Hello everyone, I own several Ikea Brimnes cabinets where the doors unfortunately close quite loudly and with a rattling noise. This is especially annoying when the cabinets are left open in the evening and you want to close them quietly without the slam disturbing the room.
My specific question is: How can I modify the doors of these Brimnes cabinets, or which methods and materials can I use to make them close particularly quietly? I’m not just looking to avoid the loud bang, but also to achieve a dampened, gentle closing.
I’ve already considered the usual dampers and soft-close mechanisms, but which solutions actually work well with Brimnes? Are self-adhesive dampers on the inside of the door a good option? Or is it better to replace the hinges?
I would really appreciate any tips and practical experiences you can share.
My specific question is: How can I modify the doors of these Brimnes cabinets, or which methods and materials can I use to make them close particularly quietly? I’m not just looking to avoid the loud bang, but also to achieve a dampened, gentle closing.
I’ve already considered the usual dampers and soft-close mechanisms, but which solutions actually work well with Brimnes? Are self-adhesive dampers on the inside of the door a good option? Or is it better to replace the hinges?
I would really appreciate any tips and practical experiences you can share.
I also think it's a pity that Ikea doesn’t offer soft-close mechanisms for Brimnes as standard. This would be especially useful at night or in small apartments.
Perhaps Ikea could even provide or install suitable original dampers and hinges through their service. I would buy them.
Perhaps Ikea could even provide or install suitable original dampers and hinges through their service. I would buy them.
I’ll quote:
That’s exactly what I mean. Installing soft-close hinges not only requires craftsmanship but also changes the original mechanism of the cabinet – and some people prefer to avoid that.
Personally, I often see "soft close" and similar features as marketing gimmicks that aren’t really necessary if you handle your furniture carefully.
Dwight49 schrieb:
Soft-close hinges are the more professional solution, but they require more installation effort
That’s exactly what I mean. Installing soft-close hinges not only requires craftsmanship but also changes the original mechanism of the cabinet – and some people prefer to avoid that.
Personally, I often see "soft close" and similar features as marketing gimmicks that aren’t really necessary if you handle your furniture carefully.
One more note for everyone:
When choosing soft-close hinges, it is important to pay close attention to the material quality. Cheap products from hardware stores are often unreliable and tend to rattle.
Ikea or branded products specifically designed for furniture are better options – the investment is worthwhile in the long run.
When choosing soft-close hinges, it is important to pay close attention to the material quality. Cheap products from hardware stores are often unreliable and tend to rattle.
Ikea or branded products specifically designed for furniture are better options – the investment is worthwhile in the long run.
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