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supernana4 May 2017 15:15Hello everyone,
I am currently dealing with the challenging transition from Faktum to Metod. Unfortunately, we own a Faktum kitchen with Applad fronts, which I’m now trying to carefully supplement due to an upcoming move. I’ve been searching through online classifieds for individual pieces, but the whole process is turning out to be quite difficult. That’s why I’m looking for experienced IKEA fans who have actually tested the compatibility of both systems in practice. Often, the standard answer is simply: it won’t work... but I’m trying to figure out what is actually possible! Especially since the Veddinge fronts are said to match the Applad fronts very well visually.
I’ve read that, for example, the pull-out wire baskets and probably the inner drawers should fit into the Faktum carcasses. However, you can’t use the pre-drilled rows of holes and need to move the rails slightly towards the back (though I haven’t tried this myself yet).
Are there any fellow users here who have combined Faktum carcasses with Metod fronts? What about the drawer system? Has the entire system changed, or just the front dimensions? I would also be interested in how the door hinges compare. Visually, they look quite similar from pictures, and the old Rationell hinges are now hard to find! It would also be interesting if anyone has tried using the Utrusta drawer fitting set to convert a Faktum door into a drawer front...
I look forward to any shared experiences.
I am currently dealing with the challenging transition from Faktum to Metod. Unfortunately, we own a Faktum kitchen with Applad fronts, which I’m now trying to carefully supplement due to an upcoming move. I’ve been searching through online classifieds for individual pieces, but the whole process is turning out to be quite difficult. That’s why I’m looking for experienced IKEA fans who have actually tested the compatibility of both systems in practice. Often, the standard answer is simply: it won’t work... but I’m trying to figure out what is actually possible! Especially since the Veddinge fronts are said to match the Applad fronts very well visually.
I’ve read that, for example, the pull-out wire baskets and probably the inner drawers should fit into the Faktum carcasses. However, you can’t use the pre-drilled rows of holes and need to move the rails slightly towards the back (though I haven’t tried this myself yet).
Are there any fellow users here who have combined Faktum carcasses with Metod fronts? What about the drawer system? Has the entire system changed, or just the front dimensions? I would also be interested in how the door hinges compare. Visually, they look quite similar from pictures, and the old Rationell hinges are now hard to find! It would also be interesting if anyone has tried using the Utrusta drawer fitting set to convert a Faktum door into a drawer front...
I look forward to any shared experiences.
Hello,
since the grid width and, as far as I know, also the thickness of the side panels have stayed the same, the internal components from Faktum should also fit into Metod. But to adjust the position of all the drill holes?
To be honest, I would rather bite the bullet and buy a new kitchen while trying to sell the old one.
You can keep the appliances anyway, and the countertop probably needs to be replaced regardless.
I would only go through the hassle of remodeling if there’s no other option....
Best regards,
Andreas
since the grid width and, as far as I know, also the thickness of the side panels have stayed the same, the internal components from Faktum should also fit into Metod. But to adjust the position of all the drill holes?
To be honest, I would rather bite the bullet and buy a new kitchen while trying to sell the old one.
You can keep the appliances anyway, and the countertop probably needs to be replaced regardless.
I would only go through the hassle of remodeling if there’s no other option....
Best regards,
Andreas
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supernana4 May 2017 16:06That was our thought too, but unfortunately, we couldn’t get rid of them for a reasonably acceptable price, and then just spend nearly 2000 euros on new furniture... I’d rather do some remodeling work. It’s probably a temporary solution because we plan to build a house, and then we likely won’t use an Ikea kitchen in our own home anymore. Still, you want to have a decent solution in the meantime...
That’s why I’m asking if there are people who have already tried it themselves and don’t think it’s too much work.
Oh, and what do you mean by ALL the drill holes? I don’t think drilling a few new holes for drawer slides is such a huge task.
That’s why I’m asking if there are people who have already tried it themselves and don’t think it’s too much work.
Oh, and what do you mean by ALL the drill holes? I don’t think drilling a few new holes for drawer slides is such a huge task.
supernana schrieb:
Oh, and what do you mean by ALL the drill holes? I don’t think drilling a few new holes for drawer slides is such a big dealSeveral holes for a single drawer that’s supposed to slide smoothly? I think that’s quite some extra work – my husband wouldn’t hit me, but he would definitely be annoyed. How about trying out just one first and then buying more if needed?
supernana schrieb:
I’ve read that, for example, the pull-out wire baskets and presumably the inner drawers should fit into the Faktum carcassesI hope you’re not planning to use wire baskets in your kitchen... we have them in our utility room units—they are common enough, but I wouldn’t want them in the kitchen.
So, Faktum uses 32mm (1.26 inches) hole spacing, and the first row of holes is 27mm (1.06 inches) from the front. The Metod hole rows no longer have 32mm (1.26 inches) spacing, and the first row starts at 37mm (1.46 inches). Therefore, you will need to drill some holes yourself. This should not be a problem with an angle drill.
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