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Minjanita4 Dec 2021 08:32Hello everyone,
I have just started assembling my IKEA Brimnes wardrobe and have a somewhat tricky question: How exactly is the back panel attached on this model?
The manual includes a sketch, but I’m not entirely sure how to secure the back panel firmly so that it fits correctly, doesn’t wobble, and won’t get damaged later.
Do you need special screws for this, or are there hooks that you first fix to the cabinet frame?
Are there any particular tips or tricks to keep in mind when attaching the back panel, such as the order of steps, pressure distribution, or precise alignment?
Thanks in advance!
I have just started assembling my IKEA Brimnes wardrobe and have a somewhat tricky question: How exactly is the back panel attached on this model?
The manual includes a sketch, but I’m not entirely sure how to secure the back panel firmly so that it fits correctly, doesn’t wobble, and won’t get damaged later.
Do you need special screws for this, or are there hooks that you first fix to the cabinet frame?
Are there any particular tips or tricks to keep in mind when attaching the back panel, such as the order of steps, pressure distribution, or precise alignment?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Minjanita! Great that you’re taking on the BRIMNES! 😄
The back panel is actually fixed with small nails, usually thin little brads that also help stabilize the wood. You attach the back panel to the carcass first, align it flush, and then tap the nails in with a hammer.
My tip: Don’t use too much force at once, better to go step by step, otherwise the wood might split.
Good luck, it will surely turn out great!
The back panel is actually fixed with small nails, usually thin little brads that also help stabilize the wood. You attach the back panel to the carcass first, align it flush, and then tap the nails in with a hammer.
My tip: Don’t use too much force at once, better to go step by step, otherwise the wood might split.
Good luck, it will surely turn out great!
Hello Minjanita,
to assist you precisely: The back panel of the IKEA BRIMNES is usually made of pressed hardboard, which is relatively thin. The package includes so-called "clutch nails" or "pin nails," small thin nails with a wide clip designed specifically to attach back panels to furniture carcasses.
Step by step, I recommend the following approach:
- First, place the back panel exactly flush against the back of the carcass, making sure the edges of the frame are completely covered.
- A second person can be helpful for holding and positioning.
- Now gently hammer in the clutch nails, alternating on different sides each time to prevent the back panel from warping or fitting unevenly.
- The nails should be driven in at a slight angle to ensure a better hold.
- Important: Avoid hammering too deep or with too much force, as the thin back panel can crack or splinter. Minor unevenness is normal and harmless.
If you’re unsure, you can test on an inconspicuous spot first to feel how much force is needed.
How stable the cabinet is in the end largely depends on the secure attachment of the back panel, as it acts as a kind of "torsion-resistant cross brace," preventing the frame from twisting.
Does this help? Where exactly are you still having trouble?
to assist you precisely: The back panel of the IKEA BRIMNES is usually made of pressed hardboard, which is relatively thin. The package includes so-called "clutch nails" or "pin nails," small thin nails with a wide clip designed specifically to attach back panels to furniture carcasses.
Step by step, I recommend the following approach:
- First, place the back panel exactly flush against the back of the carcass, making sure the edges of the frame are completely covered.
- A second person can be helpful for holding and positioning.
- Now gently hammer in the clutch nails, alternating on different sides each time to prevent the back panel from warping or fitting unevenly.
- The nails should be driven in at a slight angle to ensure a better hold.
- Important: Avoid hammering too deep or with too much force, as the thin back panel can crack or splinter. Minor unevenness is normal and harmless.
If you’re unsure, you can test on an inconspicuous spot first to feel how much force is needed.
How stable the cabinet is in the end largely depends on the secure attachment of the back panel, as it acts as a kind of "torsion-resistant cross brace," preventing the frame from twisting.
Does this help? Where exactly are you still having trouble?
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Minjanita4 Dec 2021 10:26BENBI schrieb:
The nails should be driven in at a slight angle to ensure better holding strength.That’s interesting, thank you! I actually assumed they should be driven in straight to sit flush. So angling them slightly improves the hold?
Also: Do I need to attach the back panel to the carcass first, or can I simply place it loosely and then nail it?
Perhaps also important to know: Is there a specific order in which the nails should be driven?
The back panel is usually placed loosely against the frame and is not pre-attached.
It is important to align the back panel as precisely and flush as possible before driving in the nails.
I recommend always starting with the nails at the corners and then gradually working towards the sides.
This ensures even tension and prevents the back panel from warping.
It is important to align the back panel as precisely and flush as possible before driving in the nails.
I recommend always starting with the nails at the corners and then gradually working towards the sides.
This ensures even tension and prevents the back panel from warping.
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