Hello everyone, I have the following issue: My IKEA KALLAX shelving unit is placed on a floor that occasionally transmits slight vibrations, for example from the washing machine in the adjacent room or traffic outside. This causes the shelf to wobble a bit, which becomes annoying over time and probably affects its stability.
So my question is: What practical and effective methods are there to better protect my KALLAX from these vibrations? I am thinking of various damping materials, rubber feet, or maybe other technical solutions that can be easily installed without damaging the furniture.
It would be great if you have experience with specific solutions or products, and any tips on what to pay attention to when dealing with vibrations. Thanks in advance!
So my question is: What practical and effective methods are there to better protect my KALLAX from these vibrations? I am thinking of various damping materials, rubber feet, or maybe other technical solutions that can be easily installed without damaging the furniture.
It would be great if you have experience with specific solutions or products, and any tips on what to pay attention to when dealing with vibrations. Thanks in advance!
bauku schrieb:
really made a differenceHonestly, how much does it really help? Doesn’t every KALLAX wobble with even the slightest vibrations? In my opinion, it’s overrated. It would make much more sense to address the source of the vibrations rather than fiddling with the shelf.
GALEO4 schrieb:
It would make much more sense to reduce the cause of the vibrations rather than just messing around with the shelfThat’s basically a good point, but in my apartment, for example, I can only limit how much I decouple the washing machine, and I obviously can’t change the street traffic.
Therefore, I am specifically looking for measures to apply to the KALLAX that help regardless of the source of the vibrations. My main focus is on the stability of the furniture and protecting sensitive items.
Interesting discussion here.
My analytical view: Vibrations are transmitted as mechanical oscillations with specific frequency and amplitude. For effective damping, the materials used should be matched to the relevant frequency ranges.
Rubber mats damp well at medium frequencies, while Sorbothane is suitable for wider frequency bands. However, an overly soft base can lead to unwanted tilting or sagging, especially under heavy loads.
Stiffening the shelf with a back panel can reduce resonances but is not a primary damping measure. It is important to design the contact surfaces so that vibrations do not pass freely into the furniture.
My analytical view: Vibrations are transmitted as mechanical oscillations with specific frequency and amplitude. For effective damping, the materials used should be matched to the relevant frequency ranges.
Rubber mats damp well at medium frequencies, while Sorbothane is suitable for wider frequency bands. However, an overly soft base can lead to unwanted tilting or sagging, especially under heavy loads.
Stiffening the shelf with a back panel can reduce resonances but is not a primary damping measure. It is important to design the contact surfaces so that vibrations do not pass freely into the furniture.
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warrenka573 Jul 2023 09:45I really appreciate how everyone shares their perspectives here!
I personally had ongoing issues with my KALLAX because the base vibrated slightly. It helped me to try different options alongside rubber pads – from felt glides to quilted pads.
You shouldn’t underestimate how much the subjective feeling of stability affects overall comfort. That’s why I installed a back panel, which also improved the sense of security.
Sometimes, it just takes a small combination of measures to be satisfied.
I personally had ongoing issues with my KALLAX because the base vibrated slightly. It helped me to try different options alongside rubber pads – from felt glides to quilted pads.
You shouldn’t underestimate how much the subjective feeling of stability affects overall comfort. That’s why I installed a back panel, which also improved the sense of security.
Sometimes, it just takes a small combination of measures to be satisfied.
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