ᐅ KALLAX doors no longer fit properly after replacing the baseboards – what can be done?
Created on: 16 May 2022 14:03
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Hello everyone,
I recently upgraded my IKEA KALLAX shelves with new doors and, at the same time, replaced the baseboards in the room to create a consistent look. After changing the baseboards, however, the KALLAX doors no longer fit properly within the frames—they start rubbing against the edges and some are difficult to close. I made sure not to adjust the hinges, and the shelf frames themselves appear unchanged.
Does anyone have an idea what might be causing this issue with the doors, considering that only the baseboards were replaced? Is there any connection between the baseboards and the door installation on KALLAX units that I might be missing? Or what else could explain why the doors suddenly don’t close correctly?
I would appreciate any tips, advice, or pointers to common causes!
I recently upgraded my IKEA KALLAX shelves with new doors and, at the same time, replaced the baseboards in the room to create a consistent look. After changing the baseboards, however, the KALLAX doors no longer fit properly within the frames—they start rubbing against the edges and some are difficult to close. I made sure not to adjust the hinges, and the shelf frames themselves appear unchanged.
Does anyone have an idea what might be causing this issue with the doors, considering that only the baseboards were replaced? Is there any connection between the baseboards and the door installation on KALLAX units that I might be missing? Or what else could explain why the doors suddenly don’t close correctly?
I would appreciate any tips, advice, or pointers to common causes!
The maximum allowable adjustment for KALLAX doors is usually around 3-4 millimeters (0.1-0.16 inches) per side. It is important that the shelving unit itself is stable, as significant unevenness can cause stress and, in the worst case, lead to cabinet deformation.
A common practice is to even out the unit by placing felt pads or small washers under the feet of the shelves. This helps maintain structural integrity and allows the doors to be properly aligned.
Place a spirit level on the shelves at several heights and compensate for any differences accordingly.
A common practice is to even out the unit by placing felt pads or small washers under the feet of the shelves. This helps maintain structural integrity and allows the doors to be properly aligned.
Place a spirit level on the shelves at several heights and compensate for any differences accordingly.
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The allowable maximum adjustment for KALLAX doors is about 3-4 millimeters (0.1-0.15 inches) per sideExactly, that's why you should fix the issue at the bottom first before adjusting the doors any further.
It’s good to hear that the approach with the felt pads is working. When adjusting, make sure all sides of the shelf rest firmly to prevent any wobbling.
If the doors still stick after leveling the floor, it might help to use a tape measure to check the frame’s horizontal and vertical alignment precisely – sometimes the frame shifts slightly due to minor stresses.
Good luck moving forward.
If the doors still stick after leveling the floor, it might help to use a tape measure to check the frame’s horizontal and vertical alignment precisely – sometimes the frame shifts slightly due to minor stresses.
Good luck moving forward.
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