Hello, maybe someone can help.
I bought an Ikea Besta cabinet
(60x40x128cm (24x16x50 inches)).
Assembly was easy, installed the doors and shelves. While adjusting the doors, I noticed the cabinet frame is warping to the left.
The frame is aligned straight and not mounted to the wall. The doors are on the right side. I have to push the top of the frame slightly to the right because it pulls to the left, about 2.5cm (1 inch) I would say. In my opinion, the back panel is causing this since it doesn’t provide the necessary stability. This becomes clear when you remove the top panel. The side panels are warped to the left. Does anyone have any ideas without mounting the cabinet to the wall?
I bought an Ikea Besta cabinet
(60x40x128cm (24x16x50 inches)).
Assembly was easy, installed the doors and shelves. While adjusting the doors, I noticed the cabinet frame is warping to the left.
The frame is aligned straight and not mounted to the wall. The doors are on the right side. I have to push the top of the frame slightly to the right because it pulls to the left, about 2.5cm (1 inch) I would say. In my opinion, the back panel is causing this since it doesn’t provide the necessary stability. This becomes clear when you remove the top panel. The side panels are warped to the left. Does anyone have any ideas without mounting the cabinet to the wall?
Nida35a schrieb:
There were no nails included for fixing the back panel to the sides.
If the back panel remains slidable in the grooves, it will never be stable. The back panel is no longer nailed; it is now only slid into the corresponding groove. Attached is also a picture from the assembly instructions.
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wiltshire12 Jan 2025 20:08Anni__Ra schrieb:
What kind of strap would you use?For example, a section of a ratchet strap or something similar.
You could also use a strip of perforated metal tape and nail it into the side panels. It's available at hardware stores.
My recommendation: secure it directly to the wall or, even better, return it and switch to Metod. Besta is basically cardboard with a lacquer finish (and I have Besta myself). Metod is still reasonably sturdy.
My recommendation: secure it directly to the wall or, even better, return it and switch to Metod. Besta is basically cardboard with a lacquer finish (and I have Besta myself). Metod is still reasonably sturdy.
Am I missing something?
How far does it shift to the side?
I’m not familiar with Besta causing issues like that.
You mean the tilt strap, or wall strap? But that’s not meant for angular adjustment.
I would also temporarily nail the wall at the back. Align it at the correct angle beforehand.
Exactly. I now also have Metod sideboards.
How far does it shift to the side?
I’m not familiar with Besta causing issues like that.
wiltshire schrieb:
Then use the solution with the strap
You mean the tilt strap, or wall strap? But that’s not meant for angular adjustment.
I would also temporarily nail the wall at the back. Align it at the correct angle beforehand.
Tolentino schrieb:
switch to Metod. Besta is basically junk
Exactly. I now also have Metod sideboards.
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wiltshire12 Jan 2025 22:47ypg schrieb:
You mean the tilt hinge, also called a wall hinge? No, I mean a sufficiently long, non-stretchable strap used to modify the item skillfully so that it works. Nothing included in the standard delivery.
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