ᐅ Is the painted surface on the Kallax more prone to damage compared to other furniture?
Created on: 8 Feb 2019 09:17
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Nijuri
Hello everyone,
I have a specific question that has been on my mind for a while: Is the lacquer finish on the IKEA Kallax shelf actually more prone to damage than the surfaces of other comparable furniture pieces?
To explain a bit further: I own a Kallax with the typical white lacquer finish and have noticed an increasing number of small scratches and marks, which seem less noticeable on other furniture with different finishes. I am also interested in whether the material and type of lacquer are crucial factors here, and if there are any concrete insights or experiences that support or contradict this impression.
Perhaps some of you have consciously made comparisons or know about the differences in surface durability? I would like to understand whether Kallax is mainly a visually appealing but vulnerable piece of furniture, or if that impression is misleading.
Thanks in advance for your input!
I have a specific question that has been on my mind for a while: Is the lacquer finish on the IKEA Kallax shelf actually more prone to damage than the surfaces of other comparable furniture pieces?
To explain a bit further: I own a Kallax with the typical white lacquer finish and have noticed an increasing number of small scratches and marks, which seem less noticeable on other furniture with different finishes. I am also interested in whether the material and type of lacquer are crucial factors here, and if there are any concrete insights or experiences that support or contradict this impression.
Perhaps some of you have consciously made comparisons or know about the differences in surface durability? I would like to understand whether Kallax is mainly a visually appealing but vulnerable piece of furniture, or if that impression is misleading.
Thanks in advance for your input!
First of all, thanks for all the information here – very helpful!
I’d like to add a perspective that might be more pragmatic: no matter how durable the paint or surface coating is, furniture in this price range is, on the one hand, designed for flexible use and, on the other hand, usually modular and very easy to replace.
That’s certainly true, but personally, I appreciate the Kallax mainly for its versatility. Sure, it’s more prone to damage, but that doesn’t bother me much because I know I can replace it relatively cheaply at any time.
Of course, if you are looking for a long-lasting and practically indestructible piece of furniture, you should probably look in a different price range.
Regarding scratches: I don’t worry about them since I cover the shelf with a few items anyway 🙂 and in everyday use, they hardly show.
In that sense: the painted surface is susceptible, yes – but that’s part of the product concept. 🙂
I’d like to add a perspective that might be more pragmatic: no matter how durable the paint or surface coating is, furniture in this price range is, on the one hand, designed for flexible use and, on the other hand, usually modular and very easy to replace.
theota schrieb:
... that IKEA doesn’t necessarily use the toughest paint when it comes to cost optimization...
That’s certainly true, but personally, I appreciate the Kallax mainly for its versatility. Sure, it’s more prone to damage, but that doesn’t bother me much because I know I can replace it relatively cheaply at any time.
Of course, if you are looking for a long-lasting and practically indestructible piece of furniture, you should probably look in a different price range.
Regarding scratches: I don’t worry about them since I cover the shelf with a few items anyway 🙂 and in everyday use, they hardly show.
In that sense: the painted surface is susceptible, yes – but that’s part of the product concept. 🙂
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