourself a favor and get a smart plug for the outlet that powers the lights. Then you can tell google to turn them on or even have them timed to come on and off. Mine are timed but can be overridden by verbal request.
I am blown away. This was so well done. And the first DIY of yours I saw. I subscribed after this. I absolutely will be watching your other videos!
i'm not sure what was better - your finall project or your dancing in pt 1... thanks for making the vids, i'm using them to guide me as i do almost exactly the same project. thanks!
You make it seem so do-able. Thank you so much- one question- I want to do this in my dining room, however I am not ready to redo my floors- but it's in the 10 year plan- so what happens when I get them done? Should I wait to build the shelves and get the floors done first? Or can I build the shelves nd have flooring done down the road? I don't want to wait on the building project.
Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I was able to replicate as close with some little tweaks. Thanks again.
This is fantastic Paul! I've been referencing your work here to install the LEDs on the builtin I'm finishing up now. Super clear and helpful. Thanks for taking the extra time to compile and edit the video!
I am so glad I started looking into the next project and found your videos! We're making window seats with drawers and your hardware template made out of scrap wood idea will help so much. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and explaining through the processes. I'll definitely be using your links as I work on our projects!
Love the detail you put in this. Your video editing along with built in project are extremely well done.
Paul, great video. Did you prime the shelves before spraying? If so, what primer did you use?
Looks great !!
I'm getting ready to do something like this in my son's room. How deep was the counter top?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Paul… Great tutorial! Did you paint the lower prepainted cabinets with the paint sprayer or just the wood filler sections you installed between the cabinets? I am working on a similar project and your answer will be very helpful. Thank you…
Researching for my own built-in project and your plan and tips are much appreciated. Your wall unit came out fabulous!
Is there a separate video where you demonstrate how you connected the LEDs together to the dimmer? (i.e. all the reds go into some kind of communal clear plastic hookup and all the blacks). Thanks and great job!
Wow a great series of videos. I am going to try your instructions to build these next to my fireplace. The final product looks amazing. Thank you.
This looks amazing! How much did you spend on this project? Can you give us a breakdown?
Amazing build and thank you for posting this!
Couple of questions,
1 - What is the width of the cabinets that you used? 12 foot wall with 11.5'" of extra space = 33.125" width of cabinets?
2 - I noticed that your baseboard trim was greater than 5.5" in hight. Any particular reason the platform was 5.5" in hight and did not match the base board hight?
3 - what was the total hight of the wall.. the width was mentioned (12 feet) but not the hight..
Great video and tutorial on building built ins. Nice job friend!!!
Really like this! My wife is obsessed and telling me that she wants this in our house. 😁 Thank you for the step by step!
Just a heads up. Although soldering is spelled like that, the “L” is actually silent and the “o” is pronounced “ah” (as in “hot”). Phonetically it would be sahdderring (sorry for poor representation. 😅 I don’t have the right symbols on my phone). Love the video!!!
Your shelves turned out AWESOME!! They’re absolutely beautiful.
Hey what kind of plywood did you use ? I know it was 3/4 but it looks smoother than regular plywood..
Perfect video, I’m so happy I stumbled upon it!
Not only is the final product amazing but your explanation and video production is by far one of the best I have seen in the DIY woodworking community. You my friend have just found another subscriber. Keep up the amazing work and I can't wait to see what else you have on your channel. Will be doing this in the den of my home.
I was wondering if you had to wire in series. For instance If I took a single run and wanted to power two different shelves. With only a foot of lighting each. Could I use that same wire and tie into it for power? Or does each shelf need a single run to the supply?
Excellent work Paul, I enjoyed both videos.
Absolutely love this series! Great work and I found it because I'm looking to install my own built in shelves as well. And hopefully this doesn't come off rudely, but for future reference solder is pronounced 'saw-der' since the 'l' is silent.
But regardless, LOVE this video and will be using these ideas myself and finally getting a project I've been promising my wife for three years done!
Strength Rejoices in a Challenge! You have a new subscriber. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Absofreakinlutely Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a crazy diy. Looks amazing!
Great videos...I like your style. You didn't say/show how you secured the shelf boxes to the countertop. You didn't use dowels, did you screw from under the counter?
I wondered if you painted the cabinet doors again or did the paint you used match their factory finish well enough? Also, what type of edge is on the front of the counter top? Is it routed, rounded or just squared as installed? Great job. Thank you in advance!
Hello Paul, thanks for video. I have started building my own on each side of my fireplace using your design. One question, you didn't clearly show how you attached the bookshelves to the wall. Did you fasten them at the top where you left that open space before you attached the molding? And if so, was that the only place where they are fastened to the studs? Seems logical, just wanted some clarification. Thanks.
Yeah I fastened it to the studs using 2.5" wood screws. I only used 1-2 per bookshelf, then fastened the bookshelves together. You will have to measure where the studs are before you put up your shelves. You could also attach it in the open space above too with l brackets or some other way to secure it. I covered the wood screws with wood filler before sanding and painting to hide them.
This turned out beautiful and I love the way you showed the the step by step process! Great job!
Not sure if anyone needs it but in case you're wondering how to match the paint to the false fronts or to the bookshelves to match the cabinets, the answer is: laquer. Get a quality laquer paint tinted to match the cabinets (not a big box store, go to a paint store). You'll also need a paint spray gun similar to what Paul used (I have a Wagner Flexio 4000).
Sand the wood to 320 or 400. Apply a laquer undercoat (primer). Set to dry. Apply two coats of laquer paint.
Did it to my own built in shelves, no one can believe that i painted it myself because of how good the finish looks. (Btw these cabinets were a satin finish)
Very thorough instructions! Thanks
Sorry if I missed this but what size baseboards did you use under the crown moulding? Great job! I hope to get close to what you did. TY
Lots of great ideas. Thanks! Slogan idea for you: Paul Tran Can!
Amazing results! Great job... I do have one question. Did you paint the cabinets so the white color match the shelf?
Same question i was wondering...looks like melamine so i assume not..
I have watched your video 200+ times, it is great and very detailed. Thank you! I have bought about all my supplies to do this project. I have two questions if you may: 1) for the Poplar used, did you use a router to make it rounded, not sure if just comes as is from the store and 2) did you use one led stripe per shelf? thank you
Turned out incredible, great job. You saved a lot of money but most importantly you have the pride of your accomplishment:)
Next time you want a better surface finish I suggest you build face frames using pocket screws, saves on all the filling and imperfections/adjustments with single stick framing
Paul, what species of plywood did you use for this project? Looking at the big box stores, recommended plywood for built-ins run $50 per 4x8 sheet. Great video by the way, I am using your tutorial as a guide for our project. Let us know once you have a chance.
This is so great, dang! Definitely going to be referencing this later, now that I'm house hunting, with eventually building a library in mind.
First off thanks for the video(s), it has given me inspiration for a current project I am working on. Quick question though, did you secure the bookshelves to the cabinets in any way?
One question - when stringing the LEDs, you use one strip for two spaces: did you drill a hole between the two spaces to thread the LEDs through?
Loved the video. Great results. Curious what the approximate budget was for this project?
Exactly what I want to build in my home, thank you for the ideas!
Did you build it?
Good job any reason why you use plywood vs mdf since you painted it. Also I m new to your channel and not sure if you can up with a tag line yet. How bout “if Tran can you can too”
Absolutely amazing job with this project. Did you paint the the premade cabinets (inside and out) as well to match the rest of the paint? Can't see this in the video. Thanks
Paul can you provide a list of how many piece of plywood and the type of plywood? Thanks
looks great-- great job!
Good job. I like the lighting.
Gonna build this over the winter! Amazing guide! Thanks
Wow, when you make a list in the description, you make a list! Very informative! Thanks a lot!
How much did this cost you to make ? It looks very good and I searched this because I was looking into building one myself for a home office and was going to go to lows to purchase the wood And cabinets too
Looks SO SO good! Nice job
Paul what kind of paint did you use?
Did you make the cabinet doors? How? Great Work, well done!
Fantastic video Paul! As a new DIYer it is a very daunting project but I appreciate the simplicity in your explanations as often the lingo and pre-required knowledge is to great for me. Thank you for this. The end result is just beautiful!
I just have two questions;
1. Do you have the cost of materials/total cost of the project?
2. Do you have the plan/dimensions of the completed unit that you used so we could then apply to our spaces?
Paul, pertaining to the shelves. How high or low from the top did you put the top shelf & what size molding and crown molding did you use? BTW-love your shelves, I am done with my base and now onto the shelves over the next few weeks!!!
Dude this turned out great. Looks awesome!
Great video Paul! What would you recommend if I need deeper cabinets without building from scratch or breaking the bank? Thanks for your insight!
You're a 'professional' DIYer then 😁. Excellent job!
Hey Paul, get yourself a router for some of those joints. Rabbiting and Dados will make your projects a little easier to set up. Your skill deserves the tool. Your projects looks great. Nice work my friend. P.S. turn up the heat, ya buddy is dressed like he's going snowboarding!
hahahaha thats my brother. This was built in December I believe and it was cold in the garage. Yeah I bought a Dado blade not too long ago. I wanna try it out soon!
Absolutely stunning work!
I bought the same exact cabinets, what color/shade and brand of paint did you use to match the cabinets??
Very nice! What is the height and depth of the bottom cabinets?
Nice job!
Nice job i like it. Next time for the soldering you have to buy a soldering paste, help for easier attache to the cable! Many videos to see in youtube.
Thanks!! that would make it so much easier
Wow Brother, great job. I work for a furniture upholstery distributor company in NC, and today I was told by my manager that because of a fireplace mantel with surround I had built, along with other furniture with old barn wood, the co-owner and new office manager wanted me to build a wall unit to display the different patterns for the sales people in the inspection room before market which is at the end of April. Until I watched your video I had a hard time figuring out lighting for each cubby. In the past the wall units had excellent room lighting and cabinets I've built in the past had glass shelving, one light was sufficient. Your dead space idea was like a duh moment for me. Before we left the warehouse she, my boss, also mentioned that if they like what what I build, even though its just the sales people that's going to see it I should get my crew together to revamp the show room. PS, I have an idea for your slogan, If Tran can, so can you. By the way, have I already said, WOW
Thanks Gabe! An electrician on here told me the switch cannot be hidden for code reasons? I am not 100% sure but just in case might have to look into that before you do it!
@@PaulTranDIY Yes, that's correct. Any termination point of conductors (such as in a plug or switch box) must stay accessible for future issues. That void is borderline okay because you can reach the plug, but it would be frustrating if any problems happened. I suggest a hatch cut into the back of a cabinet like the one already there, but bigger.
@@raymondmcgee4491 Thanks Raymond for the clarification!!
"If Tran can, so can you!" 😂 Good one!
Did you use 16 or 18 gauge brad nails?
Fantastic work! Looks great and thanks for the amazing detail
Hey man, how did you accommodate the base molding with the bottom cabinets? Mine sticks out a bit so how would you make the shelf flush to the wall?
Hi Paul, I love the video and your work. Great Job. I was wondering if the LED Dimmer is able to turn the lights off completely? Also, do you use the dimmer to do this or have you installed it or a different dimmer on a wall. Thanks for all the detailed info.
What color and type of paint did you use on this project? I have followed and made a replica up to the paint!
Thanks for the video it inspired me to build my own shelves.
What’s the width and height of the top shelf sections? I’m planning on starting a similar project for my new house.
Are the shelves just resting on the countertop without and attachment points?
Very well done again! I noticed prior to painting, you had the cabinet hinges on the bases. I wondered if you just removed them and then painted the entire cabinets including the doors?
Also, if you recall, what paint did you use on your project? Thanks again
Great video! Easy to follow, great advice, thank you! More people should subscribe, keep the videos coming!
Also, the links are really well laid out and easy to use. I am going to use your whole led setup and definitely would have had a hard time setting it all up without your help. Thanks!
Thanks Shawn! Appreciate the kind words!
WOW!!!! That turned out beautifully!!!
Hi ! great stuff, very impressive.
How long did it take in total?
Amazing job! I am almost complete following your great work! . 2 quick questions:
What color did you use for the bookcase top to match the pre painted bottom?
What type of board did u use under the crown molding on top of the bookcase?
Thanks for your help. Looking forward to completing this soon!
I used www.lowes.com/pd/EverTrue-5-5-in-x-8-ft-Interior-Primed-MDF-Baseboard-Moulding/1000446163
I believe I used a 3.25 or 3.5" and a 5.5" MDF baseboard Moulding
The color I chose did not match spot on, so I ended up having to paint the cabinet doors too. Not sure if they will peel. I sanded them and primed them but its not real wood so we will see how it holds up.
Thank you for all of your help!
Beautiful work my friend. Thanks for sharing
Amazing job! They turned out beautifully. 💗