ᐅ What tips do you have for preventing squeaking in BILLY doors?
Created on: 14 Aug 2024 09:12
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BONU46
Hello everyone, I have been experiencing an issue with my Billy shelves for some time now where the doors creak unpleasantly when opening and closing. It seems to be especially related to the hinges, as the noise mostly originates there. Does anyone have tips on how to effectively and permanently eliminate this creaking? I prefer solutions that don’t just provide a temporary fix but address the root cause of the problem. Thanks in advance!
BONU46 schrieb:
@neoren: I’m not very familiar with graphite powder; is it easy to use? Do I need to take any special precautions afterwards?Graphite powder is actually a very clean solution since it contains no oil and therefore doesn’t stick or attract dust. It works well for visible hinges.
However, you should make sure it spreads evenly; otherwise, the hinge won’t operate smoothly. For concealed hinges, it might be impractical because the powder doesn’t reach those areas easily.
I often wonder why everyone at BILLY immediately reaches for lubricants.
WD-40 is not really a lubricant; it is more of a cleaner and does not provide lasting protection. It only temporarily suppresses squeaking.
My advice: You should look for the root cause – most of the time, the hinges are not the real problem, but rather wood tension or poor installation. Simply lubricating without addressing the cause is just treating the symptoms.
sanjon schrieb:
Try spraying WD-40 on the hinges first
WD-40 is not really a lubricant; it is more of a cleaner and does not provide lasting protection. It only temporarily suppresses squeaking.
My advice: You should look for the root cause – most of the time, the hinges are not the real problem, but rather wood tension or poor installation. Simply lubricating without addressing the cause is just treating the symptoms.
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