ᐅ Experience with Quality Differences Between IKEA Platsa and PAX Systems?
Created on: 27 Feb 2021 19:05
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bauenmk2020
Hello,
we have a wall in the hallway about 190cm (75 inches) long and 2.58m (8 ft 5 in) high where I am planning a wardrobe. In the initial drafts, I planned this Pax wardrobe with sliding doors, next to which there is a bench (Besta system). Above that, there are also Besta wall cabinets.
Now I have seen that the Platsa system also offers a good option to combine this and it seems easier to assemble. However, I am wondering if the quality (long-term durability; "feel/texture") is sufficiently good?
Unfortunately, I cannot directly compare these two systems at the moment – has anyone already compared both systems and has experience with where exactly the differences between Pax and Platsa are?
we have a wall in the hallway about 190cm (75 inches) long and 2.58m (8 ft 5 in) high where I am planning a wardrobe. In the initial drafts, I planned this Pax wardrobe with sliding doors, next to which there is a bench (Besta system). Above that, there are also Besta wall cabinets.
Now I have seen that the Platsa system also offers a good option to combine this and it seems easier to assemble. However, I am wondering if the quality (long-term durability; "feel/texture") is sufficiently good?
Unfortunately, I cannot directly compare these two systems at the moment – has anyone already compared both systems and has experience with where exactly the differences between Pax and Platsa are?
The boards in the Pax system are made of particleboard, and the joints are connected using dowels and screws.
In the Besta and Platsa systems, the "boards" have laminated surfaces on the outside and honeycomb cardboard cores inside, making them very lightweight, and you can hear the chips rattling when you move them. Connections in Besta are still screwed, whereas in Platsa they are only assembled with plastic clips.
In terms of quality, I would rank Pax first, followed by Besta at a considerable distance, and then Platsa. I own all three, but Platsa is only used in my basement... ;-)
In the Besta and Platsa systems, the "boards" have laminated surfaces on the outside and honeycomb cardboard cores inside, making them very lightweight, and you can hear the chips rattling when you move them. Connections in Besta are still screwed, whereas in Platsa they are only assembled with plastic clips.
In terms of quality, I would rank Pax first, followed by Besta at a considerable distance, and then Platsa. I own all three, but Platsa is only used in my basement... ;-)
bauenmk20201 Mar 2021 09:47Okay, we definitely need sliding doors, so the METOD system is off the table for the wardrobe.
For PLATSA, the low cabinets only come in 40 or 60 cm (16 or 24 inches) height. However, as a bench, 40 cm (16 inches) is too low and 60 cm (24 inches) is too high. You would need a stool to put your shoes on, or you’d end up sitting too low.
I assume PLATSA on legs would be even a bit less stable, right?
Thanks also for the shared experiences. If needed, I could reinforce the cabinets at the corners with simple angle brackets.
I’ve also read that PAX cabinets are now "hollow"?
I got the idea for PLATSA from the YouTube channel "siwuch**".
For PLATSA, the low cabinets only come in 40 or 60 cm (16 or 24 inches) height. However, as a bench, 40 cm (16 inches) is too low and 60 cm (24 inches) is too high. You would need a stool to put your shoes on, or you’d end up sitting too low.
I assume PLATSA on legs would be even a bit less stable, right?
Thanks also for the shared experiences. If needed, I could reinforce the cabinets at the corners with simple angle brackets.
I’ve also read that PAX cabinets are now "hollow"?
I got the idea for PLATSA from the YouTube channel "siwuch**".
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
okay we definitely need sliding doors, so that rules out METOD as a wardrobe.Why? That really depends more on the mounting and guiding system of the sliding door. I can’t imagine why it would work with an 80cm (31.5 inches) Platsa but not with an 80cm (31.5 inches) METOD... Pax and the other two really can’t be combined due to the different widths...
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yellow_ms1 Mar 2021 10:17bauenmk2020 schrieb:
I read that PAX wardrobes are now also "hollow"??
I got the idea for PLATSA from a YouTube channel called "siwuch**".We’ve now had about three generations of PAX wardrobes (once around 2007/2008, once in 2013, and once in 2020), and yes, with each generation, PAX has become somewhat less robust. For example, a side panel on the 236 cm (93 inches) deep version now feels like it weighs only about half as much as the original version. Still, PAX is noticeably higher quality than PLATSA. My wife initially wanted PLATSA, but I told her that if she wanted to store her things in the garden soon, then sure – otherwise, no 😀
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