ᐅ Kallax doors always swing open – is a magnetic catch the solution?

Created on: 3 Jan 2022 10:37

Hello everyone,

Some time ago, I bought a Kallax shelf unit from IKEA and installed doors on it to keep my documents neatly stored inside. The problem is that the doors don’t stay properly closed and tend to open repeatedly. I’ve noticed that the existing latches hardly hold – it probably needs something with a stronger grip.

My question: Has anyone had experience retrofitting magnetic catches on Kallax doors? Do they work reliably? How difficult is the installation, and what type of magnetic catches would you recommend that won’t damage the shelf or make it too complicated?

I look forward to your tips, suggestions, or experiences with what worked best for you. Thanks in advance!

KNUTGI4 Jan 2022 09:17

PAFRA9 schrieb:
Which type of magnetic catches would you recommend that won’t damage the shelf or make it too complicated?

Here’s a casual tip: Neodymium magnets are like little superheroes – very strong yet small enough to subtly enhance the doors. Simply mount them between the door and the back panel of the shelf, and you’ll get a gentle but secure connection.

No need to worry about damage – if you properly cover the magnets with some felt or double-sided tape, there won’t be any ugly pressure marks or scratches.

The key is to align the magnets correctly; otherwise, you might feel like you’re in a little magnetic battle :-).

So grab your screwdriver and good luck with your door-stop upgrade! 🙂

ᐅ Kallax doors always swing open – is a magnetic catch the solution?

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