ᐅ How do I secure Ikea PAX furniture on uneven floors?

Adjustable feet from the hardware store are usually more than sufficient; you simply screw them under the Pax. For larger unevenness, wooden strips can also help to level it out. Always secure it firmly to the wall afterward, otherwise the unit will wobble.

Hello Duman45,

I have assembled Pax furniture multiple times on uneven floors and can recommend a structured approach:

1. Carefully check the floor and identify uneven areas using a long spirit level or straightedge.
2. Check if the Ikea feet provide sufficient height adjustment (usually they do not).
3. Purchase adjustable furniture feet (for example, metal ones with threads) as replacements or supplements.
4. Use a suitable set of wedges under each piece, such as plastic wedges, to compensate for minor height differences.
5. Before final assembly, adjust all leveling feet so the cabinet stands absolutely stable and does not wobble.
6. Then use the supplied wall fixings, which must be installed – this is important for safety.

Additionally, if using multiple Pax units, I recommend connecting them together to better withstand lateral forces.

Hope this helps – take your time during assembly and double-check as you go rather than regret later!

Matthewt48 schrieb:
If you use multiple Pax units, I recommend connecting them to better resist lateral pressure.

Thanks for the tip, I wasn’t aware of that. I am actually planning to place two Pax units side by side. Do you think connecting them provides better stability than just fixing them to the wall?

Also, I’m curious—if you don’t mind sharing—how do you handle unevenness between different floor sections, for example when the center is noticeably higher than the corners? Do you use more shims in the lower areas or prefer to build up the base?

Duman45 schrieb:
I am actually planning two Pax units side by side. Do you think connecting them provides better stability than just attaching them to the wall?

Yes, definitely! Connecting multiple Pax wardrobe units significantly improves lateral stability – this prevents twisting or sliding caused by uneven floor levels.

Regarding your second point: You should compensate for different types of unevenness with individually adjusted shims or adjustable feet. Typically, if the middle is higher, you place shims at the edges.

For large height differences, a sturdy wooden base frame can also be useful to create a continuous support surface. Make sure to secure firm connections between the base frame and the furniture as well as between the base frame and the floor to prevent any movement.

Summary:
- Connect the furniture units
- Adjust individual feet according to the level
- Consider a base frame for significant slopes
- Don’t forget wall anchors

This way, you’ll be on the safe side.

Connecting provides more stability, yes.
For uneven floors, place wedges under the lower spots, and that's it.
Wooden subframes are rarely necessary; adjustable feet are usually sufficient.