Does the back of the cabinet look OK, or does it need to be hidden (placed against a wall) ?
1122174
we did place it against a wall but it did not need to be. The back is a plain white fiber board with about 20 small screws. For me that would be ok, it certainly is not ugly
1122175
It's not perfect, because it goes with a lot of nails around, but it's not too bad since the back cover (which comes in two pieces that assemble) looks like a single homogeneous, white, surface. In other words, the back is obviously not the pretty side, but it's ok.
1618142
The cabinet can be secured to the wall. When the doors are open you see the back of the wall. I am pretty happy with mine, fits perfect in my small bathroom.
1491087
It can be secured on one side and/or secured along the back. It's a natural finish so it would most likely need to have an end piece to match your existing cabinets or sandwiched between two cabinets for a custom look. All sides have a polyurethane finish to could be left exposed if that's the look you want.
1098141
The back is finished except for the piece where the computer tower goes. That part comes with a cardboard backing that has to be nailed in, with the little pop out holes for wires. I didn't use that backing as it's flimsy and the nails literally were breaking as we tacked them in. However, I put the desk against the wall. So if you're able to line up the carboard correctly (the fit of it wasn't great either), and don't mind the cardboard tower area back--it's colored to match the desk--you should be okay to have the back showing.
49234
Hi Jeremy, The back is finished so that you do not have to have this against a wall. It would be in the finish that you selected for the entire unit. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you any further concerns. Sandy, Owner Best Kitchen Products
852258
Yes, I think 2 inches on the back and sides should be fine. Mine is set a little more than 1 inch on one side, and set a little away from the wall in the back. It is open on the other side.
793858
It's actually pretty simple. The cabinet has a solid wood piece on the top and bottom. I used a stud finder and ran screws through the inside top and bottom to make sure it was secure. Hope this helps.
1564501
Hi, my cabinet is black, so the back of the cabinet is also black to match. The back of the cabinet is not made of the same material as the rest of the cabinet. It looks like a thick-cardboard-like material. I have mine up against the wall so you do not see the back of the cabinet. I have had it for a couple of months so far and it is holding up rather nicely. I hope this was helpful. Bibi M
92378
It is a fairly low grade of thin plywood. I do not think it would look too attractive from the back. The rest of the piece is very attractive and well made.
374895
I didn't check for thatThis is the neatest cabinet I've ever seen I hung it on the wAll with no problem Hope that this helps you
1105370
The cabinet can be wall mounted or recess mounted. Mine is wall mounted, which I think is a good way to go given the mirrored sides of the cabinet. However, if I measure the depth of the cabinet from the back to the edge where the door rests it would be 3--inhes.
1958330
The back is finished, but it has 2 boards that have to be nailed onto the back (small nails). If you used a black marker to hide the heads it would look OK I believe. Mine is sitting in the middle of the living room (bought it for my daughter but her house isn't ready yet) & I never noticed it until I actually LOOKED at it.
1514759
It is finished on both sides, so you don't have to place it against the wall, however, I think it looks better when positioned this way.
541492
Hi, the back of this unit is not finished so it is better to use it against a wall. Thank you!
617255
The back is finished wood just like the rest of the desk. Would look fine not sitting against a wall.
1714620
We like the cabinet very much. It isnagainst side wall in our bathroom and we were able to buy a backslash for the side to match. Manufacturer doesnt sell this but we bought locally
1186729
the back is black almost cardboard type material.......it's ok but for me only to have against a wall, I would not put it showing