ᐅ Finishing trims for panels

Created on: 9 Aug 2010 09:38
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Maja_2919
I moved with my IKEA kitchen, and some changes had to be made.

For the wall area behind the countertop, I ordered the Personlig measuring panels. Unfortunately, I’m missing a proper solution to connect them to the countertop. I would like to use finishing strips into which the panel can be inserted. At the same time, these strips should also seal the joint.

I don’t want to use silicone or similar products, and I don’t like the cheap baseboard protection strips either. I have already seen such profiles on some kitchen models (not IKEA), even available in different thicknesses—16mm (5/8 inch) and 19mm (3/4 inch) seem to be standard.

But where can you get these? Obviously not from IKEA. I find that disappointing because IKEA has such nice solutions, but then these small details are terribly neglected.

Do you have any suggestions?
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Nayla_1068
13 Aug 2010 16:17
I moved with my IKEA kitchen and need to make some changes.
For the wall solution in the countertop area, I ordered the PERSONLIG custom panels.
Unfortunately, I’m missing a proper finishing solution towards the countertop.
I would like to use trim strips into which the panel can be inserted. These trim strips should also provide sealing at the same time.
I don’t want to work with silicone or similar, and I don’t like the cheap baseboard protection strips either.
I’ve already seen in several kitchen models (not IKEA) that such profiles exist, even in multiple thicknesses—16mm (0.63 inches) and 19mm (0.75 inches) seem to be standard.
But where can you get these? Clearly not from IKEA. I find that unfortunate because IKEA has such nice solutions, but then these small details are handled terribly.

Do you have a solution?


Then you probably have to buy them where you saw these parts or get a recommendation from person X on where they purchased them. It shouldn’t be that difficult.

IKEA only bought a limited range of PERSONLIG products from the manufacturers. Not in terms of quantity but the selection of decors, no matching wall trim strips, etc. More options simply mean higher costs—if they offer 20 board decors to choose from, they also need to have all the materials available, whether they are needed or not. So it becomes a mixed calculation and PERSONLIG ends up more expensive overall. But buyers don’t want to pay extra. So it’s just simpler to buy accessories occasionally 😉 elsewhere and be done with it.

NfU
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Maja_2919
14 Aug 2010 14:09
Good idea, Nayla, I’ve actually been trying that all along.
Unfortunately, no one wants to order such a molding, let alone have it in stock anywhere.

I just find it really sad nowadays. You want to buy something, wait for weeks, then it gets delivered incorrectly, and it takes weeks again until the right part arrives.
Then the selection for certain items is unsatisfactory, like suitable moldings for a wall panel. And you’re stuck on the hamster wheel again.

This is not a criticism of Ikea itself but a general criticism regarding the overall behavior of the entire furniture industry. What I’ve experienced in this regard during my move over the past few months is unbelievable. I would spend more money if I could even get some parts within an acceptable time. Well, of course, this is how you can ruin the economy in the long run. It strongly reminds me of the former East Germany.

I actually just wanted to see here if anyone managed to get such a molding somewhere.

edit:
Well, I’m totally disappointed. The delivered panels are warped. Over a length of 1.20 m (4 feet), there is a 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 inch) difference. The panels wobble on the wall. There’s no fixing that by gluing.

Today’s negative experiences:
Toilet seat for 80 euros unpacked, and it’s damaged (Bauhaus).
Wall panels for the kitchen warped (Ikea).

It’s probably best to just make something out of orange crates—then you don’t have to get frustrated.
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Maverick1854
16 Aug 2010 08:32
No, they are not warped; it’s just that they are generally a bit uneven. Get a good quality adhesive that is suitable for the panels. It’s worth spending a bit more to buy a reliable one. Then the panels will fit properly. Apply the adhesive only at the corners of the wall, and roughly spread silicone in the middle; this way, the panels will hold well.

They are "uneven" because the plastic coating doesn’t expand or contract as much as the metal. That’s why it bends. You could order 50, and they would all be a bit "uneven."

Regards, Maverick1854