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We’ve added a new bespoke DIY product; alcove shelving. You can customise your own in the Jali designer. Alcove shelving is ideal for turning alcove space into a storage solution, perhaps either side of a chimney breast.
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As well setting the size and quantity, you can choose from different shelf styles and batten options. Once ordered, the assembly process is really simple.
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Place cams and cam bolts in the appropriate holes.
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How you attach the battens to your wall depends on your wall type. For example, if it’s a masonry wall, you would start by drilling a larger hole then inserting a wall plug before screwing. Be sure to get the batten completely level, then fit both screws in turn.
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The shelf should simply drop into place, with the cam bolts aligning with the cams.
![](https://cdn.jali.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/alcove-shelving-placing-shelf.jpg)
Once in place, the cams should be locked with pozi screwdriver via the access holes.
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For a simple shelf, this is all that’s required. However, customers can add a back batten which is vital for wider shelves or shelves that will take more load.
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In the Jali designer, you can choose a square front shelf, a rounded front, or if preferred, a ‘lip’ part that fits to the front. This gives the impression of a chunkier shelf.
![](https://cdn.jali.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/alcove-shelving-lip.jpg)
To complete this look, customers could add bespoke 6mm MDF Shapes. This could be glued in place, and filler used to hide all seams before painting.
![](https://cdn.jali.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/alcove-shelving-chunky.jpg)
What can you do with some custom alcove shelving? Get started now.