ᐅ Are there IKEA PLATSA furniture units available with soft-close hinges?
Created on: 9 Dec 2015 19:02
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Francisc57
Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to buy furniture from the IKEA Platsa series and have a specific question I would like to discuss here: Are there any IKEA Platsa furniture pieces where the doors or drawers come standard with soft-close hinges?
I know that IKEA offers soft-close features in some series, but how is it specifically with Platsa? Are these hinges included, available as accessories, or do you need to rely on third-party products?
I want to avoid having to make any modifications afterwards when getting such a system, as I value quality and comfort.
Looking forward to your experiences and answers!
I am currently planning to buy furniture from the IKEA Platsa series and have a specific question I would like to discuss here: Are there any IKEA Platsa furniture pieces where the doors or drawers come standard with soft-close hinges?
I know that IKEA offers soft-close features in some series, but how is it specifically with Platsa? Are these hinges included, available as accessories, or do you need to rely on third-party products?
I want to avoid having to make any modifications afterwards when getting such a system, as I value quality and comfort.
Looking forward to your experiences and answers!
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tuFernando10 Dec 2015 08:45I understand that the soft-close feature is important to you. Especially for larger, taller furniture, a gentle closing feels more premium.
My advice: If this is important to you, I would test the Platsa doors in use at an IKEA store before buying, and also ask specifically which hinges they recommend. On-site, you often have the chance to see the current models and to discuss possible solutions with the staff.
Sometimes such conversations help to avoid frustration. I personally had the problem that the specified hinges didn’t fit the system at all, and I had to retrofit.
Francisc57 schrieb:
I’m also interested in retrofitting, but I would be happy if I could buy it right the first time, either factory-installed or at least with hinges offered by IKEA that fit better.
My advice: If this is important to you, I would test the Platsa doors in use at an IKEA store before buying, and also ask specifically which hinges they recommend. On-site, you often have the chance to see the current models and to discuss possible solutions with the staff.
Sometimes such conversations help to avoid frustration. I personally had the problem that the specified hinges didn’t fit the system at all, and I had to retrofit.
Hey!
I have PLATSA dressers at home and can say: soft-close really makes a difference!
Unfortunately, they don’t come standard, but with a bit of patience and the right hinges from IKEA (usually from the METOD/kitchen series) it works great. Just swap them out and enjoy!
Maybe give it a try, it’s definitely worth it!
I have PLATSA dressers at home and can say: soft-close really makes a difference!
Unfortunately, they don’t come standard, but with a bit of patience and the right hinges from IKEA (usually from the METOD/kitchen series) it works great. Just swap them out and enjoy!
Maybe give it a try, it’s definitely worth it!
Francisc57 schrieb:
Are there any experiences with which hinges IKEA offers for retrofitting?Yes, a few details on this:
- IKEA mainly sells soft-close hinges under the METOD brand, which are designed for kitchen cabinets.
- These hinges do not always fit PLATSA mechanically, as the drilling points and door thicknesses differ.
- However, some users have success with hinges from the Grundtal series or models labeled as "tilt" soft-close hinges.
- Installation often requires drilling new holes or using adapters.
My recommendation: If you are handy, you can try adapting METOD hinges to PLATSA. Alternatively, third-party soft-close hinges with universal dimensions often work well.
What are the planned door dimensions and thicknesses for your project? That information could help provide better advice.
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