https://publications-us-en.ikea.com/ikea_wardrobe/page/1

Have you viewed this IKEA Brochure on Wardrobes?

Thanks! I just cant tell if they are 100% smooth or have some texture.

Hmmm...ok rethinking Pax

Really how much haed wear does your closet get I have used Pax for a very long time in my designs and not one issue with wear even in kids rooms .As for pictures they are pretty good on the site and the descriptions tell you a lot.Worst case phone and ask.

I live 136 miles from my closest IKEA but before I place an order for anything I drive and take a look & take pictures. Even as a designer my ideas and perceptions change after a visit to IKEA. I take the photos to refresh my memory of what I have seen and I expect to spend hours looking and kicking the tires on items. I come prepared with a list of items I want to specifically select.

You have the option to place your order while you are there and have everything delivered to your home another day for a fairly reasonable price, and be advised that there are more products at IKEA than they show you in the online catalog.

PAX has been around since day one of IKEA in the US and I find it a great product. If I was going to use PAX for an everyday closet I might consider a more substantial door Every case good from IKEA is made the same on the interior. Millions have IKEA kitchen like myself with no issues.

even though I critique, I honestly do love Ikea. I do agree with Patricia that it depends on how much wear it gets. in my experience, I found that the foil coated stuff was the flimsiest, but still really depends. long bookshelves and the top of a dresser sagged pretty bad, but two desks and a TV stand never did. some pieces chipped easily (we don't have pets or kids), and other things held up pretty well.

You can upgrade to custom doors on Pax. so even if the interior is slightly lesser quality, the doors (which need to be more durable) can be something better. google it, there are many. for example: https://www.noremax.com/eu/productcategory/wardrobes/

Maybe if you went with a different brand for the doors, you can get them to send you sample chips.

We have 4 cabinets that we use as lockers in our side hallway. They are 5-1/2 years old and stand in a very high traffic area in our home. They have held up great with no issues. Someday we will get to trimming out the top! LOL!