ᐅ Is there a guide on how to reinforce the shelves of the Ikea BRIMNES shelving unit?
Created on: 28 Jan 2023 08:43
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Good morning everyone, I am facing the problem of stabilizing my Ikea Brimnes shelves because they visibly bend under moderate load. I wonder if there is a detailed guide or proven methods to reliably reinforce these already relatively thin shelves without affecting the appearance or altering the frame. I am particularly interested in whether additional reinforcements can be installed invisibly – for example, by gluing in metal profiles, adding extra support strips, or reinforcement plates underneath. Has anyone had experience with these methods or perhaps knows of Ikea accessories for this? What are your recommendations or construction instructions to ensure long-lasting durability? Thanks in advance for your help!
floga schrieb:
But in the end, what matters is that the shelves stay in place without slipping or making noise.That sums it up well – my main concern is that the shelves no longer make any noise and don’t warp.
gauvin37 schrieb:
Simply attach wooden strips (about 2cm (0.8 inches)) at the bottom, cut them to the exact length, glue them with wood glue, and you’re done.Sounds manageable, but is the load-bearing capacity of self-glued wooden strips really stable in the long term? I ask because chipboard sometimes peels off slightly or swells when exposed to moisture.
What do the experts here recommend as the best adhesives or possible additional measures to ensure such reinforcement remains durable over time?
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