ᐅ In the old building, the Kallax unit was never installed level – how can this be concealed?

Hello everyone,

I have a problem with a Kallax shelf that I set up in my old building. Unfortunately, the Kallax never stands completely straight because the old walls and floors are slightly uneven. I find it visually distracting, especially when you look closely, and it feels like the shelf is always leaning or slightly wobbling. Does anyone have tips on how to best conceal or compensate for this? Are there any tricks with special fastenings, shims, or visual aids that could solve the problem without having to rebuild the entire shelf? Thanks for your ideas!

The easiest solution is to use flexible furniture glides or felt pads for leveling. You can stick these under the shelf feet to compensate for unevenness. Alternatively, you can cut small wooden wedges and wedge them in; this will make it more stable.

Hello Hikmet7,

I am familiar with the issue of old, uneven floors. A somewhat more elaborate but also sustainable solution is to equip the Kallax with a lightweight substructure that you can adjust with millimeter precision. For this, you can use small adjustable furniture feet or table leg levelers that allow height regulation. This way, you can compensate for the unevenness without damaging the shelf.

Alternatively, if the shelf is placed against a wall, you can secure it with sturdy brackets. This is especially worthwhile for older walls to prevent wobbling.

Visually, decorative cover strips or baseboards can help disguise irregularities, particularly if they match the floor’s color or texture.

One last idea: sometimes self-adhesive silicone pads can also help. They provide some flexibility and can level out slight slopes without significantly affecting the appearance.

I hope this helps you move forward.

GiRoyce schrieb:

Alternatively, you can secure the shelf to the wall using sturdy brackets if it is positioned against the wall.

I did the same with mine – a brand-new shelf feels like it’s on a ship rocking in rough seas if the floor isn’t level. 😉

Even better: I found a few small wedges that actually look quite nice because they’re made of wood and match the vintage charm of my old building. They not only provide stability but also serve as decoration. Additionally, using felt pads makes it pretty easy to protect unattractive spots on the floor.

If the shelf wobbles a bit, you can also use self-adhesive foam tape underneath – it cushions and helps to hide minor unevenness.

Good luck! And don’t worry, this kind of thing is almost standard in older buildings – you’re not alone ;-)