Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to assemble some Ikea Hemnes shelves at home. While the instructions are generally clear, I noticed that some steps are a bit brief—especially when it comes to alignment and stability.
So, my question to the experienced DIYers here in the forum: Are there any specific tips or tricks you follow when installing HEMNES shelves to make them particularly stable and visually appealing on the wall?
I’m interested in advice both for preparation (tools, preparing the wall, etc.) and for the actual assembly—such as tips on how to best place the screws, or whether certain tools that aren’t mentioned in the Ikea manual are really necessary.
Also: Is it worthwhile to use additional brackets or reinforcements if the shelves will be heavily loaded?
I look forward to your detailed and honest experiences and suggestions, so I don’t make any mistakes and can mount the shelves perfectly.
I am currently planning to assemble some Ikea Hemnes shelves at home. While the instructions are generally clear, I noticed that some steps are a bit brief—especially when it comes to alignment and stability.
So, my question to the experienced DIYers here in the forum: Are there any specific tips or tricks you follow when installing HEMNES shelves to make them particularly stable and visually appealing on the wall?
I’m interested in advice both for preparation (tools, preparing the wall, etc.) and for the actual assembly—such as tips on how to best place the screws, or whether certain tools that aren’t mentioned in the Ikea manual are really necessary.
Also: Is it worthwhile to use additional brackets or reinforcements if the shelves will be heavily loaded?
I look forward to your detailed and honest experiences and suggestions, so I don’t make any mistakes and can mount the shelves perfectly.
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dimitrison2 Nov 2020 11:53plo60 schrieb:
I therefore recommend a thorough wall inspection before installation – especially with older buildings.Thank you, that’s an important point I hadn’t considered enough. It is actually a solid wall from the 1970s, made of brick but not plastered.
Donar34 schrieb:
For drywall, I recommend using metal anchors or cavity anchors.Even though I don’t have drywall, I’m currently wondering if I should use more robust anchors than the standard ones from Ikea for safety reasons.
Does anyone have experience with special anchors for old brick walls? I’m unsure if regular expansion anchors are sufficient or if toggle bolts or other types would be better.
Also, I would be interested to know if anyone here has ever installed screws using a cordless drill and whether there are risks to the material if the correct torque is not observed.
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