ᐅ My KALLAX unit doesn’t keep the cabinet doors securely closed – how do you stabilize them?
Created on: 10 Sep 2020 08:27
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remajan
Hello everyone,
I have a small issue with my IKEA KALLAX shelving unit, specifically with the doors I installed some time ago to give it a more closed appearance. Unfortunately, the cabinet doors don’t stay securely closed; they don’t hold reliably even though the hinges are correctly installed and I have already tried door magnets. The doors tend to swing open slightly and I can’t stabilize them properly this way.
Therefore, I’m interested to know: how do you secure your KALLAX cabinet doors so that they stay firmly closed? Do you use special locks, different hinges, additional magnets, or even completely different solutions? I’m grateful for any ideas that are practical to implement without ruining the neat, simple design of the shelving unit.
Thanks in advance for your experiences and tips!
I have a small issue with my IKEA KALLAX shelving unit, specifically with the doors I installed some time ago to give it a more closed appearance. Unfortunately, the cabinet doors don’t stay securely closed; they don’t hold reliably even though the hinges are correctly installed and I have already tried door magnets. The doors tend to swing open slightly and I can’t stabilize them properly this way.
Therefore, I’m interested to know: how do you secure your KALLAX cabinet doors so that they stay firmly closed? Do you use special locks, different hinges, additional magnets, or even completely different solutions? I’m grateful for any ideas that are practical to implement without ruining the neat, simple design of the shelving unit.
Thanks in advance for your experiences and tips!
remajan schrieb:
I think next I will switch to stronger magnets and consider installing additional door catches.That sounds like a good plan!
I just wanted to share my experience, as I also struggled for a long time with unstable KALLAX doors. In my case, the doors kept popping open constantly, and it was really annoying.
Back then, I simply replaced the small supplied magnets with neodymium rod magnets that I bought at a hardware store. As an addition, I opted for small, invisible magnetic catches installed inside the box. This kind of double holding system works really well!
Furthermore, it really helps to regularly check the hinges and adjust them if necessary. Sometimes a screw is a bit loose, and that can cause the whole door to swing.
The most important thing is: stay persistent. These small furniture pieces are often not fully engineered for everyday use, and simple improvements can make a big difference. Good luck!
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