Hello 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!
flota schrieb:
I recommend always starting the nails at the corners and then working step by step towards the sides.That’s a sensible tip, but it could be expanded: I wonder if these brackets are always the best fasteners, especially since the back panel is subjected to tension.
Does anyone have experience whether nails alone hold securely over the long term, or is it better to use additional plywood strips or angle brackets?
Personally, I find that with higher loads or taller furniture, just nailing can sometimes be too loose. Are there any recommendations or practical advice on this?
ODINFLO schrieb:
Does anyone have experience whether nails alone hold securely over time, or is it better to use additional plywood strips or brackets?Such additional measures are usually not necessary if the nails are driven in properly and the back panel fits flush against a flat surface of the cabinet carcass.
However, if the cabinet is very large or frequently moved, I recommend extra reinforcements, especially to prevent the frame from warping.
A well-made back panel made of rigid hardboard holds the cabinet structure together very effectively.
Exactly, I also attached a few brackets on purpose, but the IKEA Brimnes holds perfectly well with the nails! Installing the back panel is really enjoyable, and with a bit of patience, it always works out great. Just take it step by step and don’t rush.
Awesome that we’re breaking down the topic so thoroughly!
Awesome that we’re breaking down the topic so thoroughly!
Jodyro schrieb:
Make sure not to drive the nails at an angle, but straight in.I would see it more nuanced.
Driving nails at an angle means that the nail is not perpendicular but slightly angled into the material to provide better grip in the wooden frame.
This is quite common with thin back panels and increases tensile strength under load. Straight nails usually hold poorly because they don’t stabilize the material through wedging.
A test in an inconspicuous spot can provide clarity.
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Minjanita4 Dec 2021 15:33Thank you for the many detailed and varied responses!
I now understand that the back panel in the BRIMNES is simply placed loosely and then secured with small clips or very fine nails.
I find the tip about driving the nails in at an angle to create better hold particularly interesting – that wasn’t clear to me before.
The approach of starting at the corners and then working toward the sides also sounds very reasonable to prevent warping.
I will try this tonight and will report back if I encounter any problems.
If anyone has additional important tips for precisely aligning the back panel, please share!
I now understand that the back panel in the BRIMNES is simply placed loosely and then secured with small clips or very fine nails.
I find the tip about driving the nails in at an angle to create better hold particularly interesting – that wasn’t clear to me before.
The approach of starting at the corners and then working toward the sides also sounds very reasonable to prevent warping.
I will try this tonight and will report back if I encounter any problems.
If anyone has additional important tips for precisely aligning the back panel, please share!
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