Hello everyone, I am currently considering creating a custom storage solution using IKEA Platsa furniture. I have a question about whether IKEA Platsa cabinets or furniture come with variants or accessories featuring soft-close hinges that make closing the doors particularly smooth and quiet. In other words, is the Platsa system modular and designed to allow soft-close hinges to be used or retrofitted? I want to avoid always slamming the doors shut, so it is important for me to know if IKEA officially offers such hinges or if there are compatible alternatives that fit well and have proven reliable. Thanks for your experiences and advice!
pietro schrieb:
whether there are variants or accessories with soft-close hinges for IKEA PLATSA cabinets or furniture Hey Pietro, good question! I’ve looked into this myself. As far as I know, IKEA doesn’t officially offer soft-close hinges for PLATSA. The standard household hinges work well enough if you close gently. But of course, we all know the feeling—you sometimes want to eliminate the closing noise altogether.
I’ve heard that some people use third-party hinges and simply install them on PLATSA doors. It’s possible, but you need to be very careful with the measurements, or the hinges won’t fit properly.
A quick tip: if it’s just about reducing noise, small self-adhesive dampers you stick on the door frame can help—they’re easy to apply and inexpensive. An official soft-close solution from IKEA would be great, but I think for now you either have to wait or retrofit it yourself.
loken schrieb:
Officially, IKEA does not offer soft-close hinges for PLATSA as far as I know. This assessment is correct. There is no official soft-close version for PLATSA available from IKEA.
The standard hinges for PLATSA are basic surface-mounted or corner hinges without any damping.
Alternatively, so-called "Blum" or "Hettich" soft-close hinges can be retrofitted if the construction of the PLATSA doors is compatible. Caution is advised here, as not all hinges fit mechanically and adjustments may be necessary.
In summary:
- No official soft-close hinge options for PLATSA from IKEA
- Retrofitting is possible but requires precise knowledge of measurements and drilling positions
- Costs and effort may be higher than with standard factory-installed products
I recommend carefully measuring the doors to check if standard double corner hinges with soft-close retrofit mechanism will fit.
I am happy to add a brief guide:
First, you should know that PLATSA doors typically have standard surface-mounted hinges that do not include a soft-close function.
If you want to retrofit soft-close, proceed as follows:
- Check the door thickness and hinge mounting dimensions, as soft-close hinges often have different measurements than standard ones.
- Purchase a soft-close hinge set, for example from Blum, which are known for high quality.
- Compare the drilling holes of the original PLATSA hinges with those of the new set. Adjust holes if necessary.
- Pay attention to whether the hinge is designed for surface mounting or for specific recesses.
- If you prefer not to drill, there are also clip-on soft-closing dampers available that can be installed separately on doors and carcasses.
A common source of problems is incorrect hole spacing and the door weight class the hinge must support.
In short: retrofitting is possible but requires some DIY skills and careful measurements.
First, you should know that PLATSA doors typically have standard surface-mounted hinges that do not include a soft-close function.
If you want to retrofit soft-close, proceed as follows:
- Check the door thickness and hinge mounting dimensions, as soft-close hinges often have different measurements than standard ones.
- Purchase a soft-close hinge set, for example from Blum, which are known for high quality.
- Compare the drilling holes of the original PLATSA hinges with those of the new set. Adjust holes if necessary.
- Pay attention to whether the hinge is designed for surface mounting or for specific recesses.
- If you prefer not to drill, there are also clip-on soft-closing dampers available that can be installed separately on doors and carcasses.
A common source of problems is incorrect hole spacing and the door weight class the hinge must support.
In short: retrofitting is possible but requires some DIY skills and careful measurements.
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reoleon476 Sep 2022 10:25Top topic! I have PLATSA cabinets myself and didn’t want to constantly hear the doors slamming. So, I bought soft-close adhesive dampers and stuck them to the corners of the doors. It was super easy, no drilling required, and now the doors close quietly and smoothly.
Of course, it’s not an integrated solution but more of a retrofit, yet considering the price and effort, it’s a great improvement!
If you’re not very skilled with DIY, I can definitely recommend it. It also works really well with the small doors of PLATSA.
Of course, it’s not an integrated solution but more of a retrofit, yet considering the price and effort, it’s a great improvement!
If you’re not very skilled with DIY, I can definitely recommend it. It also works really well with the small doors of PLATSA.
pietro schrieb:
whether there are versions or accessories for IKEA PLATSA cabinets or furniture with soft-close hinges IKEA does not offer PLATSA furniture with soft-close hinges. You also cannot simply replace the hinges because the door construction is not standardized. Alternatives include adhesive dampers or replacing the doors entirely with models that have compatible overlay hinges.
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