simulated leather bound book spines

How to Measure

1. Spines do not have the full depth of a book. To disguise this you will need to run the full width of your shelf. Measure this width. NB. You can mix in spines with real books to reduce the width of spines
you would require.
2. Any odd widths can be made up from Book Spines 4, 6 or 8 which are designed to be broken down into individual books. Small disparities can easily be 'lost in shadow' at the end of a row. You can also place a spine at an angle to rest to make up space at the end of a row.
3. Measure the height of your shelf. Keep in mind that book spines can be laid horizontally on top of other spines, as you would often find in a library, should you wish to make up more height.
4. Once you have established width and height requirements, order accordingly.

How to Install

1. To increase the perception of depth paint or stain your back panel a dark colour.
2. You can attach the spines to this back panel. When doing this it is often best to move the panel forward so that the spines are not set too far back in the shelf.
3. You can also mount spines onto brackets (you will need to use this method if you are hiding paperbacks) or, if mixing with real books, prop them with those books (although be aware that they will fall should the real books be removed).