ᐅ KALLAX doors too heavy for children – how to make them easier to handle?
Created on: 22 Feb 2017 08:37
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Hello everyone,
I have the following concern: We have the IKEA KALLAX shelving unit with doors, which we use in the children's room. However, the doors are quite heavy and feel stiff, which prevents our children (3 and 5 years old) from opening or closing them independently and safely. This is not only frustrating for the kids but also poses a safety risk, as they could sometimes pinch their fingers.
I have been considering whether the weight of the doors can be reduced or if the mechanism can be improved to make the doors easier and more child-friendly to operate. Are there any effective, proven methods for this? Maybe you already have your own solutions or recommendations that could help make KALLAX doors safer and easier for children to use? Thanks for your tips and experiences!
I have the following concern: We have the IKEA KALLAX shelving unit with doors, which we use in the children's room. However, the doors are quite heavy and feel stiff, which prevents our children (3 and 5 years old) from opening or closing them independently and safely. This is not only frustrating for the kids but also poses a safety risk, as they could sometimes pinch their fingers.
I have been considering whether the weight of the doors can be reduced or if the mechanism can be improved to make the doors easier and more child-friendly to operate. Are there any effective, proven methods for this? Maybe you already have your own solutions or recommendations that could help make KALLAX doors safer and easier for children to use? Thanks for your tips and experiences!
KAMERON schrieb:
Looking for replacement parts for hinges and handles, especially those with lower friction or spring-assisted.That’s exactly what I did. I replaced the original hinges on my KALLAX shelving unit with gas springs that basically "balance" the doors. This reduces the force needed to open them to a minimum.
Important: Installation is a bit more complex but quite manageable with some technical skill. Definitely a big help for children.
Oh yes, I totally know what you mean! At our place, we also found the doors too heavy at first. What really helped was installing soft-close hinges and lightweight dampers! The kids love it now because they can open the doors very easily.
It's brilliant that the cabinet now closes smoothly and there are no more frustrating moments! 🙂 Give it a try, you can definitely do it!
It's brilliant that the cabinet now closes smoothly and there are no more frustrating moments! 🙂 Give it a try, you can definitely do it!
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