Hello,
Our Metod has been standing around for a while now... eventually, we need to close the gaps.
Our kitchen is arranged in a U-shape. The long side of course never matches the exact measurement to be completely filled with cabinets. So, there’s always a gap somewhere where a filler strip (I think that’s what it’s called in the planner) should go.
But where can I get one? Ideally, it should be the same color as the cabinet fronts.
And how do I attach it?
Best regards
Spanni
Our Metod has been standing around for a while now... eventually, we need to close the gaps.
Our kitchen is arranged in a U-shape. The long side of course never matches the exact measurement to be completely filled with cabinets. So, there’s always a gap somewhere where a filler strip (I think that’s what it’s called in the planner) should go.
But where can I get one? Ideally, it should be the same color as the cabinet fronts.
And how do I attach it?
Best regards
Spanni
Now there is just the hole for the sink... That might have been the potential deal-breaker. Is the sink installed in the countertop in such a way that you can no longer move the cabinet? Not every sink fills the entire base cabinet...
Also, reconsider adding a towel holder in the gap:
Utrusta
Towel rail, white
There are definitely similar options from other manufacturers in the right width.
I would buy a 20 cm (8 inch) door and modify it.
Cut out 12 cm (5 inches) from the middle and glue it back together.
It’s worth trying since the door only costs a few euros.
I don’t know what tools your acquaintance has available. I’ve shortened a Hemnes door like this before, and you can’t see the modification.
Method A:
Trim both parts by 1 mm (0.04 inch) to size. Then put them together, screw them from underneath, and cut across the joint with a plunge saw. After that, you’ll have two perfectly parallel cutting edges. Unscrew it again and use a biscuit joiner to align the surfaces flush.
Method B:
Same principle, but using a router with a guide rail.
Cut out 12 cm (5 inches) from the middle and glue it back together.
It’s worth trying since the door only costs a few euros.
I don’t know what tools your acquaintance has available. I’ve shortened a Hemnes door like this before, and you can’t see the modification.
Method A:
Trim both parts by 1 mm (0.04 inch) to size. Then put them together, screw them from underneath, and cut across the joint with a plunge saw. After that, you’ll have two perfectly parallel cutting edges. Unscrew it again and use a biscuit joiner to align the surfaces flush.
Method B:
Same principle, but using a router with a guide rail.
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Laboe-Klaus7 Aug 2021 13:32Hello,
probably a bit late now, but maybe this helps others:
IKEA assumes that you make "filler strips" to cover small gaps from IKEA "side panels." This actually works quite well, but the side panels are not as thick (about 15 mm (0.6 inch)) as the fronts (about 19 mm (0.75 inch)), although that doesn’t bother me. The side panels come in every front color.
So cut them carefully (always use a guide rail for the circular saw and keep in mind that one side will splinter while the other stays clean, so do tests!). I painted the cut edges with matte paint RAL 9001, because I have Bodbyn front panels in light ivory. The color matches perfectly. The filler strips were then glued on, for example, with construction adhesive.
I am very satisfied with this.
probably a bit late now, but maybe this helps others:
IKEA assumes that you make "filler strips" to cover small gaps from IKEA "side panels." This actually works quite well, but the side panels are not as thick (about 15 mm (0.6 inch)) as the fronts (about 19 mm (0.75 inch)), although that doesn’t bother me. The side panels come in every front color.
So cut them carefully (always use a guide rail for the circular saw and keep in mind that one side will splinter while the other stays clean, so do tests!). I painted the cut edges with matte paint RAL 9001, because I have Bodbyn front panels in light ivory. The color matches perfectly. The filler strips were then glued on, for example, with construction adhesive.
I am very satisfied with this.
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