Hello,
for a recirculating range hood, I chose a third-party model, and the appliance fits perfectly into the Faktum cabinet 60x57cm (24x22 inches). However, I cannot attach the cabinet door because the unit is mounted inside at the bottom, leaving no space for the hinges there.
My idea to solve this with aftermarket surface-mounted hinges failed in practice, as there is too little space for non-IKEA hinges during opening and closing movements.
I can install one hinge, the upper one, normally and hang the door on it, but not the lower one because it is blocked by the installation of the range hood.
One idea I had: to create a recess on the inside of the cabinet door so I could attach the IKEA hinges at a different height. The diameter is 35mm (1.4 inches), the depth is 13mm (0.5 inches). Simply “drilling” is not an option since I don’t have a 35mm (1.4 inches) drill bit 🙂 and the surface also needs to be flat.
Right now, I have no idea how this can be done—there is probably a tool I don’t know about...?
Or is it possible to have hinge recesses made later by IKEA? Probably not...
Thanks & best regards
for a recirculating range hood, I chose a third-party model, and the appliance fits perfectly into the Faktum cabinet 60x57cm (24x22 inches). However, I cannot attach the cabinet door because the unit is mounted inside at the bottom, leaving no space for the hinges there.
My idea to solve this with aftermarket surface-mounted hinges failed in practice, as there is too little space for non-IKEA hinges during opening and closing movements.
I can install one hinge, the upper one, normally and hang the door on it, but not the lower one because it is blocked by the installation of the range hood.
One idea I had: to create a recess on the inside of the cabinet door so I could attach the IKEA hinges at a different height. The diameter is 35mm (1.4 inches), the depth is 13mm (0.5 inches). Simply “drilling” is not an option since I don’t have a 35mm (1.4 inches) drill bit 🙂 and the surface also needs to be flat.
Right now, I have no idea how this can be done—there is probably a tool I don’t know about...?
Or is it possible to have hinge recesses made later by IKEA? Probably not...
Thanks & best regards
So, thanks again, the issue is settled 🙂
I simply didn’t know that such drill bits and tools existed, so this solution worked out really well. I just repositioned the hinges by a few holes higher.
Why it doesn’t work in the original position is clearly visible here:
Ignore the bottom hole; that was for the base panel. The two above are for the hinges, but with the metal strip for the extractor fan, it just doesn’t quite fit.
I think the drilling turned out really well:
I couldn’t even tell it’s not original if it weren’t obvious 🙂
Best regards
I simply didn’t know that such drill bits and tools existed, so this solution worked out really well. I just repositioned the hinges by a few holes higher.
Why it doesn’t work in the original position is clearly visible here:
Ignore the bottom hole; that was for the base panel. The two above are for the hinges, but with the metal strip for the extractor fan, it just doesn’t quite fit.
I think the drilling turned out really well:
Best regards
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IKEA-Experte20 Mar 2014 20:11In the picture, the two small holes appear slightly misaligned, but this is probably just an optical illusion. Using a straight mounting plate instead of the cross-shaped one would likely have avoided the need for a new hole drill, but the main thing is that it works. Since the air above the stove is also a bit more humid when cooking, even with an extractor hood, I would tape over the open hole to prevent any swelling over time.
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zetterberg21 Mar 2014 07:38Just use waterproof wood glue or silicone; it also works for countertops around cutouts.
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IKEA-Experte21 Mar 2014 10:20If you seal the surfaces with silicone, you might also be able to add a cover cap, which you can get from customer service. Otherwise, a piece of aluminum adhesive tape, decorative foil, or anything that is vapor-tight will do.
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