ᐅ Two KALLAX units side by side – any experiences with stability?
Created on: 13 Oct 2021 08:23
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siro9
Hello everyone,
I am planning to place two KALLAX shelves from IKEA side by side and would like to know how this affects their stability. In particular, I am interested in whether it really makes sense to connect the two units—either by screwing or gluing them together—to increase their sturdiness, or if they are stable enough standing on their own. Are there any experiences with placing them side by side, especially when heavier items or even a TV are placed on the shelves? I want to avoid the structure wobbling or tipping over eventually, especially if the shelves are used as a TV stand.
It would also be helpful to know if there are any special tips or recommendations on how to best join the two KALLAX units, if that is advised, or if other users have preferred to use two separate shelves. Thanks in advance for your feedback!
I am planning to place two KALLAX shelves from IKEA side by side and would like to know how this affects their stability. In particular, I am interested in whether it really makes sense to connect the two units—either by screwing or gluing them together—to increase their sturdiness, or if they are stable enough standing on their own. Are there any experiences with placing them side by side, especially when heavier items or even a TV are placed on the shelves? I want to avoid the structure wobbling or tipping over eventually, especially if the shelves are used as a TV stand.
It would also be helpful to know if there are any special tips or recommendations on how to best join the two KALLAX units, if that is advised, or if other users have preferred to use two separate shelves. Thanks in advance for your feedback!
I also fixed my KALLAX unit without attaching it to the wall, but I screwed the shelves together. I use simple chipboard screws through the back panel, which provides good stability. When the shelves are fully loaded, they don’t wobble.
Regular screws are enough. Just be careful not to damage the back panel – it’s best to pre-drill.
siro9 schrieb:
Are you using regular wood screws or special IKEA parts?
Regular screws are enough. Just be careful not to damage the back panel – it’s best to pre-drill.
siro9 schrieb:
at my installation site, the wall is unfortunately not completely flatThen it’s better to skip wall mounting and instead connect the shelves firmly to each other. Especially with uneven walls, wall mounting can actually cause more damage.
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Alberto5115 Oct 2021 17:49I wanted to add that I once used two KALLAX units without fixing them to the wall; they were only screwed together. At first, it felt fine, but as soon as one side was fully loaded, I noticed slight movements.
I guess it depends on the load. If you plan to store heavier items, I would recommend adding some extra support, such as non-slip mats or corner braces at the base.
It’s also important that the shelves are placed on a level surface; otherwise, they can easily tip over.
I wish you good luck—the KALLAX system is great, but you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of stability!
GALENKU schrieb:
When the shelves are fully loaded, they don’t wobble.
I guess it depends on the load. If you plan to store heavier items, I would recommend adding some extra support, such as non-slip mats or corner braces at the base.
It’s also important that the shelves are placed on a level surface; otherwise, they can easily tip over.
I wish you good luck—the KALLAX system is great, but you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of stability!
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