Hello everyone,
I am planning to modify my KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA to store weight plates inside. My main concern is whether the KALLAX will remain stable enough for everyday use when subjected to this additional load and after altering the shelves to hold the heavy weight plates.
So far, I intend to use sturdy wooden boards as shelves, possibly reinforcing the original shelves with steel brackets or other supports. I’m wondering if any of you have experience with this or could provide a realistic assessment of how much load the KALLAX can handle, and where its potential weak points might be.
I appreciate any advice or personal experiences you can share!
I am planning to modify my KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA to store weight plates inside. My main concern is whether the KALLAX will remain stable enough for everyday use when subjected to this additional load and after altering the shelves to hold the heavy weight plates.
So far, I intend to use sturdy wooden boards as shelves, possibly reinforcing the original shelves with steel brackets or other supports. I’m wondering if any of you have experience with this or could provide a realistic assessment of how much load the KALLAX can handle, and where its potential weak points might be.
I appreciate any advice or personal experiences you can share!
Mesan schrieb:
If you use the KALLAX with this additional load and by modifying the shelves for the heavy weight plates, will the shelving unit still be stable enough for everyday use?I would be very cautious with that. The KALLAX is quite sturdy for regular use but is not designed to handle permanent point loads. If you plan to store heavy weight plates, you need to pay special attention to the load capacity of the shelves. The thin particle boards are hardly intended for this purpose. Reinforcements might help, but I would rely on structural calculations or user experience reports, as there is a risk of sagging or even breakage.
Have you already checked the maximum weight per compartment allowed by the manufacturer?
Regarding the question of stability, I would like to add the following:
1. The KALLAX shelf is typically designed to hold approximately 13-15 kg (29-33 lbs) per shelf. Weight plates can easily exceed this limit.
2. If you want to use wooden boards as a replacement, choose plywood or solid wood with a thickness of at least 18-20 mm (0.7-0.8 inches). Particleboard is unsuitable for this kind of load.
3. Additional reinforcements, such as metal brackets fixed under the boards, greatly increase stability. Screwing directly into the KALLAX frame is important.
4. Also helpful: Prevent the unit from tipping or wobbling sideways by securing it to the wall or using floor supports.
5. Finally, avoid concentrating the weight in one spot; instead, distribute the load evenly.
Conclusion: With the right materials, reinforcements, and installation, the KALLAX can definitely remain stable enough.
1. The KALLAX shelf is typically designed to hold approximately 13-15 kg (29-33 lbs) per shelf. Weight plates can easily exceed this limit.
2. If you want to use wooden boards as a replacement, choose plywood or solid wood with a thickness of at least 18-20 mm (0.7-0.8 inches). Particleboard is unsuitable for this kind of load.
3. Additional reinforcements, such as metal brackets fixed under the boards, greatly increase stability. Screwing directly into the KALLAX frame is important.
4. Also helpful: Prevent the unit from tipping or wobbling sideways by securing it to the wall or using floor supports.
5. Finally, avoid concentrating the weight in one spot; instead, distribute the load evenly.
Conclusion: With the right materials, reinforcements, and installation, the KALLAX can definitely remain stable enough.
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Thierryzar5 Nov 2023 15:21Simply remove the original flooring, install sturdy wooden boards, screw metal brackets underneath, secure the shelf to the wall, and it will hold. The bonding effect of the reinforcement is crucial.
theo63 schrieb:
KALLAX is fairly sturdy for normal use but not designed for permanent point loads.This is a crucial point. KALLAX is primarily designed as a storage system for light to medium-weight items. Storing heavy metal plates not only changes the structural load but can also weaken the shelf joints over time.
I recommend paying special attention to the connection points between the side panels and shelves. These are made of particleboard and glued, which often represents the weak spot.
Additionally, you should check whether the shelving unit might become permanently warped due to the weight.
My objective assessment:
The KALLAX shelves have a maximum load capacity of about 13–15 kilograms (29–33 pounds) per compartment. Weight plates quickly exceed this limit. Any modifications potentially reduce load-bearing capacity if the material thickness or connection points are not sufficiently reinforced.
A technically sound solution is to use sturdy solid wood panels (e.g., beech multiplex, 18–20 mm (0.7–0.8 inch) thick) and support them from below with metal brackets. The shelving unit should also be secured against tipping over.
Without these measures, the shelf is not stable enough for heavy loads and will very likely suffer damage or deformation.
The KALLAX shelves have a maximum load capacity of about 13–15 kilograms (29–33 pounds) per compartment. Weight plates quickly exceed this limit. Any modifications potentially reduce load-bearing capacity if the material thickness or connection points are not sufficiently reinforced.
A technically sound solution is to use sturdy solid wood panels (e.g., beech multiplex, 18–20 mm (0.7–0.8 inch) thick) and support them from below with metal brackets. The shelving unit should also be secured against tipping over.
Without these measures, the shelf is not stable enough for heavy loads and will very likely suffer damage or deformation.
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