ᐅ How can I securely mount IKEA BESTA furniture on different types of walls?
Created on: 20 Mar 2020 09:37
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Kugikla
Hello everyone, I am planning to assemble several IKEA BESTÅ furniture units at home and want to securely fix them to the walls. Since I have different wall types – including load-bearing concrete walls, drywall panels, and a non-load-bearing brick veneer – I am unsure which fixing methods and materials are best suited to safely and permanently attach the furniture. It is also important to me that the installation complies with IKEA’s guidelines while ensuring sufficient stability for everyday use. Could someone provide specific advice on how to securely mount BESTÅ furniture on these different wall types? I am especially interested in suitable types of anchors, screws, and any additional measures needed to prevent potential loads or vibrations. Thanks in advance for your help!
I support the previous comments and would like to highlight the importance of installability in older buildings, if that is relevant. For old walls with soft plaster or cracks, it is essential to prioritize mechanical anchors in load-bearing material. Often, a load-bearing masonry structure can be found behind an old facing wall. If not, direct attachment can be problematic. For drywall (plasterboard), especially under heavy loads, handle with care because the gypsum board can only support limited weight. In such cases, it is worthwhile, if possible, to screw a wooden batten behind the wall and attach the furniture to it. This is also the most professional method to ensure a lasting, secure hold.
draleo schrieb:
For drywall panels, hollow wall anchors like toggle bolts or snap toggles are recommended, since typical plastic anchors don’t provide enough load-bearing capacity.Exactly! And if you’re somewhat handy, you can also try so-called Molly bolts – they expand behind the panel and hold very securely. By the way, Kugikla, for heavy BESTÅ units, metal corner brackets are always helpful. This gives you reliable support against tipping for any wall material. That’s how I did it, and it works great.
Timofa schrieb:
I once heard that some people also use tension braces or additional angle brackets to provide extra support.Absolutely, these small helpers are real all-rounders! I personally have attached my BESTÅ using angle brackets on different types of walls – this way, you can relieve the furniture frame and distribute the load across multiple fixing points. This is especially useful for longer pieces of furniture to better manage stresses and improve stability. Additionally, it makes it easier to adjust the furniture if anything shifts over time.
lochen schrieb:
For very heavy or highly loaded furniture, additional wall brackets are recommended to better distribute the weight.I fully agree with this. Additionally, depending on the load, I would recommend checking the installation instructions from IKEA, as some BESTÅ models for wall mounting require a minimum number of fixing points. Also, when using expansion anchors or plastic plugs in drywall (plasterboard), only appropriate cavity anchors should be used to ensure the necessary load capacity. Regarding the facing wall: chemical anchors can be particularly useful on porous, crumbly substrates because they do not exert additional pressure on the material but bond it. This increases long-term stability.
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