ᐅ Which installation materials are essential for assembling the IKEA Metod kitchen system?

Here is a brief summary for everyone looking for tips on the essential assembly materials:

- For cabinet assembly: cam lock screws, slotted screws, metal dowels (usually included with IKEA furniture)
- For wall mounting: anchors suitable for the wall material (metal expansion anchors for drywall/plasterboard, heavy-duty anchors or bolt anchors for concrete)
- Tools: cordless drill with variable speed, bit set with Torx and Phillips heads
- Door/drawer assembly: possibly additional door dampers or special screws
- Miscellaneous: spirit level, possibly clamps for stabilization during assembly

The most important thing is to use the correct materials for your walls and have good tools; otherwise, the kitchen won’t hold properly. If you have the choice, don’t skimp on the anchors.

I would like to add: A rubber or plastic mallet for adjustments, in case the modules don’t fit perfectly. And definitely screwdrivers with the correct heads as a backup.

It’s always interesting to see how some people focus endlessly on accessories here. In the end, it’s your carefulness that matters most. Of course, there are standard anchors versus specialized anchors, but hoarding too many items and fearing every step does more harm than good. I usually build my kitchens with the minimum and have always managed to make everything stable. But well, to each their own.