ᐅ Plinth at the refrigerator and countertop above the refrigerator
Created on: 22 Jan 2014 19:37
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Nordkäppchen
Hello,
we bought an IKEA kitchen and now face a problem that wasn’t really clear to us before.
Here is the kitchen layout first:
1. Problem: How do I secure the countertop above the refrigerator? Should there always be a small gap between the fridge and the countertop, or can it simply rest on it? I originally thought I would install a side panel next to the fridge, on top of which I would screw the countertop. But I have now noticed that on the right side of the fridge the side panel cannot be screwed on, only glued. I don’t want to do that. It’s unfortunate that we were sold a side panel without any indication of this.
2. Problem: The baseboard at the bottom needs to connect with the refrigerator legs. However, these are different from the Faktum legs, meaning the clips of the baseboard do not fit. Are there special clips for the Frostig refrigerator?
Are there any solutions for these problems, or only DIY workarounds?
I would be grateful for any tips!
we bought an IKEA kitchen and now face a problem that wasn’t really clear to us before.
Here is the kitchen layout first:
1. Problem: How do I secure the countertop above the refrigerator? Should there always be a small gap between the fridge and the countertop, or can it simply rest on it? I originally thought I would install a side panel next to the fridge, on top of which I would screw the countertop. But I have now noticed that on the right side of the fridge the side panel cannot be screwed on, only glued. I don’t want to do that. It’s unfortunate that we were sold a side panel without any indication of this.
2. Problem: The baseboard at the bottom needs to connect with the refrigerator legs. However, these are different from the Faktum legs, meaning the clips of the baseboard do not fit. Are there special clips for the Frostig refrigerator?
Are there any solutions for these problems, or only DIY workarounds?
I would be grateful for any tips!
Sorry, side panels
IKEA does not offer a specific component designed for this purpose. It is recommended to use a cabinet panel in the same color as the fronts. This panel then has to be cut to size at the hardware store. In my opinion, IKEA still has significant room for improvement in this area.
IKEA does not offer a specific component designed for this purpose. It is recommended to use a cabinet panel in the same color as the fronts. This panel then has to be cut to size at the hardware store. In my opinion, IKEA still has significant room for improvement in this area.
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Nordkäppchen24 Jan 2014 21:46A question for clarification: Do these stringers have any function other than serving as the "base support"?
Best regards
Nordkäppchen
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IKEA-Experte25 Jan 2014 00:16The side panel supports the countertop and provides a neat finish to the row. On the left side, I consider it unnecessary.
I wouldn’t have any cutting done at a hardware store. The saw blades are usually of poor quality, which often causes the edges to splinter. You’re better off having this done at a timber supplier or by a carpenter.
If the countertop doesn’t sit perfectly level without the side panel, I would first support it with an adjustable table leg or something similar, then measure the distances to the floor. A finished side panel used as support cannot be adjusted in height.
If the countertop (and the base cabinets beforehand) are not aligned very accurately with a spirit level, grease in pans and pots will always run to one side.
I wouldn’t have any cutting done at a hardware store. The saw blades are usually of poor quality, which often causes the edges to splinter. You’re better off having this done at a timber supplier or by a carpenter.
If the countertop doesn’t sit perfectly level without the side panel, I would first support it with an adjustable table leg or something similar, then measure the distances to the floor. A finished side panel used as support cannot be adjusted in height.
If the countertop (and the base cabinets beforehand) are not aligned very accurately with a spirit level, grease in pans and pots will always run to one side.
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Nordkäppchen25 Jan 2014 00:32The side panel supports the countertop and provides a neat finish to the run. On the left side, I consider it unnecessary.
I wouldn’t have any cutting done at a hardware store. The saw blades are usually poor quality, causing the edges to fray. You’re better off using a timber merchant or a carpenter.
If the countertop doesn’t fully rest level without the side panel, I would first support it with an adjustable table leg or something similar, then measure the distances to the floor, since a countertop side panel used as support is not height adjustable.
If the countertop (and the base cabinets before that) are not precisely leveled with a spirit level, grease in pans and pots will always run to one side.That’s exactly why I’m asking… left side is unnecessary, and for the wall closure, I would rather use a support beam like a rail or wooden batten, and attach another vertical batten to the wall, for example, a decorative strip matching the kitchen front color.
I checked the installation manual again — for a refrigerator placed between two cabinets, the baseboard apparently overlaps with the refrigerator’s recess. Double-sided tape is the ideal solution here. The baseboard only extends a few centimeters from the wall, which I would cover with the decorative strip mounted on the wall side.
To make a kitchen look like it came from a showroom, it always needs to be adapted and cut to fit. Even a kitchen from a showroom has to be adapted to the location, but that is done by the installation service, which is also available from Ikea for those not so skilled with DIY.
Best regards,
Nordkäppchen
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IKEA-Experte25 Jan 2014 00:44I just took another look at the picture. I had assumed all along that the side was free-standing. If the wall is nearby, I would skip the effort of adding a side panel, extend the countertop up to the wall, and close the gap at the front with a filler panel.
Well, the side panel still supports the countertop if you don’t want to screw it flush with the refrigerator.
Primarily, though, they serve as the "plinth support," so you're right about that.
However, this creates another problem: the side panel sticks out slightly and is not flush with the plinth. You can also see this in the picture I linked in the first post. The plinth doesn’t end flush at the bottom with the respective fronts but is always set back a bit. The side panel, however, ends flush at the same height as the fronts.
Grr. Isn’t there a stable way to connect the refrigerator legs to the plinth? That way, you could avoid all the effort with the side panel. On the left side, as mentioned before, the normal end panel to plinth connection would work.
Primarily, though, they serve as the "plinth support," so you're right about that.
However, this creates another problem: the side panel sticks out slightly and is not flush with the plinth. You can also see this in the picture I linked in the first post. The plinth doesn’t end flush at the bottom with the respective fronts but is always set back a bit. The side panel, however, ends flush at the same height as the fronts.
Grr. Isn’t there a stable way to connect the refrigerator legs to the plinth? That way, you could avoid all the effort with the side panel. On the left side, as mentioned before, the normal end panel to plinth connection would work.
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