Hello everyone,
I hope I’ve chosen the right subforum. I’ve also searched the forum, but it was mostly about drawers, which unfortunately doesn’t help me.
Here’s my situation: I moved into a new apartment last week, which has a Faktum kitchen installed. I actually like it a lot! I wanted to buy soft-close dampers to retrofit it. I was able to order some for the drawers (phew!), as they are soon being discontinued; hopefully, they will arrive soon. For the cabinet doors, I was told I could use the dampers from Pax—the young lady even directed me to the right section in the warehouse. But there I only found complete hinges. I didn’t want those; I was looking for clip-on style dampers.
So, I quickly googled it. I found dampers from Blum, which also make the hinges. On Amazon, it said they work for Ikea kitchens, so I ordered those—but either I’m doing something wrong trying to attach them, or they simply don’t fit :/
I took some photos!



I’m pretty sure these parts are the wrong ones (anyone need 10 pcs?)—so, what can I do now? Are there any clip-on dampers available that I can use? I’m struggling a bit with these hinges, so I’d rather not replace them.
Does anyone have a clever tip?
Best regards
I hope I’ve chosen the right subforum. I’ve also searched the forum, but it was mostly about drawers, which unfortunately doesn’t help me.
Here’s my situation: I moved into a new apartment last week, which has a Faktum kitchen installed. I actually like it a lot! I wanted to buy soft-close dampers to retrofit it. I was able to order some for the drawers (phew!), as they are soon being discontinued; hopefully, they will arrive soon. For the cabinet doors, I was told I could use the dampers from Pax—the young lady even directed me to the right section in the warehouse. But there I only found complete hinges. I didn’t want those; I was looking for clip-on style dampers.
So, I quickly googled it. I found dampers from Blum, which also make the hinges. On Amazon, it said they work for Ikea kitchens, so I ordered those—but either I’m doing something wrong trying to attach them, or they simply don’t fit :/
I took some photos!
I’m pretty sure these parts are the wrong ones (anyone need 10 pcs?)—so, what can I do now? Are there any clip-on dampers available that I can use? I’m struggling a bit with these hinges, so I’d rather not replace them.
Does anyone have a clever tip?
Best regards
R
RutenRudi15 Apr 2016 11:17Hi Ikea expert,
Ah, now I get it. So only the top layer, on both sides!
By the way, the display cabinet had concealed hinges installed, as I found out yesterday, so I’m off the hook there; only six doors left.
Tomorrow I’ll try removing and filing one door as a test, to see how well it works. In my opinion, bending and fitting also works very well—you can take them out and put them back in easily. So both options are usable.
Thanks so far, this has been a big help!
Ah, now I get it. So only the top layer, on both sides!
By the way, the display cabinet had concealed hinges installed, as I found out yesterday, so I’m off the hook there; only six doors left.
Tomorrow I’ll try removing and filing one door as a test, to see how well it works. In my opinion, bending and fitting also works very well—you can take them out and put them back in easily. So both options are usable.
Thanks so far, this has been a big help!