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Comments (0)Hello - I am partially there with my ikea kitchen install but had a couple of questions: - should the side cover panels just be used for the end of a cabinet run - or am I supposed to use them between cabinets if the cabinets are different sizes (I have a 30' long cab adjacent to a 40' long one so the last 10" of the 40" shows - is there supposed to be a cover panel between these two?) I'm sure its somewhat subjective but just wondering what the "normal" way to install these is. Also, if I do put a cover panel between those two top cabinets, then I assume I also have to slide one between the two base cabinets underneath to keep the spacing the same - but I don't know if it would be weird to have a side panel between two base cabinets of the same size - and maybe that is a reason to skip it on top? - the top cabinets are about 1 inch from the ceiling. the guy doing the install told me that when the doors go on they can be slightly dropped so there is a thin edge of the top frame available to attach a thin crown molding to that would cover the gap between cabinets and ceiling. he said this will be better than using the ikea deco strips because my ceiling is uneven. does this sound right? - for lighting that is going under the top cabinets -- where do the transformers go - behind the top cabinets? there seems to be enough space there, but not sure if there is somewhere else they are supposed to go. THANKS!!!!!...See Moreissues on ikea kitchen cabinet installation
Comments (6)Problem is Joe, without the toggles (or more fastening points) cabinets on rail systems will exert too much torque and bend the rail itself between the fastening points. While this isn't likely to make them fall off the wall , it will make it difficult or impossible to keep the cabs plumb if the rail flex exceedes the adjustment in the hanging bracket - which is very possible. This usually happens where two cabinets join together and there are two brackets pulling on the rail. And guess where thet usually happens ? Right in the center of rail fastening points. Murphy's law. It's also happens at the end of an open cabinet run where there is no stud to fasten the rail too. There , you must use something like a togglebolt. Or your cabinet will just flap in the breeze. Just use the bolts or similar, the cost and time savings Joe is advocating by not using them is just too great a risk. Joe , would you hang 6.5 feet of traditional wall cabinet by only 3 screws ? I doubt it. And if say you would then your hack, which I don't think for a even a second....See MoreRecs for IKEA kitchen installers/contractors around Seattle
Comments (12)I think to bad mouth Ikea because the whole world is in a mess at the moment is unfair. Everyone is having issues with supply of even simple things and I find when I work with Ikea that usually the boxes are available even if the doors might be a bit later . This in no way affects your install to the point of the layout . I would still ask your Ikea store for referrals . I also agree that these are a simple item to DIY they are made for that purpose and after the first bit of assembly learning curve are kind of fun to assemble so my clients tell me. IMO too many contractors are just not able to understand a different system and think they can improve the way it is done and they can’t ....See Moreikea kitchen installer
Comments (0)Curious to know if anyone near me is working as an independent ikea kitchen installer and has photos of their work? My zip code is 60487. Thank you!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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