ᐅ Has anyone built a room divider using Kallax shelving units for filing folders?
Created on: 8 May 2024 08:23
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PausarHello everyone,
I am planning to build a room divider using IKEA Kallax shelves specifically for storing file folders. The goal is to create a stable, organized, and visually appealing piece of furniture that not only serves as a room partition but also provides enough depth and width for folders so they don’t fall out or fit too tightly.
Have any of you already assembled a room divider from Kallax units optimized specifically for file folders? I am interested in your experience regarding the dimensions (number of compartments, height), any reinforcements you added, and how you managed the Kallax compartments to store the folders safely and permanently.
Are there modifications you made to the Kallax? For example, custom-made back panels, additional inserts, or holders?
I look forward to your insights and tips, and feel free to share links to products or materials you found effective.
I am planning to build a room divider using IKEA Kallax shelves specifically for storing file folders. The goal is to create a stable, organized, and visually appealing piece of furniture that not only serves as a room partition but also provides enough depth and width for folders so they don’t fall out or fit too tightly.
Have any of you already assembled a room divider from Kallax units optimized specifically for file folders? I am interested in your experience regarding the dimensions (number of compartments, height), any reinforcements you added, and how you managed the Kallax compartments to store the folders safely and permanently.
Are there modifications you made to the Kallax? For example, custom-made back panels, additional inserts, or holders?
I look forward to your insights and tips, and feel free to share links to products or materials you found effective.
The optimal solution for storing lever arch files in a Kallax unit is to use at least the shelf depth of 39 cm (15 inches), as standard lever arch files are usually 32 cm (13 inches) deep. A 2x4 Kallax room divider provides enough compartments for a large number of files and is stable enough when the shelves are screwed together.
A back panel made of solid MDF boards is recommended to increase stability and prevent the files from falling out. Simply mounted on the back of the open Kallax compartments, it provides support.
Tip: For even more stability and a neater finish, the inside of the Kallax units can be covered with foil or fabric to remove the typical wood look and make it less prone to scratches.
A back panel made of solid MDF boards is recommended to increase stability and prevent the files from falling out. Simply mounted on the back of the open Kallax compartments, it provides support.
Tip: For even more stability and a neater finish, the inside of the Kallax units can be covered with foil or fabric to remove the typical wood look and make it less prone to scratches.
For further detail and clarification: If you use Kallax as a room divider and fill both sides with binders, the connection between the individual Kallax units is crucial. I recommend using special connectors or screw sets, which IKEA offers as accessories.
A common challenge is often the height of the binders in relation to the shelf height. Kallax shelves are usually about 33cm (13 inches) high, while binders vary between 30 and 32cm (12 to 13 inches) depending on the type. This can result in a very tight fit.
My advice: Measure the binders carefully, consider removing shelves if you need more flexibility, or add inserts to adjust the height accordingly.
It can also be helpful to place small floor edges or bookends at the bottom to prevent binders from leaning or tipping over within the room divider.
A common challenge is often the height of the binders in relation to the shelf height. Kallax shelves are usually about 33cm (13 inches) high, while binders vary between 30 and 32cm (12 to 13 inches) depending on the type. This can result in a very tight fit.
My advice: Measure the binders carefully, consider removing shelves if you need more flexibility, or add inserts to adjust the height accordingly.
It can also be helpful to place small floor edges or bookends at the bottom to prevent binders from leaning or tipping over within the room divider.
A small tip: The original Kallax back panels are often thin and provide little stability for room dividers used on both sides. Here, sturdy MDF boards with a slightly thicker material feel can be significantly better.
Additionally, when using a room divider, it is important to distribute the load evenly; otherwise, the units may tip or wobble. A connecting strip at the bottom or top is often a good solution.
Additionally, when using a room divider, it is important to distribute the load evenly; otherwise, the units may tip or wobble. A connecting strip at the bottom or top is often a good solution.
Lucien schrieb:
A backing panel made of solid MDF boards is recommended to increase stability That is a very interesting tip for me, thank you. I initially considered using the original backing panels made of thin particleboard, but if they don’t hold up, I would like to switch to MDF.
What thickness have you or others recommended here for the MDF backing panels? 6 mm (1/4 inch) or 8 mm (5/16 inch)?
Also, I have been thinking about milling slots into the side panels to use some kind of adjustable shelf, so I can adapt the storage space. Has anyone done something like this? I’m asking because I have folders of varying heights.
Yours sincerely ;-)
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