Hello everyone,
I have several KALLAX shelves from IKEA in my apartment, which I have fitted with doors. Unfortunately, the doors often close quite loudly and sometimes somewhat abruptly. This is especially disturbing in the evening or at night. Now I am curious how you have modified or equipped your KALLAX doors to ensure they close quietly and smoothly. Do you use special dampers, are there specific hinges or methods to improve the closing mechanism? I look forward to your experiences and tips, including any advice on necessary tools or materials.
Thanks in advance!
I have several KALLAX shelves from IKEA in my apartment, which I have fitted with doors. Unfortunately, the doors often close quite loudly and sometimes somewhat abruptly. This is especially disturbing in the evening or at night. Now I am curious how you have modified or equipped your KALLAX doors to ensure they close quietly and smoothly. Do you use special dampers, are there specific hinges or methods to improve the closing mechanism? I look forward to your experiences and tips, including any advice on necessary tools or materials.
Thanks in advance!
NICOLELIS schrieb:
Soft-close hinges are the best solutionThanks everyone, I’m now leaning towards soft-close hinges. I’ve looked at a few models and want to make sure the hinges are compatible with KALLAX furniture.
Are there any differences between the original IKEA furniture and replicas that need to be considered? I’m mainly concerned about the drilling pattern and door thickness.
Also: Is it possible to replace these hinges while the furniture is assembled, without completely removing the doors?
GLA59 schrieb:
Are there differences between the original IKEA furniture and replicas that you need to consider?Yes, it depends on the manufacturer. Original KALLAX units have quite standardized dimensions, especially concerning the hinge drilling. With replicas, dimensions can vary slightly, so hinges may not fit perfectly or you might need to rework the drill holes.
GLA59 schrieb:
Is it possible to replace these hinges while the furniture is still assembled, without removing the doors completely?In theory, yes, but in practice I recommend removing the doors briefly. This makes installation much easier and helps avoid installation errors or damage to the furniture or doors.
Once you have the soft-close hinges installed, you can usually adjust them later without removing the doors – this mainly involves aligning the hinges and fine-tuning the damping.
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pautanner7 Apr 2019 09:22A quick additional note: If you want to be sure before buying soft-close hinges, you can also check with an IKEA store near you. The staff there are often very helpful with the selection and know exactly whether the hinges will fit. Saves time and frustration! 🙂
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