ᐅ Replacing KALLAX hinges after they have torn out – how do you usually proceed?

Created on: 7 Nov 2022 10:23
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Tasau
Hello everyone, I have a KALLAX shelf where several hinges have torn out, especially on the doors I use regularly. My question is: How do you handle it when the hinges have pulled out of the wood? Do you just replace the hinges and screw them back into the original spots, or do you use special repair kits or other techniques to make the attachment stable again? Should the holes be filled with wood filler or wood putty, or does a so-called “dowel repair” work better? I don’t want it to break again after a few months and am looking for proven methods that work well with typical KALLAX materials (particleboard). Thanks in advance for your advice!
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sobau
8 Nov 2022 14:18
If hinges tear out from KALLAX, wooden dowels are usually the best solution. Drill out the old holes, insert dowels with glue, then reattach the screws. If the panel is too brittle, the only option is to replace or reinforce it.