ᐅ Ikea Hemnes bathroom vanity cabinet without legs, wall-mounted only
Created on: 20 Apr 2017 22:12
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Kaspatoo
Hello,
We visited local plumbing companies to inquire about a washbasin cabinet approximately 1 meter (3 feet) wide, including the basin. The lowest price quoted for the material alone was around €2000, and prices could rise significantly depending on the store.
As an alternative, friends recommended a clearance warehouse where items are sold as-is, often for about half the price.
Then we saw the Hemnes washbasin cabinet at IKEA. Since we prefer a classic country style rather than glossy or futuristic designs, this was the first cabinet that appealed to us visually. I also found several interesting options online. The Hemnes cabinet is surprisingly affordable at only €350, although the quality remains to be seen.
What bothers me more about the Hemnes washbasin cabinet, however, are the two front legs. I would prefer a completely floating cabinet. According to the assembly instructions (available for download directly on IKEA’s product page), the cabinet is still fixed to the wall at four points using anchors.
I’m wondering from a structural perspective what would happen if the four legs on the Hemnes cabinet were simply cut off. Would the cabinet eventually fall away from the wall after a few years, or would it hold just as securely as any other washstand costing €4000?
If it might fall, does anyone have suggestions on how to reinforce the Hemnes washbasin cabinet so it can securely hold as a floating unit?
Thank you very much for your further help.
We visited local plumbing companies to inquire about a washbasin cabinet approximately 1 meter (3 feet) wide, including the basin. The lowest price quoted for the material alone was around €2000, and prices could rise significantly depending on the store.
As an alternative, friends recommended a clearance warehouse where items are sold as-is, often for about half the price.
Then we saw the Hemnes washbasin cabinet at IKEA. Since we prefer a classic country style rather than glossy or futuristic designs, this was the first cabinet that appealed to us visually. I also found several interesting options online. The Hemnes cabinet is surprisingly affordable at only €350, although the quality remains to be seen.
What bothers me more about the Hemnes washbasin cabinet, however, are the two front legs. I would prefer a completely floating cabinet. According to the assembly instructions (available for download directly on IKEA’s product page), the cabinet is still fixed to the wall at four points using anchors.
I’m wondering from a structural perspective what would happen if the four legs on the Hemnes cabinet were simply cut off. Would the cabinet eventually fall away from the wall after a few years, or would it hold just as securely as any other washstand costing €4000?
If it might fall, does anyone have suggestions on how to reinforce the Hemnes washbasin cabinet so it can securely hold as a floating unit?
Thank you very much for your further help.
Hello,
I don’t think cutting off the legs and hanging the sink cabinet is a good idea – the included “hanger” on the back panel is only meant to prevent tipping, not to support the entire weight of the cabinet when hanging.
How about building a support frame? Some kind of shelf, painted or lacquered white, about 20cm (8 inches) above the floor, secured to the wall with sufficiently long screws (is the wall strong enough??), and then placing the legless Hemnes cabinet on top of that?
Best regards
I don’t think cutting off the legs and hanging the sink cabinet is a good idea – the included “hanger” on the back panel is only meant to prevent tipping, not to support the entire weight of the cabinet when hanging.
How about building a support frame? Some kind of shelf, painted or lacquered white, about 20cm (8 inches) above the floor, secured to the wall with sufficiently long screws (is the wall strong enough??), and then placing the legless Hemnes cabinet on top of that?
Best regards
A shelf on the wall would already be quite fiddly, which doesn’t really make sense for a new build.
Because of a different design, we don’t like it.
I noticed a disadvantage with the Hemnes that is hard for me to assess.
To avoid the upper drawer having a cutout in the middle for the siphon, the pipe in the Hemnes is very flat and runs immediately under the sink directly to the wall at the back, where it then goes down.
I wonder if this could cause backflow when there is a large amount of water because the water doesn’t drop downward first, but instead flows almost horizontally toward the wall.
Furthermore, all these components are made only of plastic, including a flexible plastic pipe. A proper siphon is usually made of metal.
The alternative offer from the installer for a washbasin from the showroom is a bit more than €1000 (about $1100) more expensive. We had basically decided on the Hemnes, but the issue with the siphon is making us reconsider.
HAL06120 schrieb:
Why not simply a GODMORGON?
Because of a different design, we don’t like it.
I noticed a disadvantage with the Hemnes that is hard for me to assess.
To avoid the upper drawer having a cutout in the middle for the siphon, the pipe in the Hemnes is very flat and runs immediately under the sink directly to the wall at the back, where it then goes down.
I wonder if this could cause backflow when there is a large amount of water because the water doesn’t drop downward first, but instead flows almost horizontally toward the wall.
Furthermore, all these components are made only of plastic, including a flexible plastic pipe. A proper siphon is usually made of metal.
The alternative offer from the installer for a washbasin from the showroom is a bit more than €1000 (about $1100) more expensive. We had basically decided on the Hemnes, but the issue with the siphon is making us reconsider.
Kaspatoo schrieb:
A shelf mounted on the wall would already be a bit tricky; that seems pointless for a new build. That has less to do with a new build and more with the chosen furniture. People in older buildings would have to do the same. If you like the furniture, you just have to figure something out.
Kaspatoo schrieb:
I wonder if that could cause water to back up when there’s a lot of water, since the water doesn’t fall straight down but has to flow almost horizontally toward the wall. No, there’s no backup. We have this setup several times, including double washbasins, and the water drains well.
Kaspatoo schrieb:
Furthermore, all these components are made only of plastic and a flexible plastic pipe. A proper siphon is made of metal. That’s where the price difference comes from. But you can also fit a metal siphon—if DIY is an option for you here.
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Knallkörper18 May 2017 15:01The IKEA base cabinet is not stable on its own, which is why the front legs are necessary. Furniture with legs in the bathroom is generally a no-go. Take a look at online retailers. For under 500 euros, you can get a Keramag Icon 60cm (24 inches) washbasin with a matching base cabinet. Just as an example.
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