ᐅ How can I secure Ikea PLATSA furniture in rental apartments without drilling holes?

Hello everyone,

I am facing the challenge of securely fixing my new Ikea Platsa furniture in my rental apartment without drilling any holes in the walls. The apartment does not allow any drilling, but I still want to prevent the furniture from tipping over or sliding, especially since I have small children. Are there proven methods or products to securely stabilize the PLATSA units without damaging the walls?

Some background: The furniture is quite heavy and tall, so the fixing needs to be stable. Ideally, solutions should be quick to install and removable without leaving any residue. I am open to tips on clamp systems, special adhesive tapes, or other alternatives. Thanks in advance!

jurife schrieb:
Are there tested methods or products to securely fix the PLATSA elements without damaging the walls?

Hello jurife! I’m very familiar with this issue, and there are actually several tricks that work really well. My advice: use safety straps or anti-tip systems that rely on adhesive tapes or strong hook-and-loop fasteners – while Ikea usually offers these with drilling, there are great alternatives!

For example, many parents use such safety devices with very strong 3M mounting tape, which sticks to the back of the furniture and connects to a counterpart on the wall. This provides enough support to prevent tipping without damaging the walls. It’s important that the adhesive strips or pads used on the wall are suitable—ideally strong yet removable types.

Additionally, you can stabilize the furniture using anti-slip pads to prevent sliding, which is especially helpful on smooth floors.

Of course, this isn’t the same as drilling, but with careful product selection most furniture stays secure. Good luck! 🙂

nedagla schrieb:
My tip: Use so-called furniture restraints or anti-tip systems that work with adhesive strips or strong hook-and-loop fasteners

That’s a good approach! I’d like to add a structured guide on how to securely fasten Ikea PLATSA without drilling:

- First, check the back panel of the PLATSA units for flat, smooth surfaces – these are the best spots to apply adhesive products.
- Use strong mounting adhesive tapes or hook-and-loop fastening systems, for example from professional brands like 3M or similar, which are also suitable for wall use without drilling.
- Clean the wall and the back of the furniture thoroughly with alcohol to ensure the adhesive bonds well.
- Apply the adhesive tape to the furniture first, then attach the matching parts to the wall – position them carefully before firmly pressing the adhesive together.
- Additionally, you can place anti-slip furniture pads under the units to prevent sliding.
- For stability, it’s best to fasten the units individually so that the adhesive areas remain small and less prone to failure.

Common mistakes include damp surfaces, dusty walls, or incorrect installation of the adhesive pads. The durability is naturally not as strong as drilling, but it’s a very good compromise for rental apartments.

If the furniture is very heavy, you can also consider adding more smaller fastening points to better distribute the weight.

kemads46 schrieb:
Typical mistakes include damp surfaces, dusty walls, or incorrect installation of adhesive pads.

I want to emphasize and clarify this because proper surface preparation is crucial for all adhesive fastenings. Additionally, here are some practical points on this topic:

- Most suitable products are based on double-sided, strong adhesive tape specifically approved for smooth painted or wallpapered surfaces.
- Never use unsuitable substrates like textured wallpaper, plaster, or embossed wallpaper, as adhesive strength will be unreliable on these.
- An alternative are PU foam clamps that are wedged between the ceiling and furniture without drilling or gluing. These mechanically distribute the load and prevent wall damage.
- For PLATSA furniture, using a combination of non-slip pads and furniture restraints works well when the furniture cannot be fully fixed to the wall.
- If permanent wall fixing is not possible, consider using furniture as room dividers, which remain stable due to their weight.

These options are often the only practical solutions in rental situations where permanent alterations are not permitted.