ᐅ Are there back panels for the Kallax shelves that provide a complete seal against insects?
Created on: 25 Dec 2023 09:17
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Gauflo
Good morning everyone!
I am currently planning to assemble my Kallax shelf in the dining room and am wondering if there are back panels for the Kallax that actually seal well enough to prevent insects or small crawling creatures from getting through. I’m especially interested in whether there are materials or models that not only serve as a visual back panel but also provide a true barrier against insects.
Do you have any experience with special back panels that can be retrofitted, or perhaps any DIY tips on how to properly seal the back yourself? It is important to me that the shelf is completely closed at the back without having to apply complicated sealing later on. I would really appreciate any specific recommendations!
I am currently planning to assemble my Kallax shelf in the dining room and am wondering if there are back panels for the Kallax that actually seal well enough to prevent insects or small crawling creatures from getting through. I’m especially interested in whether there are materials or models that not only serve as a visual back panel but also provide a true barrier against insects.
Do you have any experience with special back panels that can be retrofitted, or perhaps any DIY tips on how to properly seal the back yourself? It is important to me that the shelf is completely closed at the back without having to apply complicated sealing later on. I would really appreciate any specific recommendations!
Gauflo schrieb:
Could you say a bit more about these "rigid foam boards" that @Timofa mentioned?Hey! Sure, rigid foam boards are very lightweight and water-resistant. They don’t have the same durability as a masonry wall, but the shelf doesn’t face heavy loads on the back anyway. I personally have a board made of XPS (extruded polystyrene rigid foam) attached inside my shelf – it keeps dust and small flies away and hasn’t dented, even though I’ve pressed against it several times. An additional coat of paint can improve protection. They work well against insects because the surface has almost no holes. 🙂
One more thought:
If you want to completely keep insects out, it can help to cover the shelf from the outside with a fine-mesh insect screen fabric – this is even denser than many panels and still allows air to pass through.
Of course, it doesn’t look very nice, but it is technically a good addition to a solid back panel.
If you want to completely keep insects out, it can help to cover the shelf from the outside with a fine-mesh insect screen fabric – this is even denser than many panels and still allows air to pass through.
Of course, it doesn’t look very nice, but it is technically a good addition to a solid back panel.
theo63 schrieb:
If you really want to keep insects out completely, it can help to cover the shelf from the outside with a fine mesh insect screenInteresting approach, thanks! However, for the dining room, it might look too "technical" for my taste. But I will keep it in mind if I want to seal areas like the basement or utility rooms.
For the living room, I will probably use a plywood board with careful silicone sealing, as @fredle suggested.
Gauflo schrieb:
How exactly did you attach the PVC sheet?I glued it with clear silicone, no screws. It has held perfectly tight for a year now and doesn’t wobble. Important: Clean and degrease the back panel thoroughly beforehand, then it really holds well.
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