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DIY TV Stand Materials List so You Can Make Your Own
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items Don't let your IKEA Kallax Shelf be basic – give it the glow-up it deserves and elevate the design!
I can't believe how long ago this was! Here is a quick TikTok video I made to answer a Tutorial question – unfortunately I do not have a full YouTube how-to (I was still very new to content creation at the time) but this answers most questions (I thi...
Kallax Makeover Tutorial Video
The Kallax unit I used had 5 squares and the ones they make now only have 4, but the same DIY glow-up can still be applied!
KALLAX Shelf unit - black-brown 42x147 cm (16 3/8x57 5/8 ")
The IKEA drawer inserts that fit perfectly into the Kallax boxes. You need one per box (unless you wanted a different design for your TV Stand). I also cut out the back of a few of the boxes, to make room for the outlets, and to allow for my consoles...
KALLAX Insert with door - black-brown 33x33 cm (13x13 ")
I used individual dowels that I painstakingly cut and glued to fit the drawer fronts, but if you have access to these panels, GO WITH THESE PANELS! They make your life so much easier. Just cut them to size to fit the front of the cabinet insert and l...
Ornamental Mouldings 5 in. x 0.438 in. x 96 in. Ambrosia Wood Large Bead Panel Moulding 1544-8FTWMAP
I did not use nails to attach the dowels (or trim boards) to the cabinet fronts as I did not want the nail to poke through by accident. This wood glue has held up just fine and this project was done almost 5 years ago!
Gorilla 8 oz. Wood Glue; White 62000
The matte look of this paint is what gives the whole TV stand a sophisticated midcentury modern vibe.
Rust-Oleum Specialty 30 oz. Black Chalkboard Paint 301450
I spent some time finding legs that were the right height for my TV & wall, so pay attention to what makes sense for you. We ended up using the 5.7" ones.
Seimneire 4pcs Black Metal Furniture Legs
I got a 10 pack of these, so I had 5 leftover, and I've used them on my other DIY shelves and projects because I love them so much!
Satin Brass Martin Cabinet Top Pull Multipack
I used this to create a wood-look effect (this “paint” is actual wood, so technically it is wood lol) and it comes with a wood graining tool! I didn't want to leave the actual Kallax shelf looking like IKEA particle board, which is why I added this e...
Multi-purpose Wood'n Kit (Med) - Classic Black
I actually used a lighter colour of Retique it (I was limited in terms of access in Canada) and had to stain the shelf back to black after. Any black stain should do!
BEHR PREMIUM 1 qt. #TIS-083 True Black Satin Semi-Transparent Water-Based Interior Wood Stain and Poly in One B626804
Use this to seal your finished product – I only sealed the actual shelf and not the wooden dowels, because I really liked the chalk finish. I used an oil instead to finish the drawer fronts.
Varathane 1 qt. Clear Matte Water-Based Interior Polyurethane 262074