ᐅ Are there any tips for assembling Ikea PAX wardrobes on uneven floors?
Created on: 15 Jul 2020 08:23
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Bernd8
Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to assemble an Ikea Pax wardrobe at home, but I have the problem that the floor in the room is not completely even. There are slight uneven spots of up to about 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) across the surface. My question is: Are there any proven tips or specific methods to safely and securely install the Ikea Pax wardrobe so that it does not become unstable or tilted later on?
I imagine that additional materials or certain assembly steps might help. I am interested in practical experience, tricks with adjustable feet, shims, or similar solutions.
I look forward to well-founded advice on how to best resolve this issue.
I am currently planning to assemble an Ikea Pax wardrobe at home, but I have the problem that the floor in the room is not completely even. There are slight uneven spots of up to about 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) across the surface. My question is: Are there any proven tips or specific methods to safely and securely install the Ikea Pax wardrobe so that it does not become unstable or tilted later on?
I imagine that additional materials or certain assembly steps might help. I am interested in practical experience, tricks with adjustable feet, shims, or similar solutions.
I look forward to well-founded advice on how to best resolve this issue.
In my opinion, the following specific steps should be followed:
- Use a spirit level or laser device to precisely determine the levelness at the mounting points of the cabinet.
- Obtain suitable adjustable furniture feet that allow fine-tuning, ideally models with rubber buffers on the bottom.
- Distribute the load evenly by properly adjusting the cabinet.
- For larger floor irregularities (over 2 cm (0.8 inches)), apply a self-leveling compound before installation or build a stable substructure.
These measures have proven effective in many cases and ensure stability without risky wobbling or warping of the furniture components.
- Use a spirit level or laser device to precisely determine the levelness at the mounting points of the cabinet.
- Obtain suitable adjustable furniture feet that allow fine-tuning, ideally models with rubber buffers on the bottom.
- Distribute the load evenly by properly adjusting the cabinet.
- For larger floor irregularities (over 2 cm (0.8 inches)), apply a self-leveling compound before installation or build a stable substructure.
These measures have proven effective in many cases and ensure stability without risky wobbling or warping of the furniture components.
Hello Bernd8,
I can only agree with the previous recommendations and would like to emphasize how important it is to fully readjust the cabinet after it has been positioned. Especially with uneven floors, stress can build up that may cause long-term damage to the material and doors.
Additionally, it is helpful to carefully follow the assembly instructions from Ikea where adjustable feet are provided. If these are not included in the delivery, they can be purchased separately.
A practical tip: after adjustment, regularly check over time whether anything has shifted and make corrections if necessary. This usually happens when the subfloor is not completely stable.
If you experience problems with doors hanging unevenly, there are ways to readjust the hinges to compensate for unevenness.
I can only agree with the previous recommendations and would like to emphasize how important it is to fully readjust the cabinet after it has been positioned. Especially with uneven floors, stress can build up that may cause long-term damage to the material and doors.
Additionally, it is helpful to carefully follow the assembly instructions from Ikea where adjustable feet are provided. If these are not included in the delivery, they can be purchased separately.
A practical tip: after adjustment, regularly check over time whether anything has shifted and make corrections if necessary. This usually happens when the subfloor is not completely stable.
If you experience problems with doors hanging unevenly, there are ways to readjust the hinges to compensate for unevenness.
danial60 schrieb:
- First, it’s helpful to use a long spirit level to accurately measure the height or unevenness at the points where the feet will stand. This way, you know exactly where and how much adjustment is needed.Exactly! This is the first and by far the most important step – without precise measurement, you’re just guessing. For me, this preparation really made the assembly much easier! 😊
Deandre schrieb:
- Ikea offers adjustable feet for Pax that can be screwed on. Definitely use them, as they are specifically designed to compensate for small floor irregularities.Exactly, Ikea’s feet are really clever. I was a bit skeptical at first, but they make life a lot easier on uneven floors. One more tip: be sure to adjust all the feet, not just the corners, so the load is distributed more evenly.
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