ᐅ My KALLAX unit has warped – what really helps?

Created on: 10 Feb 2022 08:12
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midaschen
Hello everyone,

I have an IKEA KALLAX shelving unit that I mainly use in the living area. Unfortunately, one of the compartments has recently warped, causing the doors not to close properly and affecting the overall appearance. I have tried several times to adjust the angle of the warp, but the gap remains.

My question to you is: What really helps to prevent or fix warping in a KALLAX shelf unit in the long term? Are there any practical tips or workarounds beyond the usual readjusting? I appreciate any experiences and solution-focused advice, as I would like to solve this problem permanently without having to take the entire unit apart.
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GAGRAHAM
12 Feb 2022 14:31
Here’s a small tip from me: When you replace the back panel, you can also add small washers between the back panel and the shelf frame – this prevents the back panel from being too tight and warping the cabinet.
Matthewt48 schrieb:
As long as the back panel isn’t significantly thicker than the original, it should fit well.

That’s exactly the important point, otherwise the whole shelf will work against itself.

And hey – don’t give up, your KALLAX can become really sturdy if you do it right! 🙂