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change20108 Jan 2011 22:08Hello community,
I am currently planning a kitchen from IKEA.
I would prefer a handleless kitchen (although I don’t like the “Solär” style), so I have settled on a compromise with white APLAD fronts. To avoid using annoying handles, I am considering integrating a Blum Tip-On mechanism. In my opinion, this is no problem for regular doors that open and close. However, I am not sure how it works with base cabinets that have drawers... What kind of mechanism is needed there? And is it possible for all drawer sizes? (Considering weight!) Also, I am still uncertain how this could work with the refrigerator...
Has anyone installed such Tip-On elements? I would be very grateful for any tips and advice.
Best regards,
matthias
I am currently planning a kitchen from IKEA.
I would prefer a handleless kitchen (although I don’t like the “Solär” style), so I have settled on a compromise with white APLAD fronts. To avoid using annoying handles, I am considering integrating a Blum Tip-On mechanism. In my opinion, this is no problem for regular doors that open and close. However, I am not sure how it works with base cabinets that have drawers... What kind of mechanism is needed there? And is it possible for all drawer sizes? (Considering weight!) Also, I am still uncertain how this could work with the refrigerator...
Has anyone installed such Tip-On elements? I would be very grateful for any tips and advice.
Best regards,
matthias
The Blum Tip-On system works without any problems on standard cabinet doors. You can find parts, for example, at lignoshop online.
Keep in mind that not only the Tip-On mechanism needs to be installed, but the hinges must also be replaced. You need hinges without a spring so that the door isn’t held shut and opens about 30 degrees after being pushed.
Another option would be hinges with an opening spring, but then the doors would always open fully to the stop, which can quickly become annoying.
The Tip-On mechanism consists of a small cylinder that is either screwed onto a housing inside the side panel or recessed into a hole drilled in the side panel. Recessing it into the wall requires very precise drilling.
I recommend using the housing that can be screwed on. There is also a small metal plate about the size of a 1-cent coin, available in adhesive and screw versions. I glued it on. After removing the protective foil, attach the small plate to the magnet at the front of the cylinder, close the door, and the device will be in the correct position.
I don’t think this will work with a refrigerator, as the magnetic strips in the door cause it to close too tightly.
Best regards, hinnakk
Keep in mind that not only the Tip-On mechanism needs to be installed, but the hinges must also be replaced. You need hinges without a spring so that the door isn’t held shut and opens about 30 degrees after being pushed.
Another option would be hinges with an opening spring, but then the doors would always open fully to the stop, which can quickly become annoying.
The Tip-On mechanism consists of a small cylinder that is either screwed onto a housing inside the side panel or recessed into a hole drilled in the side panel. Recessing it into the wall requires very precise drilling.
I recommend using the housing that can be screwed on. There is also a small metal plate about the size of a 1-cent coin, available in adhesive and screw versions. I glued it on. After removing the protective foil, attach the small plate to the magnet at the front of the cylinder, close the door, and the device will be in the correct position.
I don’t think this will work with a refrigerator, as the magnetic strips in the door cause it to close too tightly.
Best regards, hinnakk
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Nayla_106829 May 2011 16:04Hi,
this tip-on system is also available in Ikea’s Besta series. It works fine for regular cabinet doors, but not for drawers or the refrigerator. Since the fronts always need to remain slightly ajar to activate the tip-on mechanism, it simply can’t work with the freezer. For the drawers, they snap shut at the back even without soft-close mechanisms, so tip-on is not an option there either.
NfU
Na.
this tip-on system is also available in Ikea’s Besta series. It works fine for regular cabinet doors, but not for drawers or the refrigerator. Since the fronts always need to remain slightly ajar to activate the tip-on mechanism, it simply can’t work with the freezer. For the drawers, they snap shut at the back even without soft-close mechanisms, so tip-on is not an option there either.
NfU
Na.
Ha, how similar the ideas are...
I bought the Aplåd kitchen units from Ikea for a small kitchen, with white fronts, and want to build them handleless.
I ordered Tip-On mechanisms from eBay, drilled holes... but they don’t open... I also installed the Ikea soft-close dampers.
Tested in the sink cabinet... works perfectly despite the spring hinges.
But not in the drawer cabinet... so, I removed the drawer (which was a struggle as I thought I might break something trying to get it out)... then took out the cabinet runner, removed the damper, and also the locking mechanism... now it works. However, Blum offers a different system for the runners.
From what I understand, this is not compatible with the Ikea/Blum runners. That means you would have to buy Blum cabinet runners as well, and then it’s questionable whether the Ikea/Blum drawer would be compatible with the Blum Tandem runner system.
I bought the Aplåd kitchen units from Ikea for a small kitchen, with white fronts, and want to build them handleless.
I ordered Tip-On mechanisms from eBay, drilled holes... but they don’t open... I also installed the Ikea soft-close dampers.
Tested in the sink cabinet... works perfectly despite the spring hinges.
But not in the drawer cabinet... so, I removed the drawer (which was a struggle as I thought I might break something trying to get it out)... then took out the cabinet runner, removed the damper, and also the locking mechanism... now it works. However, Blum offers a different system for the runners.
From what I understand, this is not compatible with the Ikea/Blum runners. That means you would have to buy Blum cabinet runners as well, and then it’s questionable whether the Ikea/Blum drawer would be compatible with the Blum Tandem runner system.
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IKEA-Experte28 Jun 2011 00:46Regarding the drawers, I can say that the Blum system does not fit. Since 2007, the drawers sold in Germany have been produced by Hettich. The slides and drawers from these two manufacturers are not compatible with each other. Only the oven drawer and the plinth drawer still come from Blum.
By the way, the drawers can be removed without any force by pressing the white locking tabs from below.
By the way, the drawers can be removed without any force by pressing the white locking tabs from below.
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