ᐅ Are there special screwdrivers required for assembling IKEA Platsa units?

Hello everyone,

I’m about to assemble the IKEA Platsa wardrobe and wonder if there are any special screwdrivers that are particularly suitable or even required for the assembly.

The manual mentions various screws and fasteners, some with Phillips heads and some with square recesses (Robertson). I do have a standard Phillips screwdriver, but some of the Platsa components look quite specific—especially the screws shown in the instructions, which need to be inserted very precisely.

Are there special screwdrivers from IKEA or third-party suppliers for Platsa that make assembly easier? Or are regular tools, such as a standard Phillips and hex key (Allen wrench), sufficient?

I’m mainly interested in whether anything special is needed because I want to avoid damaging screws or messing up the assembly with the wrong tools. Thanks for your experiences and advice!

For Platsa, you don’t need any special screwdrivers. A standard Phillips screwdriver and a hex key of the appropriate size are sufficient. IKEA usually includes the necessary tools.

Hello Jubemu,

I can confirm that for assembling Platsa, you mainly need a Phillips screwdriver and a hex key (Allen wrench) – IKEA assembly kits usually include a suitable hex key, as baelku already mentioned.

However, if you have a lot of screwing to do, an electric screwdriver with the right bit is recommended to save effort and time.

It is important not to overtighten the screws to avoid damaging the material, especially with particleboard.

If you don’t yet have the right screwdrivers, a bit set including Torx and hex key bits is worthwhile for frequent assembly work.

Peone schrieb:
If you do a lot of screwing, an electric screwdriver with the right bit would be recommended to save effort and time.

Thanks, that’s a good tip. I don’t have a cordless screwdriver right now, but I’m thinking about getting an affordable one since I plan to assemble furniture more often in the future.

Does IKEA include bits specifically designed for Platsa that are uncommon elsewhere? Or are these just regular standard screws and bits? I don’t want to buy expensive special tools just for one piece of furniture.

As an addition:

IKEA mainly uses a few types of screws for Platsa, which are standardized Phillips screws and Allen screws (mostly with metric sizes like M4 or M5).

This means that no special bits or specialty tools are required. The tools included in the package are sufficient for assembly, although they are usually basic and not designed for extensive work.

For those who assemble furniture frequently, I recommend investing in high-quality Phillips and Allen screwdrivers or compatible bits for a cordless drill to make the work easier and save time.

One exception would be if damaged or very special screws are involved – which is not the case with original Platsa.

Just to clarify: There are no official IKEA Platsa screwdrivers. You can assemble everything using a standard Phillips screwdriver and a hex key (Allen wrench).

If you encounter any difficulties, it is usually due to the alignment of the screws or handling, not the tools.