ᐅ Repairing Kallax Shelving After Water Damage – Any Experiences?
Created on: 24 Sep 2020 08:42
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Lamont
Hello everyone,
unfortunately, I have suffered water damage to my IKEA Kallax shelf. The bottom edges have visibly swollen, and the surface has partially peeled. Since the shelf is still mostly intact, I would prefer not to replace it completely but rather consider repairing it.
Therefore, I am interested to know if anyone in this forum has experience with repairing or refurbishing Kallax shelves after water damage. Specifically, I would like to know:
- What is the best way to treat the swelling material (particleboard?)?
- Which products (e.g., filler, paint) work well for surface restoration?
- How is the stability after a repair — is it really worth it for a piece of furniture like the Kallax?
Thank you in advance for your tips and experience!
unfortunately, I have suffered water damage to my IKEA Kallax shelf. The bottom edges have visibly swollen, and the surface has partially peeled. Since the shelf is still mostly intact, I would prefer not to replace it completely but rather consider repairing it.
Therefore, I am interested to know if anyone in this forum has experience with repairing or refurbishing Kallax shelves after water damage. Specifically, I would like to know:
- What is the best way to treat the swelling material (particleboard?)?
- Which products (e.g., filler, paint) work well for surface restoration?
- How is the stability after a repair — is it really worth it for a piece of furniture like the Kallax?
Thank you in advance for your tips and experience!
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PECLARISSA26 Sep 2020 14:09Hey Lamont and everyone else,
I really like it when people want to save furniture! 🙂
Regarding repairs: I once had a small water damage on a Kallax, but for me it was just a small corner that got wet and then swelled. I carefully sanded the area and then brushed it with wood glue diluted with water – this strengthens the material a bit.
After that, I smoothed the surface with very fine sandpaper and applied an acrylic varnish from the hardware store. The result was completely sufficient for me, and with some patience (allow each coat to dry thoroughly!) you could hardly see the damage anymore.
But of course, with a lot of water where the chipboard really swells, it becomes more complicated...
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and hope you’ll update us on how it goes! 😉
I really like it when people want to save furniture! 🙂
Regarding repairs: I once had a small water damage on a Kallax, but for me it was just a small corner that got wet and then swelled. I carefully sanded the area and then brushed it with wood glue diluted with water – this strengthens the material a bit.
After that, I smoothed the surface with very fine sandpaper and applied an acrylic varnish from the hardware store. The result was completely sufficient for me, and with some patience (allow each coat to dry thoroughly!) you could hardly see the damage anymore.
But of course, with a lot of water where the chipboard really swells, it becomes more complicated...
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and hope you’ll update us on how it goes! 😉