ᐅ How can I safely transport Ikea PAX wardrobes during a move?
Created on: 23 Sep 2019 14:07
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klopeter
Hello everyone, I am currently facing the challenge of safely transporting my Ikea Pax wardrobe during an upcoming move. Since the Pax components are quite large and somewhat fragile, I want to avoid doors, back panels, or interior parts getting damaged while carrying them or warping during transport.
How do you usually transport your Pax wardrobes? I am particularly interested in whether you fully disassemble the wardrobes or only partially take them apart, how you protect delicate parts (back panels, doors, rails), and how you best secure the individual pieces in the moving vehicle to prevent shifting or damage.
I look forward to practical tips and proven methods, especially regarding whether special packaging or tools are useful for transport.
How do you usually transport your Pax wardrobes? I am particularly interested in whether you fully disassemble the wardrobes or only partially take them apart, how you protect delicate parts (back panels, doors, rails), and how you best secure the individual pieces in the moving vehicle to prevent shifting or damage.
I look forward to practical tips and proven methods, especially regarding whether special packaging or tools are useful for transport.
kulau schrieb:
How large are your PAX wardrobes exactly? Which components (e.g., doors, drawers) are installed? Are you using glass fronts or other delicate materials?Thank you for asking!
There are two PAX wardrobes: a large one about 2 meters (6 feet 6 inches) wide in black-brown color, with 3 doors, no glass fronts but solid wood doors throughout; and a smaller one about 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) wide with 2 doors, one of which is a mirrored door.
Both have drawers installed, but not many.
A transporter with a ramp is available, and we have four people to carry them.
I mainly want to minimize the risk of the back panels breaking or the doors getting scratched. That’s why I’m asking if anyone has best practices for PAX wardrobes with mirrored doors, as this seems especially delicate to me.
klopeter schrieb:
I primarily want to minimize the risk of the back panels breaking or the doors getting scratched.For mirrored doors, I also recommend covering the surfaces during transport with the supplied or additional cardboard sheets and securing them at the edges with painter’s tape or masking tape.
The back panels of PAX units are often made of thin hardboard – never roll or bend these, but always lay them flat. When loading, it’s best to wedge them upright against the vehicle walls to prevent shifting.
I know how frustrating moving large furniture can be, especially when it involves delicate parts like mirrored doors. It’s important to coordinate carefully while carrying and handle each piece gently to avoid bumping any corners or edges.
Before loading, also check that all parts are secure – screws and fittings shouldn’t be loose in drawers, as this could cause scratches.
Stay calm; I’ve transported a PAX unit with mirror panels myself before – with careful handling, it works out fine.
Before loading, also check that all parts are secure – screws and fittings shouldn’t be loose in drawers, as this could cause scratches.
Stay calm; I’ve transported a PAX unit with mirror panels myself before – with careful handling, it works out fine.
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