ᐅ Is there a guide for IKEA Brimnes furniture using alternative materials?

Created on: 7 Aug 2020 08:37

Hello everyone,

I recently purchased some IKEA Brimnes furniture and am interested in whether there is an official or community-developed guide that describes assembly using alternative materials.

I am not referring to simply replacing screws or dowels, but rather the use of different materials, possibly sustainable or more durable wood, metal braces, or similar, to make the furniture more stable or long-lasting.

Is there anything like this available in written form or as a well-documented project? I want to know before assembly which modifications are feasible without compromising the product’s integrity, so I am looking for a detailed guide or at least proven advice.

Thank you for your insights and suggestions!

nedagla8 Aug 2020 09:19

What a great topic! 🙂 A few months ago, I rebuilt the bed from the Brimnes series:

- Instead of the usual particle board, I used birch plywood
- The back panel was reinforced with small metal brackets
- I also replaced the screws with stainless steel ones

There is no official guide for this, but I documented everything in a small blog. Maybe it’s a good starting point!

Have you done similar projects? All I can say is: give it a try, it’s worth it!

Roberta8 Aug 2020 11:47

There are no official instructions for Brimnes furniture made with alternative materials.

I recommend sticking to the original dimensions and only using materials with similar properties.

You are more likely to find guides in the form of private DIY reports or videos.

ᐅ Is there a guide for IKEA Brimnes furniture using alternative materials?

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