derek123 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm getting an Ikea Expedit 2x4 bookshelf soon and I was wondering what the max weight capacity was for the top of the shelf. I was planning on laying it side ways and putting my t.v. on top, until I can afford a flat screen that hangs above it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djones0930 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm getting an Ikea Expedit 2x4 bookshelf soon and I was wondering what the max weight capacity was for the top of the shelf. I was planning on laying it side ways and putting my t.v. on top, until I can afford a flat screen that hangs above it. There have been a bunch of these questions...just use the vinylcollective.proboards.com google search engine at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 There have been a bunch of these questions...just use the vinylcollective.proboards.com google search engine at the bottom The vast majority of Expedit questions on this message board are "records per cube" related. I don't think I've seen a thread here about maximum weight on top of one (i.e. a TV). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek123 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Exactly. I've google searched, and searched, and havnt found the answer. I have found that I may need to brace the back of the shelf with ply wood, especially since i'll be laying it horizontally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i have my 32" flat screen and a turntable on mine, and it could definitely stand more weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 the 2x4 can definitely do it... i have a 36" CRT TV on one (on its side) in my living room as well as two large planters full of a good amount of dirt... i dont think you'll have any issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek123 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Awesome. Feeling better about this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 yeah you should be fine.. the tv on mine is a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yeah the expedit is pretty solid, I've got my stereo and turntable on top but I'd feel comfortable putting some heavier stuff on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabpower Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I would sit on it because they are that solid (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've used them as benches, with multiple people, you are good, no flat screen is big enough to kill one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headtowall Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I used to keep my tv on top of mine. no problem at all. (well mine is a flat screen so its light also) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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