ᐅ How can I make Ikea HEMNES furniture more sturdy than it is from the factory?
Created on: 11 Apr 2022 09:47
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Hello everyone, I want to make my Ikea Hemnes wardrobe more stable than it is from the factory. The construction seems generally solid, but especially with wider versions or when storing heavier items, the wardrobe noticeably sways and doesn’t feel as sturdy as I would like. I’m interested in experiences and especially concrete tips on how to improve stability—such as additional fastenings, internal reinforcements, or securing it to the wall. I will mainly use the wardrobe for books and decorations, and want to avoid it sagging or becoming unstable over time. Does anyone have practical instructions or recommendations that go beyond normal assembly? Thanks in advance!
Davebla schrieb:
How do you handle wall mounting, and how do you manage the shelves, especially with heavy items?Good question. So far, I’ve used the Ikea wall brackets, which are secured to the wall with longer screws and appropriate wall anchors. The wall is masonry, so the fixings hold very well. The shelves haven’t caused any problems so far, but they do show slight sagging under heavier loads. Are you suggesting adding a support or reinforcement strip along the front edge of the shelves for that reason?
Exactly, a batten along the front edge prevents the floors from bending. Often, a batten measuring 15x20 mm (0.6x0.8 inches), screwed underneath the floor, is sufficient. Use sturdy wood species such as spruce or beech. Additionally, this provides greater stability for the entire carcass.
Hey, regarding stability, I would also focus on the screw connections. The ones from Ikea are often only secured with dowels and particleboard glue. It’s worth reinforcing the joints with small wood screws. That way, nothing can slip out of place.
And if you’re feeling creative: small metal brackets inside the cabinet edges make a big difference! It’s inexpensive and noticeably improves stability, especially for Hemnes – almost like an upgrade for your cabinet. ?
And if you’re feeling creative: small metal brackets inside the cabinet edges make a big difference! It’s inexpensive and noticeably improves stability, especially for Hemnes – almost like an upgrade for your cabinet. ?
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