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IKEA-Experte14 Sep 2013 18:59I can only answer the first question. All drillings are accurate. If you no longer remember how to remove the fronts and the railing, feel free to ask.
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miss-marple15 Sep 2013 11:40Hello,
It’s great to be an IKEA expert, especially if the drilling holes still match. When I assembled my kitchen, I created a folder and filed a copy of every assembly instruction, template, or any other paperwork that came with it. So, technically, replacing the fronts shouldn’t be too difficult.
Thanks, Zetterberg, for your detailed response.
I don’t really like the look of Applad; I’ve also read online about paint peeling issues.
High-gloss foil, if it’s durable, isn’t much of a problem regarding fingerprints anymore since the kids aren’t that small anymore. I don’t need side panels because there are no open cabinet parts. I haven’t yet found out when Metod will be launched in the Netherlands. Since there was a recent kitchen promotion, I feared it might coincide with a catalog change, but that was not the case.
Kind regards
It’s great to be an IKEA expert, especially if the drilling holes still match. When I assembled my kitchen, I created a folder and filed a copy of every assembly instruction, template, or any other paperwork that came with it. So, technically, replacing the fronts shouldn’t be too difficult.
Thanks, Zetterberg, for your detailed response.
I don’t really like the look of Applad; I’ve also read online about paint peeling issues.
High-gloss foil, if it’s durable, isn’t much of a problem regarding fingerprints anymore since the kids aren’t that small anymore. I don’t need side panels because there are no open cabinet parts. I haven’t yet found out when Metod will be launched in the Netherlands. Since there was a recent kitchen promotion, I feared it might coincide with a catalog change, but that was not the case.
Kind regards
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IKEA-Experte15 Sep 2013 14:58Hello,
if you still have the instructions, that’s perfect. I assume, however, that they don’t mention that to dismantle the railing rods at the back of the extension, you need to insert a flathead screwdriver and then turn it to release the clamping fixture.
Just ask the Dutch customer service when Metod will be introduced there. So far, I’ve read that the UK and France are set for February, Switzerland for April, Italy not before spring, and Australia for September. If the Netherlands starts before Germany, you might still be able to get parts there that are no longer available in Germany during clearance sales.
After Metod is introduced, Factum parts are supposed to be available as replacement parts on order for two more years. The question is whether it’s worthwhile to sell off leftover stock after the transition in Europe instead of transporting it to IKEA components in Sweden for the two-year reserve. In that sense, waiting for a bargain in Germany might be risky if you don’t have more detailed insider information about this.
if you still have the instructions, that’s perfect. I assume, however, that they don’t mention that to dismantle the railing rods at the back of the extension, you need to insert a flathead screwdriver and then turn it to release the clamping fixture.
Just ask the Dutch customer service when Metod will be introduced there. So far, I’ve read that the UK and France are set for February, Switzerland for April, Italy not before spring, and Australia for September. If the Netherlands starts before Germany, you might still be able to get parts there that are no longer available in Germany during clearance sales.
After Metod is introduced, Factum parts are supposed to be available as replacement parts on order for two more years. The question is whether it’s worthwhile to sell off leftover stock after the transition in Europe instead of transporting it to IKEA components in Sweden for the two-year reserve. In that sense, waiting for a bargain in Germany might be risky if you don’t have more detailed insider information about this.
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zetterberg16 Sep 2013 07:48...
So far, I’ve seen the UK and France starting in February, Switzerland in April, Italy not before spring, and Australia in September.
...If the UK and France actually start in February, then Germany would come no earlier than May/June.
This makes sense logically: the UK has 20 houses, France 30, and Germany 45 houses. Handling that many at once from a logistics and possible renovation perspective would be too much.
So far in April: Norway and Denmark approximately a dozen houses.
In May: Sweden, Finland, Iceland about 25 houses. Does Iceland even have a house at all?
If Switzerland and Italy come in April, that would also be around 30 houses, which could fit together with the Dutch ~10.
Australia—do they even use the metric system, or is it aligned with the US and Canada using inches?
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IKEA-Experte16 Sep 2013 14:00
So, if GB and FR actually start in February, then D won’t begin before May/June.
Why? Simply logically, GB has 20 houses, FR 30, and D has 45 houses—that would be too much all at once in terms of logistics and potential renovations inside the houses.
June 2014 is the date mentioned for D and IKEA customers.
So far, April: Norway, Denmark ~ about a dozen
May: Sweden, Finland, Iceland ~ 25 houses; does Iceland even have a single house?
If CH and Italy come in April as well, that would be around 30 houses, which could possibly match with the Dutch ~10.
Australia, do they even use the metric system, or do they run on inches like the USA and Canada?
Australia is metric. For the USA and Canada, 2015 is mentioned. Whether they use metric or keep everything imperial is still a question among American IKEA fans. Z
zetterberg16 Sep 2013 17:13...
June 2014 is mentioned for Germany and customers of IKEA.
Then everything is clear, thanks.
Australia uses the metric system. For the USA and Canada, the date mentioned is 2015. Whether they will use metric or continue with imperial units is still a question among American IKEA fans.
I don’t believe Americans will switch to metric; they will definitely keep their inches, as they already do with Akarum or whatever it’s called, Faktum in inch measurements. Similar topics