ᐅ Buy a Kitchen in the Czech Republic
Created on: 6 Dec 2010 10:10
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I bought my kitchen in Bratislava.
In general, the quality and products are the same; the different countries are supplied from the same warehouses.
Sometimes there are two manufacturers for certain products, also with different quality levels. In that case, the product has a different item number (for example, white Pax cabinets come with either laminated or melamine-coated surfaces depending on the manufacturer).
The drawers are only made by Hettich in Germany. In most other IKEA countries, they are made by Blum, which many carpenters consider equally good or even better than Hettich. Anyway, any German carpenter can also get Blum replacement parts for you.
From the front, there should be no difference with different drawers because the fronts have the same item number (whether the drawer is a Blum or a Hettich Rationell model). However, I wouldn’t necessarily mix manufacturers, as you get used to the feel and running noise of a particular drawer. It can be unusual if the next drawer behaves differently.
You don’t need to pre-order; just check product availability for the IKEA in Prague. If there are two stores, you have a good chance to pick up last-minute supplementary items from the other store.
Don’t underestimate the time needed for buying a kitchen. You basically act as the warehouse worker, gathering everything yourself in the marketplace area. Usually, only fronts and appliances come directly from the goods issue. Plan on at least 5 hours for two people to complete the shopping.
IKEA offers a 5-year warranty on electrical appliances, which remains valid even if the appliance is imported from one EU country to another. This is contractually handled with Electrolux or Whirlpool. For all other parts, you will need to make a trip to Prague again for claims. However, the rumors about missing screws are, in my IKEA experience, just rumors.
In general, the quality and products are the same; the different countries are supplied from the same warehouses.
Sometimes there are two manufacturers for certain products, also with different quality levels. In that case, the product has a different item number (for example, white Pax cabinets come with either laminated or melamine-coated surfaces depending on the manufacturer).
The drawers are only made by Hettich in Germany. In most other IKEA countries, they are made by Blum, which many carpenters consider equally good or even better than Hettich. Anyway, any German carpenter can also get Blum replacement parts for you.
From the front, there should be no difference with different drawers because the fronts have the same item number (whether the drawer is a Blum or a Hettich Rationell model). However, I wouldn’t necessarily mix manufacturers, as you get used to the feel and running noise of a particular drawer. It can be unusual if the next drawer behaves differently.
You don’t need to pre-order; just check product availability for the IKEA in Prague. If there are two stores, you have a good chance to pick up last-minute supplementary items from the other store.
Don’t underestimate the time needed for buying a kitchen. You basically act as the warehouse worker, gathering everything yourself in the marketplace area. Usually, only fronts and appliances come directly from the goods issue. Plan on at least 5 hours for two people to complete the shopping.
IKEA offers a 5-year warranty on electrical appliances, which remains valid even if the appliance is imported from one EU country to another. This is contractually handled with Electrolux or Whirlpool. For all other parts, you will need to make a trip to Prague again for claims. However, the rumors about missing screws are, in my IKEA experience, just rumors.
Near Vienna, I wouldn’t hesitate for long, because IKEA Bratislava is even closer than many people’s local IKEA within their own country.
The shopping experience was completely normal, just like at any other IKEA store, except the cashiers didn’t speak English. However, the staff at the goods issue and the salespeople spoke very good English. The kitchen salesperson also spoke very good German, and they have a lot of customers from the Vienna area.
The shopping experience was completely normal, just like at any other IKEA store, except the cashiers didn’t speak English. However, the staff at the goods issue and the salespeople spoke very good English. The kitchen salesperson also spoke very good German, and they have a lot of customers from the Vienna area.
I would like to bring up this relatively old topic again. Since we are currently considering buying a Faktum kitchen as well. Are there others with experience who have purchased the kitchen abroad? I am especially interested in the Czech Republic, possibly Prague, or Poland.
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