Close off the back of your shelving. This Masonite backboard is 900mm wide and cut to the same height as your uprights, from 650mm to 2.7m. One board covers the back of one bay. It nails onto the back of Shelf Space uprights and gives your unit a neat, finished look. It's cut to size in South Africa from 3mm Supawood and delivered free anywhere in the country.
Use it on freestanding units and room dividers, behind a unit against a painted wall, in a shop or stockroom, or anywhere you don't want things falling off the back.
Why customers choose it
- Nothing falls through: a solid back stops boxes, files and small items slipping off the back of the shelves.
- A finished look: hides the wall and cables behind the unit for a clean, built-in feel.
- Privacy: great for room dividers and units placed back to back.
- Cut to fit: sized to match our 900mm bays and every upright height.
- Works with cross braces: fits behind the cross brace on the back of the unit.
Which height do I need?
Choose the same height as your uprights. You need one backboard per bay.
| Height | Price |
| 650mm | R97 |
| 900mm | R129 |
| 1200mm | R193 |
| 1800mm | R257 |
| 2100mm | R386 |
| 2400mm | R386 |
| 2700mm | R386 |
Dimensions and specifications
| Size | 900mm wide × 650, 900, 1,200, 1,800, 2,100, 2,400 or 2,700mm high (choose above) |
| Material | 3mm Supawood (smooth brown MDF board) |
| Colour | Brown (natural) |
| Mounting | Nails onto the back of Shelf Space uprights (6 nails included) |
What's in the box
- 1 × Masonite backboard, 900mm wide, cut to your chosen height
- 6 panel nails (one in each corner, plus two for the middle)
How to fit it
Lay the board across the back of the bay and hammer a nail into each corner of the uprights, then two more across the middle. If your unit has a cross brace, fit the board behind it.
Goes well with
- Close the ends: Masonite side panels (pair), to finish off both ends of your run.
- Tool wall instead: the pine pegboard panel, R269, if you want to hang tools on the back.
- Shelving: 1-bay shelving units or extra shelves from R187.
Delivery
- Free nationwide delivery on every order, with no minimum spend.
- We cut your boards to size in our own South African workshop, usually within 1 to 3 business days. The courier then takes about 1 to 3 business days, and you get a tracking link by email.
- Professional assembly is available in selected areas. WhatsApp us to check yours.
Frequently asked questions
How many do I need?
One backboard per bay, in the same height as your uprights.
Are nails included?
Yes. Each backboard comes with 6 panel nails.
Can I paint it?
Yes. The smooth face takes paint well once primed.
Can I get a custom size?
Yes. Email hello@shelfspace.co.za with the size you need.
Questions? We're here to help
WhatsApp 068 617 2745, call 082 768 7330 or email hello@shelfspace.co.za. Send us a photo of your space and we'll help you choose the right setup.


