ᐅ How do I properly mount Ikea Metod wall cabinets on concrete walls?

Hello everyone, I am currently planning to install Ikea Metod wall cabinets in my apartment. The walls are made of concrete, and I’m wondering what the best and safest way is to mount the cabinets.

Specifically, I’m interested in:
- Which types of anchors and screws are recommended?
- Are there any special considerations for concrete, such as drilling techniques or load distribution?
- Does anyone have experience specifically with Metod cabinets and concrete walls?

I would appreciate any tips and recommendations, as I want to work as safely and durably as possible and avoid doing a half-hearted job.

Hi, I completely understand that you want to be on the safe side, especially when it comes to concrete walls, as fastening can quickly become tricky.
What worked best for me was using high-quality expansion anchors or, even better, chemical anchors (injection mortar). Although this is more time-consuming, the safety is much higher, especially when the cabinets are heavily loaded.
It’s also important to use a good rotary hammer drill (preferably with a depth stop) to avoid drilling too deep or too shallow. Plan the drill holes carefully – especially with Ikea Metod, where the arrangement of the hangers is predetermined.
If you have any questions about the proper use of anchors afterwards, I’m happy to help.

Always use concrete anchors, never plastic anchors. Screws should be matched to the anchors, often M6 or M8. Important: Blow out the drill hole thoroughly.

I would like to add that when drilling into concrete, it is really important to hold the drill bit perfectly straight to avoid enlarging the hole or drilling at an angle.

Also, before fastening anything, make sure to blow out the drill holes thoroughly – otherwise, the anchor won’t hold properly in the wall.

Regarding anchors: For heavy loads (such as fully loaded hanging cabinets), large-diameter expansion anchors or better chemical anchors are ideal. These ensure a secure load transfer and prevent cracks or holes from forming around the fastening points.

In the end, the wall should last a long time, and you shouldn’t have to keep making repairs.

A rather technical tip: Make sure that the mounting holes of the Metod wall cabinets align precisely with the drill holes in the wall. It is recommended to use anchors of the appropriate length so that they are fully embedded in the concrete. The anchor length should completely fill the drill hole and have at least 6 cm (2.4 inches) of embedment depth to ensure load-bearing capacity. If there are uncertainties, nylon expansion anchors combined with stainless steel screws are a reliable choice. For very heavy or wide cabinets, it is advisable to distribute the load across multiple anchor points.

Brief note: Clean the drill bit of dust before use. Firmly insert the wall plug, but do not overtighten the screw – otherwise, the concrete may crack or break.