Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to install my Ikea Platsa system in a corner of my living room, but I am having some difficulties with the design and the actual assembly of the corner connection. Specifically, I want to know how to connect two modules so that they stand securely in a 90-degree corner without issues related to varying wall dimensions or mounting problems. I am also interested in tips for optimal adjustment if the walls are not perfectly square, and how to best integrate cables or electrical outlets running through that corner.
Has anyone had experience or even a DIY guide for the corner module, or a creative solution to make a corner with the PLATSA system both visually opaque and functional? A brief description of the necessary materials and any required tools would also be very helpful. Thanks in advance!
I am currently planning to install my Ikea Platsa system in a corner of my living room, but I am having some difficulties with the design and the actual assembly of the corner connection. Specifically, I want to know how to connect two modules so that they stand securely in a 90-degree corner without issues related to varying wall dimensions or mounting problems. I am also interested in tips for optimal adjustment if the walls are not perfectly square, and how to best integrate cables or electrical outlets running through that corner.
Has anyone had experience or even a DIY guide for the corner module, or a creative solution to make a corner with the PLATSA system both visually opaque and functional? A brief description of the necessary materials and any required tools would also be very helpful. Thanks in advance!
For the corner, you should connect two PLATSA modules at their side panels using special connectors from Ikea. Make sure the back panels are flush, and use angle brackets for additional stability. If the walls are not perfectly square, you can use flexible seals or small washers. Cables can be routed through cable ducts along the vertical frames.
The corner solution with PLATSA is not fully pre-configured, so it is recommended to customize it slightly during assembly. First: Measure your corner precisely, especially the angles and dimensions of the walls, ideally using a protractor or a digital level.
Step 1: Choose two modules with a depth and height that fit your space. Keep in mind that the back panel at Ikea is always flexible and can be cut if necessary.
Step 2: Use the designated corner connectors and screws included in the PLATSA range or available separately.
Step 3: To compensate for minor inaccuracies in the wall angles, adjust the back panels and any trims individually by cutting or sanding them. Especially when dealing with electrical installations in the corner, you can integrate small cable management channels or clips.
Step 4: To prevent the corner from becoming unstable, additionally secure the modules to the wall using appropriate anchors and brackets.
If you want the modules to be opaque, choose doors or drawers from the range.
What are the exact measurements of your corner? That way, we can tailor the advice more precisely.
Step 1: Choose two modules with a depth and height that fit your space. Keep in mind that the back panel at Ikea is always flexible and can be cut if necessary.
Step 2: Use the designated corner connectors and screws included in the PLATSA range or available separately.
Step 3: To compensate for minor inaccuracies in the wall angles, adjust the back panels and any trims individually by cutting or sanding them. Especially when dealing with electrical installations in the corner, you can integrate small cable management channels or clips.
Step 4: To prevent the corner from becoming unstable, additionally secure the modules to the wall using appropriate anchors and brackets.
If you want the modules to be opaque, choose doors or drawers from the range.
What are the exact measurements of your corner? That way, we can tailor the advice more precisely.
Basically, the corner modules of PLATSA are modular and allow for a stable construction at 90-degree angles by using corner connectors. To build a corner, it is important that:
- The modules are precisely adjusted to the wall dimensions, if necessary by trimming the back panels.
- Ikea corner connectors are used and properly screwed in.
- Stability is supported by attaching the units to the wall.
For rooms that are not exactly right-angled, it is recommended to adjust the back panels by shortening or using filler strips. Cable routing should be coordinated by taking into account cable channels or drill holes in the back panels.
Please also pay attention to the exact depth of the modules during planning to avoid problems during assembly later on.
- The modules are precisely adjusted to the wall dimensions, if necessary by trimming the back panels.
- Ikea corner connectors are used and properly screwed in.
- Stability is supported by attaching the units to the wall.
For rooms that are not exactly right-angled, it is recommended to adjust the back panels by shortening or using filler strips. Cable routing should be coordinated by taking into account cable channels or drill holes in the back panels.
Please also pay attention to the exact depth of the modules during planning to avoid problems during assembly later on.
FAZAR schrieb:
What are the exact dimensions of your corner? That way we can tailor the advice more precisely. Thank you for the detailed answer! My corner measures approximately 135 cm (53 inches) on one wall and 143 cm (56 inches) on the other. The walls are not perfectly square, more like about 87 degrees. The ceiling height is 240 cm (94 inches). I want to install two PLATSA units, each 60 cm (24 inches) wide and 40 cm (16 inches) deep, and ideally, I’d like the back panels to meet flush. Are there any special considerations to keep in mind because of the slightly angled corner?
cecile65 schrieb:
If the walls are not perfectly square, you can use flexible seals or small shims. Could you please clarify how to do this best? Is there a preferred order or specific material to use? Also, is mounting the doors on such a corner unit more difficult or time-consuming compared to straight units?
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Landontau3 Apr 2020 13:22Hello Kumete,
to handle your angle of about 87 degrees, I recommend the following approach:
- First, measure the exact deviation on both sides using a protractor or miter angle tool.
- Cut the backs of the modules accordingly at the edges with an angled cut so they fit flush at the inside corner.
Cutting is usually done with a jigsaw or a fine handsaw blade, depending on the material. For panel materials, even at Ikea, the backing is designed to be cut easily.
- You can also reinforce the connection between the backs with mounting brackets, which improves stability.
- Flexible seals, as mentioned by cecile65, are especially useful for sealing small gaps at the wall and compensating for unevenness. Self-adhesive foam rubber strips or edge protection profiles, which are flexible and compensate for the angle, are used for this purpose.
Regarding the door installation: If you position the modules precisely, there will be no issues when opening and closing the doors. However, make sure the doors have enough clearance on the side to open, and adjust the hinges exactly according to the instructions, especially for the corner setup.
If doors are to be mounted directly on the corner surface, the hinge can be slightly adjusted for slightly angled walls, which Ikea hinges accommodate well.
I’m happy to help with more details if you wish.
to handle your angle of about 87 degrees, I recommend the following approach:
- First, measure the exact deviation on both sides using a protractor or miter angle tool.
- Cut the backs of the modules accordingly at the edges with an angled cut so they fit flush at the inside corner.
Cutting is usually done with a jigsaw or a fine handsaw blade, depending on the material. For panel materials, even at Ikea, the backing is designed to be cut easily.
- You can also reinforce the connection between the backs with mounting brackets, which improves stability.
- Flexible seals, as mentioned by cecile65, are especially useful for sealing small gaps at the wall and compensating for unevenness. Self-adhesive foam rubber strips or edge protection profiles, which are flexible and compensate for the angle, are used for this purpose.
Regarding the door installation: If you position the modules precisely, there will be no issues when opening and closing the doors. However, make sure the doors have enough clearance on the side to open, and adjust the hinges exactly according to the instructions, especially for the corner setup.
If doors are to be mounted directly on the corner surface, the hinge can be slightly adjusted for slightly angled walls, which Ikea hinges accommodate well.
I’m happy to help with more details if you wish.
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