Hello everyone, I recently bought an Ikea Pax wardrobe and now want to attach a baseboard to it to ensure the wardrobe is as stable as possible and has a neat finish at floor level. My question is: what is the best way to attach a baseboard to an Ikea Pax wardrobe so that it looks good and holds securely?
I am particularly interested in which materials and fastening methods are recommended – should I use clamp strips, screws, or are there specific baseboards from Ikea that can be easily installed?
Also, I would like to know if I need to disassemble the wardrobe beforehand to attach the baseboard properly, or if it can be done while the wardrobe is already assembled.
I would appreciate it if anyone could share their experiences or tips, possibly including step-by-step instructions or advice on common pitfalls. Thank you!
I am particularly interested in which materials and fastening methods are recommended – should I use clamp strips, screws, or are there specific baseboards from Ikea that can be easily installed?
Also, I would like to know if I need to disassemble the wardrobe beforehand to attach the baseboard properly, or if it can be done while the wardrobe is already assembled.
I would appreciate it if anyone could share their experiences or tips, possibly including step-by-step instructions or advice on common pitfalls. Thank you!
Nathanaelk schrieb:
I’m curious about the condition of your floor. Are there any uneven spots or carpet?Thank you for the detailed advice. My floor is an old wooden plank floor that unfortunately isn’t completely level – it’s slightly bowed in the middle, with some small depressions in places. No carpet.
I assume, therefore, that I can’t rigidly screw the baseboard all the way through, but rather need to make it adjustable in some way?
Would you recommend using flexible underlays, or modifying the material so that it follows these unevenness?
Also: How can I avoid the often mentioned problematic gaps between the baseboard and the cabinet if the floor isn’t even?
BILUBU schrieb:
How can I avoid the often mentioned problematic gaps between the baseboard and the cabinet when the floor isn’t level?I find this to be a tricky issue. What helped me was making the baseboard slightly flexible, for example by using a rubber seal or some kind of flexible adhesive in the critical areas.
Additionally, you can try using small spacers that can be positioned as needed, so the baseboard doesn’t get forced but instead fits snugly.
Often, I also felt uncertain whether I was installing the baseboard too rigidly, which could later cause stress. Therefore, a bit of flexibility ultimately provides more stability and fewer visible issues.
semuneo schrieb:
I think this is a delicate matter. For me, it helped to make the base slightly flexible, using a rubber gasket or a type of flexible adhesive at critical points.I agree with that. Additionally, I would recommend avoiding rigid fastening of the base in its entirety, and instead securing it flexibly at certain points. This allows for tolerance on uneven floors and prevents stress.
Dividing the base into segments also helps to adjust it more easily.
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