ᐅ Building a walk-in wardrobe using the IKEA PAX sliding door system?
Created on: 30 Jul 2012 15:37
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Steve06
Hello,
I would like to use the Pax sliding door system, if possible, to build a custom walk-in/built-in wardrobe in my bedroom.
The doors should mostly cover the front, and differences in room width and height should be visually compensated with self-made, painted MDF panels.
Since the ceiling height is 2.5m (8.2 ft) and the doors are only 2.36m (7.7 ft) tall, the ceiling mounting made of wood (to which the upper rail from Ikea will be attached) needs to compensate for this height difference in a stable way. I would like to avoid using posts if possible, meaning that the beam or wooden structure supporting the guide rail should be directly connected to the concrete ceiling.
Are there existing projects or designs regarding this? Or does anyone have comments or suggestions?
Thank you and best regards,
Steve
I would like to use the Pax sliding door system, if possible, to build a custom walk-in/built-in wardrobe in my bedroom.
The doors should mostly cover the front, and differences in room width and height should be visually compensated with self-made, painted MDF panels.
Since the ceiling height is 2.5m (8.2 ft) and the doors are only 2.36m (7.7 ft) tall, the ceiling mounting made of wood (to which the upper rail from Ikea will be attached) needs to compensate for this height difference in a stable way. I would like to avoid using posts if possible, meaning that the beam or wooden structure supporting the guide rail should be directly connected to the concrete ceiling.
Are there existing projects or designs regarding this? Or does anyone have comments or suggestions?
Thank you and best regards,
Steve
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IKEA-Experte1 Aug 2012 10:49I would prefer to place the Pax carcasses in the niche and use the versatile, practical Komplement interior fittings. This eliminates the need for a plinth construction, and the space between the cabinet and the ceiling can be easily covered. If the whole assembly protrudes 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches) from the niche, I wouldn't consider that a big issue.
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Artur_859910 Aug 2012 17:49There are also sliding doors with a width of 3m (10 feet).
Routing a groove into the floor is a good idea. You can then install the track and the roller upside down (so that the guide faces upwards). This way, there would be no step.
Routing a groove into the floor is a good idea. You can then install the track and the roller upside down (so that the guide faces upwards). This way, there would be no step.