How to build and fit a kallax door insert from ikea

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @ArtbooksReviewed
    @ArtbooksReviewed  2 года назад +1

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  • @lisalemaistre1371
    @lisalemaistre1371 3 года назад +7

    Thanks very much - the instructions were useless and I nearly gave up so this vides was brilliant! So grateful to people like you who give their time to do this and then share it with others!! Thanks so much!

  • @mrsgmakes
    @mrsgmakes 2 года назад +10

    Thank you so much for this video! The instructions had me baffled but your video made it so simple for me to finally fit the door inserts I purchased many months ago.

  • @youthunitycic1140
    @youthunitycic1140 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much!!! Not a lover of flat pack furniture and you just saved me hours of figuring it all out and not throwing it in the garden for firewood!!! ❤

  • @juliestowe5103
    @juliestowe5103 3 года назад +5

    I'm so glad I found this! I sat scratching my head for quite a while. Thank you so much

  • @wendybutterworth7541
    @wendybutterworth7541 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much, I got stuck on number 1 as I thought I needed holes on the unit for the boxes. Easy peasy now. Thank you so much.❤

  • @AnSi-v3z
    @AnSi-v3z Год назад +1

    Somewhat useful video, thanks for sharing. My door didn’t click in though. I was really frustrated until I watched another RUclips video which just showed a man tightening the screw into the door insert, simple and job done. I guess it’s possible Ikea changed the method, but anyway, eventually job done.

  • @96398959
    @96398959 2 года назад +2

    Thank God you posted this I struggle with diagram instructions life saver

  • @samthompson7887
    @samthompson7887 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video. I have a brain injury and got a bit stuck with the door insert and having seen your video I’m excited to finish it tomorrow. Really appreciate it.

  • @annaberndt
    @annaberndt 3 года назад +9

    Thanks for your help!! I wasn't sure if I was supposed to drill through the sides of the shelf 😂

  • @garypuma3445
    @garypuma3445 3 года назад +2

    We’re Swedish and we couldn’t figure it out so thank you for this video

  • @SoulMedicine14u
    @SoulMedicine14u 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your detailed way of how to put these together. Very helpful and easy to follow

  • @ROBOK2K7
    @ROBOK2K7 3 года назад +1

    I would never of done it properly without your vid as I’m no good with instructions on paper. Many Thanks!! 👍💙

  • @sherr275
    @sherr275 3 года назад +9

    Super thorough! Thank you for this, the instructions had me quite confused lol

    • @WhissyBoo
      @WhissyBoo 3 года назад

      Same here 😆😆

  • @christineagha6019
    @christineagha6019 3 года назад +3

    I’m so grateful that you created this video. It made it sooo easy to install. Thank you 😄

  • @Xante188
    @Xante188 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thankyou, that was so helpful. Could not understand the instruction booklet at all 😂

  • @katjakaygin7637
    @katjakaygin7637 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this very good video. Without it, I would not have been able to get this bloody door into the KALLAX ;-) GREAT !!!!

  • @ienekevanhouten4559
    @ienekevanhouten4559 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. You make me think I can do this. Just got the cubicle unit assembled.

  • @lisavan504
    @lisavan504 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant! Thank you! I can proceed with my plan. 🙃
    IKEA brings most of the world together! Ha!
    Btw, I could listen to your accent•voice, well, a long time!
    Cheers!

  • @dweamy1
    @dweamy1 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, I've just bought my doors and this was helpful as now I know what to do!

  • @wakeupnow_777
    @wakeupnow_777 2 года назад +1

    Thankyou so much 🙏🏻
    I can finally install the doors I bought eight years ago 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

  • @elles4639
    @elles4639 Год назад +1

    Thank you so so much, I followed your instructions and all done!!! Super happy👍

  • @niamhmadden6185
    @niamhmadden6185 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for this! I've installed 3 of these using your video :)

  • @mansoorahmad6083
    @mansoorahmad6083 3 года назад +1

    Thank u for the video, i was homestly puzzled as to how to build that

  • @torimoore3558
    @torimoore3558 Год назад +1

    You did great! thank you for all of your help perfect. 🎉🎉

  • @marigoldStudio
    @marigoldStudio 3 года назад +5

    Thanks for the detailed video! And pointing out about the holes in the unit! I didn't know that so now I can give it some thought before making those screw holes! 👍😊😊

  • @minervacolon6453
    @minervacolon6453 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your video. It helped us tremendously. 😊

  • @RunnerDude1234
    @RunnerDude1234 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the instructions. This was super helpful.

  • @MarmanMarman-ek1li
    @MarmanMarman-ek1li 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much, great and clear walk through..amazing video

  • @FAB-ix9fu
    @FAB-ix9fu 3 года назад +1

    Excelente y muy detalladas sus instrucciones. Muchas gracias por compartir su video

  • @bozenagrymek-nowinowski3840
    @bozenagrymek-nowinowski3840 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH, SO HELPFUL WITH ALL DETAILS

  • @SWEETSROCHELLE
    @SWEETSROCHELLE 2 года назад +1

    I’m a lil OCD….the first door is not flush. The adjusting horizontally is my issue. Worked well with the hinges on the left but then I do the hinges on the right assembly it’s a hassle.

  • @Grahamchard
    @Grahamchard 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for making it simple

  • @stefaniefries4326
    @stefaniefries4326 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much, your video was really helpful 👍🏻

  • @maartjevancaspel
    @maartjevancaspel 3 года назад +2

    Thanks! Just bought a few of these, and it really had me rather confused :D
    This made it all make sense.

  • @pranomwutthiwong6575
    @pranomwutthiwong6575 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! Very helpful 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @aimeetraynor9021
    @aimeetraynor9021 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant guide, thank you very much!

  • @melissarogers5093
    @melissarogers5093 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks so much

  • @mscdilly51
    @mscdilly51 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!! I have had this door for over a year! The instructions were terrifying. YOU made it sooo easy!! Do you have instructions for the doors too?

  • @lisehammari7867
    @lisehammari7867 3 года назад +1

    So useful. Thank you !

  • @dianagarcia6713
    @dianagarcia6713 2 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. I just bought these but am not a fan of the insert since it takes some room from the cubby. Can the door itself still be attached to the cubby and function properly without installing the insert?

    • @SWEETSROCHELLE
      @SWEETSROCHELLE 2 года назад

      The door is smaller than the space so it will not have a nice flushed look. However I did cut out the back and leave the sides of the insert.

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  2 года назад

      Yes you need to install the insert really

  • @glenysjones2887
    @glenysjones2887 2 года назад +1

    Thanks alot that really helped

  • @cristinagheorghiu70
    @cristinagheorghiu70 3 года назад +4

    Could someone please tell me what is the distance between the insert and unite side? I miss
    placed the little plastic tool and I don't want to make a mess ?

  • @victoriamelbourne9792
    @victoriamelbourne9792 3 года назад +3

    I have the cubes from Target and they are smaller than the ikea ones but I want inserts like these. I can't find any anywhere to fit mines

  • @edforrester6995
    @edforrester6995 3 года назад +1

    Was struggling with the insert pieces and this was a great help! Thank you so much!

  • @Distantshiver
    @Distantshiver 2 года назад +1

    Thanks you very much for your video !
    I've just bought 2 doors to someone but there's missing the platic template... Would you agree to give me the measure (in cm) to do the pencil mark please ?
    Sorry for my english 😊

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  2 года назад +2

      Use the width of the door itself which is normally 1.5cm

    • @Distantshiver
      @Distantshiver 2 года назад

      @@ArtbooksReviewed thanks you very much for your help !

  • @tonih.7540
    @tonih.7540 3 года назад +1

    This was a great help....thanks. I

  • @laurasaunders5828
    @laurasaunders5828 3 года назад +1

    Is it possible to set them deeper into the unit for instance if you wanted to put something on the front so that it then became flush?

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  3 года назад

      I'm not sure it can go any deeper because of the dimensions of the insert? Having said that I haven't tried.

  • @chromepanther9612
    @chromepanther9612 2 года назад +3

    Fucking legend! Thanks mate!!

  • @faizulhassan8681
    @faizulhassan8681 3 года назад +1

    Amazing! Thank you.

  • @NadiazVlogsUSA
    @NadiazVlogsUSA 3 года назад +1

    Do I need a power drill for the insert screwing or a normal screwdriver is fine ?

  • @duncancheng4906
    @duncancheng4906 3 года назад +2

    I don't have the plastic measuring device to mark the distance. Is that 1 inch? 🥺

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  3 года назад

      Yes, it's just less than one inch I think but I reckon it would still work ok if you measured 1 inch

  • @ijujubeani3483
    @ijujubeani3483 2 года назад +1

    I'm interested in buying one do you thing this would be strong enough for a tv?

    • @ijujubeani3483
      @ijujubeani3483 2 года назад

      *think

    • @springsisters2203
      @springsisters2203 2 года назад +1

      I have my tv on one!

    • @ijujubeani3483
      @ijujubeani3483 2 года назад +1

      Do you think it could hold a 70 inch by any chance? Or would be to heavy?

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  2 года назад +1

      It depends on your TV weight. Most TVs these days are pretty light and these units are pretty sturdy so I reckon it'll probably be fine in terms of weight. The width is another consideration though for really wide TVs. My TV is 50" and fits nicely

    • @ijujubeani3483
      @ijujubeani3483 2 года назад

      OK thank you!... U helped me alot

  • @MushRoomC4H6N2O2
    @MushRoomC4H6N2O2 2 года назад +1

    Thank you 🙏

  • @aliciacontreras7229
    @aliciacontreras7229 3 года назад +1

    Are you screwing the door sides into the actual furniture?

    • @gamelikeamber9106
      @gamelikeamber9106 3 года назад

      Yes, although I guess you could mark it and drill guide holes if you wanted?

  • @randomcreativemoments
    @randomcreativemoments 3 года назад +1

    You make it look so easy! Did you pre-drill holes into your Kallax?

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  3 года назад +2

      Thanks. No I just screwed them in firmly. I don't think you need to predrill really 🙂

    • @randomcreativemoments
      @randomcreativemoments 3 года назад

      @@ArtbooksReviewed Thanks!

    • @katjakaygin7637
      @katjakaygin7637 3 года назад

      @@randomcreativemoments I used an electric screwdriver, as I did not have enough power doing it manual.

  • @k.stewart007
    @k.stewart007 3 года назад +1

    How many inches is that plastic template? I've bought some second hand ones and don't have the template.

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  3 года назад

      I've just measured the distance and it's approx 2cm

    • @k.stewart007
      @k.stewart007 3 года назад

      @@ArtbooksReviewed thankyou. I ended up measuring the width of the size of the door. Don't know why I didn't think of it 1st.

  • @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi
    @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!!

  • @sohail2046
    @sohail2046 2 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot

  • @marilynsmith2493
    @marilynsmith2493 3 года назад

    When i screw the screws in they stick out the back so now the door doesnt fit???

    • @ArtbooksReviewed
      @ArtbooksReviewed  3 года назад

      Just unscrew them gently and then rescrew them in whilst applying pressure on insert so it pushes against the frame. It should tighten up well the second time

  • @georginacano1282
    @georginacano1282 3 года назад +2

    Thanks a lot for the video! Instructions don't show that you have to destroy the kallax with 6 holes to screw the door. The old model inserts were way much better, sturdy, could have different positions, and were not screwed, so you could easily remove them without damaging the kallax. The new ones are a piece of junk even for low quality Ikea standards!

    • @dykenerd
      @dykenerd 3 года назад

      I had the same thought!! I had the old inserts on a previous piece and they were great. I didn’t realize when I bought this one it would be permanent. Now I have to think about where I really want to place it. Kind of bummed. I liked how I could change the old ones around.

    • @sueseelie
      @sueseelie Год назад

      Yes I saw this on the door insert reviews on the Ikea website, that the old inserts were much better. I decided not to buy these and use the basket cubes instead. I really didn’t want to drill into particle board to secure since particle board is not very secure. It strips easily. Seems like with continued use, the screws would strip away and no way to tighten them. Really bad design.

  • @DeeTee79
    @DeeTee79 3 года назад

    I just dont understand why you need to mark a line if the screw holes have to match up anyways.

    • @ns8013
      @ns8013 3 года назад +5

      The screw holes are lining up between the bracket and the insert, not the wall of the Kallax unit itself. The line is to ensure proper depth of the insert so that the door doesn't stick out when closed, and if you're installing multiple doors, it makes sure the depth of the closed doors are consistent.

  • @twitchyspork3343
    @twitchyspork3343 3 года назад

    I done exactly all this yet my door doesn't shut 😭😂

  • @trojon
    @trojon 2 года назад

    The holes drilled into my 2x2 kallax don't fit at all so it needs you to re-drill holes manually... how annoying. Even the plastic distancing tab goes beyond where the holes are...

  • @hannastehaye8845
    @hannastehaye8845 2 года назад

    L

  • @rockubabe
    @rockubabe 2 года назад

    So..do the side screws penetrate to the side shelf box?

  • @Luxaeternaa_
    @Luxaeternaa_ 3 года назад +2

    Very useful, thank you! I have to install four of them tomorrow and will definitely use your vid as a guide 😄