ᐅ Kallax shelves often get damaged quickly during kids’ room reorganizing—do you find this to be the case?
Created on: 1 Mar 2021 08:17
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deolen60
Hello everyone,
Lately, I’ve noticed that our Kallax shelving unit in the children’s room gets damaged quite quickly during the usual rearranging – whether it’s pulled-out shelves, warped panels, or damaged joints. I’m wondering if it’s just me or if others have had similar experiences.
I’m especially interested in how you handle it when Kallax modules become prone to damage after some time, even though you try to be careful with the furniture, especially in a children’s room where there is a lot of movement and change.
Do you put up with it, meaning do you repair regularly, replace parts, or do you simply accept that this is how it eventually turns out? Or maybe you have tips on how to increase durability despite repeated moving or rebuilding?
I look forward to your insights and experiences!
Lately, I’ve noticed that our Kallax shelving unit in the children’s room gets damaged quite quickly during the usual rearranging – whether it’s pulled-out shelves, warped panels, or damaged joints. I’m wondering if it’s just me or if others have had similar experiences.
I’m especially interested in how you handle it when Kallax modules become prone to damage after some time, even though you try to be careful with the furniture, especially in a children’s room where there is a lot of movement and change.
Do you put up with it, meaning do you repair regularly, replace parts, or do you simply accept that this is how it eventually turns out? Or maybe you have tips on how to increase durability despite repeated moving or rebuilding?
I look forward to your insights and experiences!
Here are some tips on how to reduce damage to Kallax furniture in a children's room during rearranging:
1. Remove all shelves and boxes shortly before moving – this helps avoid unnecessary stress.
2. Regularly tighten screws and connections using an appropriate screwdriver.
3. Check the back panel: if it is loose, you can secure it with clamps or small nails.
4. Check floor protection: adding felt pads underneath can minimize friction when sliding the furniture.
If you keep these points in mind, the likelihood of damage is significantly reduced.
1. Remove all shelves and boxes shortly before moving – this helps avoid unnecessary stress.
2. Regularly tighten screws and connections using an appropriate screwdriver.
3. Check the back panel: if it is loose, you can secure it with clamps or small nails.
4. Check floor protection: adding felt pads underneath can minimize friction when sliding the furniture.
If you keep these points in mind, the likelihood of damage is significantly reduced.
I think this is completely normal for furniture in a kid’s room! Little ones are often very active :-) Our Kallax shelf already has its marks too, but hey, that’s exactly what makes it lively!
That’s exactly how I do it too, it keeps things interesting and you can see how the furniture practically evolves! 🙂
gu-lau60 schrieb:
I also have the Kallax in the kid’s room. When something breaks, I simply replace the affected shelves or reinforce the back panel. Problem solved.
That’s exactly how I do it too, it keeps things interesting and you can see how the furniture practically evolves! 🙂
nedagla schrieb:
I think that’s completely normal for furniture in children’s rooms! Kids are often way too active :-)I find that too convenient. Why settle for less quality and then just call such damage ‘normal’? Children should be taught to handle things responsibly.
Guyju schrieb:
Regularly tighten screws and joints with the appropriate screwdriver.Exactly, regular maintenance is essential, otherwise you might as well accept constant wear and tear—and that’s simply poor planning.
LEOIX schrieb:
Why settle for less quality and then dismiss such damages as 'normal'?I understand that, but sometimes you have to weigh how much you want to invest. Not every family can or wants to invest in expensive solid wood furniture, which is also not always ideal for rearranging.
I think if you can accept minor repairs, that’s okay too. The main thing is that the children have a nice room, and we learn to approach things with a certain calmness. 🙂
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