Hello everyone,
When moving, I noticed that the Billy cabinet doors from the IKEA range, which we previously used without any issues, no longer fit properly in the new apartment. Specifically, the doors don’t close flush anymore or sometimes can’t be fully closed at all. I suspect this might be related to changes in the room geometry or the frame construction, but I’m not certain.
My question to you: Why do some BILLY doors no longer fit correctly after moving? Could it be due to differences in the walls, the installation, or possibly technical details of the doors themselves? Are there common causes to check before potentially damaging the doors or trying to force them into position?
Looking forward to your insights and solutions!
When moving, I noticed that the Billy cabinet doors from the IKEA range, which we previously used without any issues, no longer fit properly in the new apartment. Specifically, the doors don’t close flush anymore or sometimes can’t be fully closed at all. I suspect this might be related to changes in the room geometry or the frame construction, but I’m not certain.
My question to you: Why do some BILLY doors no longer fit correctly after moving? Could it be due to differences in the walls, the installation, or possibly technical details of the doors themselves? Are there common causes to check before potentially damaging the doors or trying to force them into position?
Looking forward to your insights and solutions!
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raKatharin19 Jul 2016 15:21Tarmau schrieb:
That is a sensible approach.I can confirm that. Additionally, it is important to check whether the doors are hung straight both vertically and horizontally. Even slight misalignments can cause the doors to stick or not close properly.
Good tools like a small spirit level and time for adjustment often provide the solution.
deoke schrieb:
Walls are never perfectly straightThank you very much for the detailed post. I have one more question: If I check the wall with a laser level or spirit level and find that it is not completely straight, how can I then align the cabinet so that the doors still fit properly? Are there shims or other tricks for installation?
dinano schrieb:
Maybe the tolerance limit was already reached in the old apartmentThat matches my suspicion – the doors just barely fit there. I didn’t want to start modifying the doors immediately but first wanted to check the settings.
I’m looking forward to practical tips on how to optimize the cabinet installation even in an uneven room.
lume42 schrieb:
If I check the wall with a laser level or spirit level and find that it is not perfectly straight, how can I align the cabinet so that the doors still fit properly?You can raise or level the cabinet body on uneven floors by placing small, firm shims or wedges made of plastic or wood underneath, either on the sides or at the bottom. The important thing is that the cabinet stands perfectly vertical.
The doors can also be individually adjusted at the hinges, and often this extra adjustment is enough to make the doors close properly.
Important: Make sure the cabinet does not wobble or stand unevenly, as this will affect the entire installation. The shims should be stable and not slip.
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