ᐅ How can I disassemble and transport Ikea Pax wardrobes in a space-saving way when moving?
Created on: 18 Sep 2023 08:32
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Henkba
Hello everyone, I am about to move and want to dismantle my Ikea Pax wardrobe as space-efficiently as possible for transport. The wardrobe is approximately 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) tall, 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) wide, and 0.60 m (2 ft) deep, consisting of several components including doors and shelves. My main question is how to disassemble the wardrobe step-by-step to store it compactly without causing damage, and how to best protect fragile parts such as doors and back panels. Are there any special tips or tools that can help with taking it apart and transporting it? I also want to avoid making the reassembly at the new location too complicated. Thanks for your experiences and advice!
Nathanaelk schrieb:
One more question: How much experience do you have with furniture assembly or tools?Thank you for the detailed description, it really helps me! I basically have some experience with assembled furniture (often Ikea shelves or cabinets), but I have never fully disassembled and reassembled an entire cabinet before. I have a cordless screwdriver and regular screwdrivers at home, but no specialized tools. Taking photos during the disassembly sounds like a good idea – I will definitely do that.
As an addition: A cordless drill is useful, but make sure you have a good bit set to properly handle the different types of screws used in the Pax system.
For the back panels: Since these are often very thin (MDF or particleboard), I strongly recommend removing them if your van or truck is small. This significantly reduces the volume. Pack the back panels flat and weigh them down to prevent warping.
The side panels are usually 16 mm (0.63 inches) thick, which stabilizes the carcasses, but they remain fairly rigid when stacked flat.
Avoid stacking the doors without protective material between them (felt, foam padding) to prevent scratches.
Final tip: Put fittings, screws, dowels, etc., into labeled bags and attach these bags to the corresponding carcass. This way, everything will be in the right place during reassembly.
For the back panels: Since these are often very thin (MDF or particleboard), I strongly recommend removing them if your van or truck is small. This significantly reduces the volume. Pack the back panels flat and weigh them down to prevent warping.
The side panels are usually 16 mm (0.63 inches) thick, which stabilizes the carcasses, but they remain fairly rigid when stacked flat.
Avoid stacking the doors without protective material between them (felt, foam padding) to prevent scratches.
Final tip: Put fittings, screws, dowels, etc., into labeled bags and attach these bags to the corresponding carcass. This way, everything will be in the right place during reassembly.
Tofra45 schrieb:
Remove everything that is not firmly fixed inside the cabinet.This is a good principle, but it is often overlooked, especially when it comes to shelves or drawers with entirely loose contents. Thanks for the clear summary.
A note regarding the back panel: Some back panels are only stapled, but others may be nailed. If you have a staple remover or combination pliers, you can usually remove the staples easily without causing much damage. This makes disassembly easier.
If you want to know how to best manage the individual parts after disassembly: use labeled boxes for screws, small components, and door fittings. Stack the heavy side panels and shelves flat, and place the lighter doors and back panels with padding. Also, make sure to protect the edges of the boards when stacking to avoid any damage during transport.
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