ᐅ Do the hinges stay securely in your KALLAX units? Or do they tend to become loose over time?

Created on: 30 Oct 2018 20:12

Hello everyone,
I have a KALLAX shelf unit from IKEA, and in my case, the door hinges tend to become quite loose after some time. I’m very interested to know how it is for you: do the hinges on your KALLAX hold up well, or do you also experience them getting looser over time?

I’m especially curious if there’s a trick to adjusting or securing the hinges so that the doors remain stable in the long term and don’t sag or wobble. Maybe the installation method or the material of the hinges plays a role?

I’m looking forward to your experiences and tips! Thanks in advance!

Maxtau31 Oct 2018 08:16

Hinges in KALLAX units often become loose because the panels are thin. Regularly tightening the screws usually helps. I would use threadlocker carefully to allow for future adjustments.

Alice31 Oct 2018 08:35

An alternative is to replace the screws with wooden dowels or, in the case of stripped holes, with slightly larger screws. This improves the hold, especially with thin panels.

fepau31 Oct 2018 09:01

TAUPLO schrieb:
I like to use a small amount of medium-strength threadlocker for this kind of thing; it holds really firmly

Absolutely! I’ve done the same, and since then there’s no more wobbling. It also saves a lot of hassle! 🙂

Also, make sure the doors are properly aligned. That makes a huge difference!

Colby4231 Oct 2018 09:18

#10

Yes, the topic of hinges in the KALLAX is really interesting!

I had the same problem at first, but then I worked with a combination of tightening screws, small dabs of wood glue, and if needed, larger screws. Since then, everything has stayed very stable! 🙂

And of course, don’t forget to set up the unit precisely – even a slight angle is enough for the doors to hang crooked.

Ryder351 Nov 2018 07:42

#11

If hinges become permanently loose, consider switching to sturdier hinges or inserting wall plugs (anchors) into the screw holes. Otherwise, tightening them regularly is the only solution.

Sandy661 Nov 2018 19:55

#12

Colby42 schrieb:
And of course, don’t forget to set up the shelf exactly – even a slight angle is enough, and the doors hang crooked.

That’s a great tip, thanks!

I’ll combine these tips with thread locking and make sure to align the doors properly. I’ll report back on whether this helps in the long run.

Thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences here in such detail, very helpful! 🙂

ᐅ Do the hinges stay securely in your KALLAX units? Or do they tend to become loose over time?

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