Hello everyone, I’m planning to secure an IKEA Pax wardrobe to wooden floors but have some uncertainties about the best method to do so. My wooden floors are quite delicate, and I want to ensure both the wardrobe’s stability and avoid damaging the floor. Are there recommended screws, anchors, or special fastening systems to consider when installing a Pax wardrobe on wooden floors? Also, how should the positioning be handled if wall fixings are only possible at certain points? I’m looking forward to any tips or experiences you can share!
Hello haufu, I’m happy to help. In general, when working with wooden floors, it’s important to fasten the furniture in a way that prevents damage to the floor while keeping the cabinet stable. Here is my recommendation step-by-step:
- If possible, attach the PAX to the wall. IKEA provides brackets and screws for this, which you insert into wall anchors.
- For wooden floors, be careful not to drive long screws into the visible surface to avoid any protrusions.
- Instead, use short screws with suitable wall anchors.
- If continuous wall attachment is not possible, I recommend additional floor protection using anti-slip pads under the feet.
- To secure the cabinet to the floor, you can also use special wood screws, but be sure to pre-drill to prevent splitting the wood.
A common mistake is driving screws too deep or using unsuitable screws, which can damage the floor. If you can provide more details about the floor (e.g. parquet, planks), I can give you more precise advice.
- If possible, attach the PAX to the wall. IKEA provides brackets and screws for this, which you insert into wall anchors.
- For wooden floors, be careful not to drive long screws into the visible surface to avoid any protrusions.
- Instead, use short screws with suitable wall anchors.
- If continuous wall attachment is not possible, I recommend additional floor protection using anti-slip pads under the feet.
- To secure the cabinet to the floor, you can also use special wood screws, but be sure to pre-drill to prevent splitting the wood.
A common mistake is driving screws too deep or using unsuitable screws, which can damage the floor. If you can provide more details about the floor (e.g. parquet, planks), I can give you more precise advice.
Guyju schrieb:
If you have more details about the flooring (e.g., hardwood, floorboards), I can give you more precise advice.Yes, that’s really important and makes a big difference. My tip: with genuine hardwood flooring, be very careful and preferably use non-slip felt pads under the furniture feet instead of driving screws through the floor 😉. Fortunately, the PAX usually holds well with the wall bracket screws if the wall is stable. If not, then use smart anti-slip pads combined with a proper wall fixing.
Don’t worry, we’ll get it sorted!
Hey, attaching PAX to wooden floors is not that difficult! 😊 I used IKEA corner brackets back then and also put felt pads under the feet, so nothing slips and the beautiful wooden floor stays in perfect condition. If you're worried that the screws might damage the floor, just pre-drill with a thin drill bit and then gently tap them in! One more little tip: if you connect multiple segments, the whole thing becomes even more stable – it really holds firm!
In addition to the previous posts: For wooden floors, not only the correct screw length but also the spacing of the fasteners is crucial. Ideally, the wall brackets should be anchored into the wall studs, as the wall itself often consists only of a drywall surface. When mounting directly on the floor and if wall fastening is not possible, it is recommended to use furniture connectors (cabinet fasteners) between the PAX units to achieve better load distribution and prevent slipping. This method protects the floor and increases stability.
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