ᐅ My KALLAX unit is completely scratched by the vacuum cleaner – what can I do?
Created on: 27 Aug 2021 08:17
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Hello everyone,
I have the following problem: my Ikea KALLAX shelf is unfortunately quite scratched, mainly caused by my vacuum cleaner. This happens when I run the floor nozzle along it and accidentally scrape against the frame. The scratches are quite noticeable since the surface is mostly white and smooth.
I don’t want to sand everything down because I don’t want to remove the entire finish. Does anyone have tips on how to at least significantly improve or conceal the scratches? Are there any special polishes, waxes, or household remedies you could recommend?
I’d appreciate any help, as I really want to keep the shelf, but the scratches bother me a lot.
I have the following problem: my Ikea KALLAX shelf is unfortunately quite scratched, mainly caused by my vacuum cleaner. This happens when I run the floor nozzle along it and accidentally scrape against the frame. The scratches are quite noticeable since the surface is mostly white and smooth.
I don’t want to sand everything down because I don’t want to remove the entire finish. Does anyone have tips on how to at least significantly improve or conceal the scratches? Are there any special polishes, waxes, or household remedies you could recommend?
I’d appreciate any help, as I really want to keep the shelf, but the scratches bother me a lot.
mabla schrieb:
Durability ranges from several months up to more than a year, depending on the level of use.In my experience, the film tended to slightly lift at the edges over time. Therefore, I would recommend pressing down the edges firmly and, if necessary, carefully sealing them with a bit of clear varnish.
Good morning,
I just wanted to give a quick update and report that I have now tried a white wax stick. It actually conceals the surface scratches quite well, and the damage is less noticeable, especially in daylight.
As the next step, I will order a transparent protective film for the lower edges to avoid direct contact with the vacuum cleaner. Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips and detailed advice; it has really helped me!
If I have any more questions, I will get in touch again.
I just wanted to give a quick update and report that I have now tried a white wax stick. It actually conceals the surface scratches quite well, and the damage is less noticeable, especially in daylight.
As the next step, I will order a transparent protective film for the lower edges to avoid direct contact with the vacuum cleaner. Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips and detailed advice; it has really helped me!
If I have any more questions, I will get in touch again.
So, a quick update from me:
The protective film was delivered today, and I cut it to size and attached it to the lower edges of the shelf. The installation was actually very straightforward; the film adheres well to the melamine surface and feels sturdy.
I now vacuum with a bit more peace of mind because I know the floor nozzle no longer scratches directly against the shelf.
Thanks again to all forum members for the very helpful tips and great community feedback!
The protective film was delivered today, and I cut it to size and attached it to the lower edges of the shelf. The installation was actually very straightforward; the film adheres well to the melamine surface and feels sturdy.
I now vacuum with a bit more peace of mind because I know the floor nozzle no longer scratches directly against the shelf.
Thanks again to all forum members for the very helpful tips and great community feedback!