ᐅ Are there custom-made shelves available that fit perfectly into the Kallax unit?
Created on: 8 Apr 2020 10:37
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justin64
Hello everyone,
I am currently looking into whether there are custom-made, precisely fitting shelves available specifically for the IKEA Kallax shelving unit. My idea is to enable even more flexible use of the space within the Kallax cubes—essentially tailor-made shelves that can be produced in different materials or with special dimensions, unlike the standard shelves from IKEA.
Has anyone had experience with custom-made shelves for Kallax, or knows suppliers who offer such precise solutions? It is also important to me that the quality is at least comparable to the original, but preferably more durable, as I plan to store primarily heavy books and electronic equipment in the shelves.
Thank you for your support!
I am currently looking into whether there are custom-made, precisely fitting shelves available specifically for the IKEA Kallax shelving unit. My idea is to enable even more flexible use of the space within the Kallax cubes—essentially tailor-made shelves that can be produced in different materials or with special dimensions, unlike the standard shelves from IKEA.
Has anyone had experience with custom-made shelves for Kallax, or knows suppliers who offer such precise solutions? It is also important to me that the quality is at least comparable to the original, but preferably more durable, as I plan to store primarily heavy books and electronic equipment in the shelves.
Thank you for your support!
vin_leo schrieb:
Make sure to properly secure the edges, for example with edge bandingIn addition to choosing the right thickness and surface finish, the material selection is also crucial for load-bearing capacity. Plywood is very durable and relatively dimensionally stable. MDF, on the other hand, is more suitable if a very smooth surface is desired, but it has lower strength.
For custom-made pieces, it is also advisable to consider the shelf supports used in Kallax units, which are usually fixed with small metal pins. Alternatively, custom shelves can be equipped with side supports or tailor-made guides to improve stability.
To ensure a precisely fitting custom piece with professional craftsmanship, I recommend obtaining quotes from several carpentry workshops and requesting samples for evaluation.
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Cecilera6610 Apr 2020 11:02justin64 schrieb:
Are there custom-fit shelves available as special orders for the Kallax?Yes, they are available. Carpenters can make them exactly to your measurements.
Simply take the measurements, note the support height, and contact a supplier.
Material and thickness can be customized.
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