ᐅ Are there IKEA PLATSA extensions available with glass fronts?
Created on: 4 Mar 2021 09:37
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Hello everyone,
I have a question about the IKEA Platsa furniture series, specifically regarding expansion options with glass fronts. In my current project, I am planning to extend a PLATSA cabinet to include a glass front to better display the items inside without them being completely hidden behind wood.
From what I have researched, IKEA mainly offers wood or solid fronts for the PLATSA series. Are there any official or compatible extensions that include glass fronts? For example, cabinet doors or insert modules with glass that can be integrated into the PLATSA system?
I am very interested in experiences or tips, especially if anyone has successfully expanded PLATSA with glass fronts and what to watch out for (e.g., stability, fixing/mounting, alternative solutions).
Thanks for your help and best regards!
I have a question about the IKEA Platsa furniture series, specifically regarding expansion options with glass fronts. In my current project, I am planning to extend a PLATSA cabinet to include a glass front to better display the items inside without them being completely hidden behind wood.
From what I have researched, IKEA mainly offers wood or solid fronts for the PLATSA series. Are there any official or compatible extensions that include glass fronts? For example, cabinet doors or insert modules with glass that can be integrated into the PLATSA system?
I am very interested in experiences or tips, especially if anyone has successfully expanded PLATSA with glass fronts and what to watch out for (e.g., stability, fixing/mounting, alternative solutions).
Thanks for your help and best regards!
Thanks to everyone for the feedback!
This idea sounds quite promising since both elements can be combined well. I will try to follow this approach. What appeals to me is that acrylic weighs less than real glass.
That’s exactly where my uncertainty lies – a seamless match in dimensions is important to me. The ability to easily expand different modules is one of the reasons I use PLATSA.
If anyone has tips on reliable suppliers or special mounting hardware, feel free to share!
Alberto51 schrieb:
I added PLATSA cabinets with plexiglass doors. For this, I used the original doors and removed the wooden fronts, then replaced them with acrylic panels from a hardware store.
This idea sounds quite promising since both elements can be combined well. I will try to follow this approach. What appeals to me is that acrylic weighs less than real glass.
julian36 schrieb:
Alternative option: check glass display cases from other series with similar dimensions, but compatibility is rarely given.
That’s exactly where my uncertainty lies – a seamless match in dimensions is important to me. The ability to easily expand different modules is one of the reasons I use PLATSA.
If anyone has tips on reliable suppliers or special mounting hardware, feel free to share!
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