Hello everyone,
I recently bought an Ikea PAX wardrobe and am now considering how to make it as mobile as possible. Specifically, is there a way to convert or modify the Ikea PAX wardrobe so that it can be moved around without too much effort?
I don’t want to fix the wardrobe permanently in one place but rather be able to move it more easily to another spot in the room when needed. Of course, stability should not be compromised by the mobility. Does anyone have experience with casters, special feet, or other solutions to make the relatively heavy PAX more mobile?
It is important to me that the solution is practical, safe, and ideally cost-effective. Thanks in advance for your tips!
I recently bought an Ikea PAX wardrobe and am now considering how to make it as mobile as possible. Specifically, is there a way to convert or modify the Ikea PAX wardrobe so that it can be moved around without too much effort?
I don’t want to fix the wardrobe permanently in one place but rather be able to move it more easily to another spot in the room when needed. Of course, stability should not be compromised by the mobility. Does anyone have experience with casters, special feet, or other solutions to make the relatively heavy PAX more mobile?
It is important to me that the solution is practical, safe, and ideally cost-effective. Thanks in advance for your tips!
danial60 schrieb:
Since the PAX wardrobe is quite tall, I also recommend securing it against tipping, either by attaching it to the wall or by adding extra bracing if it needs to remain mobile.You need to be very careful here. Mobility and tip safety work against each other. A fully loaded, tall wardrobe on casters poses a real safety risk, especially if it can tip over easily.
If you really want it to be mobile, it might make sense to make only the lower part movable on casters and design the upper parts separately or less heavy.
Alternatively, you have to accept that the mobility is intended only for short distances and used cautiously by a few people.
fareel schrieb:
Would a 18 mm (0.7 inch) plywood sheet be sufficient as a base, or should it be thicker?An 18 mm (0.7 inch) plywood sheet is suitable and strong enough for this purpose. It’s important to cut the sheet precisely to fit the cabinet bottom exactly, to avoid any wobbling later on.
For assembly, I recommend using screws with washers to better distribute the force. For the casters, choose wheels with a soft rubber coating to protect the laminate flooring.
I would also suggest attaching a caster at each corner, or possibly five casters if the cabinet is quite large. Ideally, use casters with locking brakes for safety.
One question: What is the total weight of your PAX with contents? This significantly affects the choice of appropriate casters.
danial60 schrieb:
Follow-up question: What is the weight of your PAX with contents? This greatly affects the choice of suitable casters.Thanks, that helps me a lot. The cabinet itself weighs about 70 kg (154 lbs), and with clothes and accessories, I estimate around 120-140 kg (265-309 lbs). So, it will need a sturdy caster solution.
I’m thinking of using an 18 mm (0.7 inch) plywood panel as a base and selecting casters with a high load capacity accordingly. The idea of caster modules that can snap in and out also sounds interesting. If anyone has experience with such mechanisms on a PAX, I would appreciate it.
It would also be helpful to know if anyone has encountered issues with floor deformation from rolling, especially on laminate flooring. What are your experiences?
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