The included pointy screws (used for tightening the hinge hardware) are too short. These screws are supposed to go first through the metallic hinge, then through the hard paper insert and then finally lock on the internal side of the kallax very tightly (which by the way doesn't have a fixed hole on its internal side for this). It's a matter of luck if someone gets to do it right the first time, without the screw gets poped out. In other words, you're "screwed" if you don;t manage to screw it exactly right and as a result the door simply won't stay fixed. That's an Ikea problem and they should provide longer screws for this particular step, as well as have fixed small holes. I'm surprised how they haven't predicted this any better, in their overall design.
I just was putting my first door insert together and noticed that the screws are too short for the side opposite the hinge. I’ll need to purchase longer screws to get it screwed into the inside of the Kallax wal.
You just made my day with this video! I just installed the doors... I'm usually pretty good with Ikea stuff but the instructions were terrible. Your video... fantastic! THANK YOU. :)
When I opened the package and looked at the directions sheet I was perplexed. Went on line found this video which is Beyond EXCELLENT. The paper directions are useless. This instructional video is brilliant. Thanks very much you saved me a lot of time.
Yes , this video helped my son a lot. He was having a hard time assembling the doors so I went to you tube and find your video and he got it right away. Thank you.👍
Will probably have a bad "feel" if they are not secured, the door would move all around the place. Maybe a screw-less solution would be if they make that insert very strong and go from left to right all around the inside of the shelve and so that you force it in.
I'm two years late ... but this was brilliant! Thank you so much. Video quality was excellent. I will tell my family and friends to watch, because we all LOVE IKEA!! Big thumbs up. New sub ... LONDON UK
I was staring for like 10 minutes straight at the mindfuck that is this unit and I could not for the life of me figure out how it worked. Thank you for your clear instructions.
Good video. Do you need a drill? I have been breaking my head on figuring out if I went wrong, there are no holes in the shelf to insert the door screws when they pass through the door in hole A, do I need to make one in the shelf??
You need to use force to screw the screw right through into the Kallax itself using a manual screwdriver. Don't loosen and retighten the screws too often trying to adjust the height of the door, as the screws will quickly lose their bite.
Thanks so much. A (male) friend told me I had mine around the wrong way and the extra holes should be at the front. I couldn’t work out why (not the best at assembly) the holes didn’t line up until your video showed I had it right first time. Thanks heaps.
Thank you for your helpful instructions! Your video makes the assembly process clear and simple, which is so helpful for those of us who are not handy. Thanks AGAIN!!!
Cool video. Was thinking about picking these up for my Existing kallax units and wanted to see a little more about them before driving 45 mins to ikea. Great vid. FYI, idk if you do it on purpose, but both your 2x2 units are oriented with the side facing up. The longer sides should be the top and bottom. Maybe you did it bc you don’t want the screws on the top surface? Idk. But they have more structural integrity if you put them how they are supposed to go. I use mine for some smallish rimless aquascapes (16 gallon and 10 on two separate 2x2 units) that weigh a few hundred pounds so for my case it matters. Ofc I reinforced the Kalax but out of the box they are pretty sturdy minus the lacking lateral stability. I also got them in the gloss white which is $10 more expensive as that finish is waterproof unless damaged. (I do think it looks best in that finish anyhow) I will silicone all seams where the edges meet soon. Just as an extra precaution. Sucks the gloss doors are $8 more each. Oh well. Thanks!
when you screw in the screw (2:10) , the screw is screwed in on the kallax shelf right? Did you just use a screwdriver to make the hole or did you had the screw holes ready before easily screwing it using a screw driver like in 2:10?
Mine didn't come with the holes either. I'm so sad the doors would have looked great on my 4x4 Kallax and I planned on using the space instead of a dresser in my studio
My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. (The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway.) I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Wishing you the best!
Hi Melissa! My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Wishing you the best!
Hi! Thanks for the video! I have the exact shelf-desk thing that you do. Can I put the inserts in the shelves under the desk? I realise the desk is covering a bit of the shelf-space. Will the inserts still fit? would really appreciate your help!
Zoltán Baranyai I don't think I'll have a video for the desk as it was set up a few years ago. When I took a look under the table, there is one fastener for each metal piece (2) that keeps the Kallax shelf and desk together. All components would be included in the packaging. I believe you might need a wrench, but the assembly process would be a short one. Hope this helps! 🙂
Thank you for a clear easy to follow video. I needed to see exactly how the door insert and attachment worked as I want to put a Drona box behind it, and will have to cut off the back and second side, as it wont fit inside the insert. I can now see that this would work. Very helpful.
did anyone else have problems with getting the door to actually attach to the side of the cabinet??? Screwing in the screws by hand seems to be a problem, nothing really went through the soft wood for me.
Hi Natty! My Kallax has holes already in place, but a small drill bit would work to create an opening if there aren't any. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Best of luck!
I have been waiting for ikea to assemble mine because I didn't look at the other comments regarding the drill holes. I will try using a drill. Maybe I can do it myself after all. Thank you.
Hi Angela, sorry for the late response. Yes, my Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents, who already drilled the holes. The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway. Good luck and I hope everything worked out! :)
@@boketto3773 I actually didn't finish doing it. But my husband has a hand drill and a small fitting. So, I will go ahead and when it's done, I'll let u know. But I did put the set of drawers together and they look great. I didn't drill permanent holes for them cause I want to be able to change them around if I need the shelf. But the video gave me courage and I don't have to wait till ikea send me an agent to put things together now.
Thank you for your kind words Angela! When possible, my family and I find it nice to save the installation money for other purposes Best of luck to you and your husband! You guys got it hands down. 😄 Have a great weekend!!!
Helpful and well done. Minor question: will vinyl records and their covers fit into the boxes with the doors closed? I see it is 13" deep (?) and records are twelve but the inserts take up some space. Thanks in advance.
If the records with the covers are 12"x12", then I think they should be able to fit inside. I was able to place a ruler in all three ways (height, width, and depth) and found that there's room to spare. No probs! :)
Excellent instructions. Didn't work for me unfortunately as even though the insert screws did screw into the wall of the unit, they just popped right out again!!!!!
Will take that into account next time! Just measured the holes and they were around 0.4mm in diameter so I would recommend drilling a smaller size for safety.
Gwen Hess I think the holes in her kallax were already there, my older kallax have the holes but I have one bought at a later date that doesn’t have the holes... quite inconvenient for fitting the insert
I have a question, When you screw the like box in your closet, it doesn’t screw in the closet! Idk if you already had holes there in your closet or something because Mine doesn’t screw in (soooorry for bad english)
Hi M Z, No worries! I think your English is great! My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. (The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway.) If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Wishing you the best!
Thanks for this video. When installing the insert, did you drill holes into the shelf or where they already there? Mine doesn't have pre-drilled holes so it made this difficult plus we do not have the best screwdriver for the job.
Hi Kevin! My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Since you mentioned the screwdriver isn't the best for the job, maybe it's possible to borrow a drill and the bit from a friend or neighbor? I think the drill will definitely make it easier. Good luck! :)
There are two door inserts listed for sale on the ikea website. They look identical, but one is $17 and one is $25. Does anyone know the difference between the two?
I tried screwing the insert into the cubby but I just don't have the strength to get it all the way in. I don't know how you managed to do it. You're a strong girl. I was able to do the door side. But the other side won't go all the way in. One of the screws I didn't screw in straight, and it's slanted. There's no way to straighten it up now. The nail will always follow the hole already created. I wasn't able to hold the insert straight, so one side is more recessed than the other, so when the door is installed, you can see it's slanted and unsightly. I really messed up this one. :( I wonder if I should remove the whole contraption and move it to another cubby. Is there any other type of insert I can put in (aside from a box) that covers up the holes I created? Could the two drawer insert hide the holes?
lostn65 Hi lostn65, I don't think you should doubt yourself; you're strong too. :) Your idea to switch cubby holes sounds great! If you prefer having the insert with door in the current cubby hole, it might be possible to try using a small drill bit to modify the screw's passageway or create a new one on the insert and inside the cubby. In the event that you wish to swap out the insert with door for the two drawer insert, it should cover up the holes if they are lining the cubby's interior. After looking through the Ikea website, I noticed that another potential solution includes utilizing boxes (Drona box, Kvarnvik Storage Box, Bullig Box, Lekman Box, Knipsa basket) as substitutes. Should you switch to this approach, please check the product description's measurements to determine if the item has appropriate dimensions or the size you are looking for. Good luck! :D
I figured it out. It ended up clicking/popping in when I quit being lazy and drilled holes into the Kallax and the insert wall screwed in flush with the unit :)
Good tutorial. Many thanks for taking the time to do it. Quick question - what is the distance between the insert and the front of the unit? I don't have the plastic hook as I'm recycling some of my old units. I'm guessing 1" or 25.4mm but I'd just like to confirm that. Many thanks again!
Hi Dave, I measured the distance from the edge of the shelf to the marking created with the use of the plastic hook and it came out to be around 0.875 inches or 22.225 mm. Best of luck!
Maybe I am stupid, but I really don’t understand where the pointy end of the screw goes into. You seem to screw then trough the cardboard and into the wood?! But there are no holes in the wood, are you now damaging your kallax? I’m really struggling here 🙈
I’m sure you’ve finished by now, but just in case, you have to make your own drill holes. This was given to her from someone else, so they had already made the holes. If you read the reviews on the IKEA site, people complain about the new design because it is permanent. The older design didn’t require you to screw it in.
I am gonna install four of these kits in my Kallax, but the "plastic hook" is missing, so I could really do with the info on: how far from the edge is the pencil mark gonna be? Quite frankly, I hope IKEA will stop making plastic objects for this kind of "jobs", and instead provide the measurements in the manual. I bet most people that buy IKEA stuff both have a ruler, and knows how to use it. Considering the fact that IKEA is such a huge company, with shops in more than 50 countries, it is quite obvious that they will save the environment for many, many tonnes of unnecessary and very harmful plastic waste just by stopping to produce things like these "plastic hooks".
This is a very helpful video, but I must have missed something: Why do we need to draw lines with a pencil? I don't see how that would be used afterward. (Maybe it will be clearer when I buy the cabinets and doors, eh) Thanks!
Hi Peter! I found it was easier to use the line drawn by the pencil as a reference (for where the insert should stop at) when screwing in the screws since the insert and plastic hook tended to move around while I was trying to attach the insert to the shelf. It's totally a step that you can bypass though. :D
Great video. Made it easier to put doors into hinges. The pointy screws are self drilling as you turn, they will provide a nice tight fit. Don't need to use a drill as it will make the holes that are weak and loose.
That was back to front! The boxes should have been on the bottom so you could pull them out and rest of the floor to get into the contents and the cupboards should be on the top so you only have to bend over to get into the back, lower down you have to squat or get on the floor to access stuff at the back.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I really appreciate that you just gave the instructions with no extra filler, 4 minutes to the point... PERFECT!
Wish all RUclips instructional videos were as good as yours. Nothing unnecessary, brief and clear--perfect! Thank you.
Cynthia McKinney Thank you for your very kind words! They mean a lot 😊
Thank you, this video may have saved our marriage!
I’m not even married and my marriage was failing trying to figure this out 😅
Love this comment 😆
By far the best video on RUclips explaining how to insert the IKEA draws!!!!
The included pointy screws (used for tightening the hinge hardware) are too short. These screws are supposed to go first through the metallic hinge, then through the hard paper insert and then finally lock on the internal side of the kallax very tightly (which by the way doesn't have a fixed hole on its internal side for this). It's a matter of luck if someone gets to do it right the first time, without the screw gets poped out. In other words, you're "screwed" if you don;t manage to screw it exactly right and as a result the door simply won't stay fixed. That's an Ikea problem and they should provide longer screws for this particular step, as well as have fixed small holes. I'm surprised how they haven't predicted this any better, in their overall design.
I’m having this same problem
I just was putting my first door insert together and noticed that the screws are too short for the side opposite the hinge. I’ll need to purchase longer screws to get it screwed into the inside of the Kallax wal.
You just made my day with this video! I just installed the doors... I'm usually pretty good with Ikea stuff but the instructions were terrible. Your video... fantastic! THANK YOU. :)
Hi Maria! I really appreciate your encouraging words. Thank you very much for your comment! :)
Exactly! I generally get through Ikea instructions fine too, but this one was just baffling.
Thank you for watching! :) Glad to help
When I opened the package and looked at the directions sheet I was perplexed. Went on line found this video which is Beyond EXCELLENT. The paper directions are useless. This instructional video is brilliant. Thanks very much you saved me a lot of time.
Your video is unbelievably helpful. Thank you for your clear, concise instructions.
Yes , this video helped my son a lot.
He was having a hard time assembling the doors so I went to you tube and find your video and he got it right away. Thank you.👍
So the crews which you are using to mount the insert inside the Kallax are piercing the Kallax itself, right? If so, that's a poor design.
Can I do this WITHOUT screwing into the main storage? I don't want to make wholes in it in case I change my mind.
Will probably have a bad "feel" if they are not secured, the door would move all around the place.
Maybe a screw-less solution would be if they make that insert very strong and go from left to right all around the inside of the shelve and so that you force it in.
I'm two years late ... but this was brilliant! Thank you so much. Video quality was excellent. I will tell my family and friends to watch, because we all LOVE IKEA!! Big thumbs up. New sub ... LONDON UK
I've lost the small ruler, what is the distance the insert should be from the edge?
Although it's been a year, I'll add this information for anyone searching. 7/8th of an inch.
Thanks! This just motivated me to finally insert my doors. Wish me luck 😆
A little late to the party but I thank you! Have never understood these hinges and now I do!
Fantastic instructions! The pictures in the manual had me terribly confused for such a simple project. Thank you!!
Happy to be of service! :D
I was staring for like 10 minutes straight at the mindfuck that is this unit and I could not for the life of me figure out how it worked. Thank you for your clear instructions.
This was perfect. Thank you for making this video!
I absolutely love this video!!! I’ve been considering Kallax for a while now. I’m sold after this! Thank you!
the pictoral instructions for this assembly were utterly useless. Thank you for the video.
lostn65 Thank you for watching! 😄
Kallax bauanleitung
*Learned a new word* bauanleitung = construction manual? 😀
Good video. Do you need a drill? I have been breaking my head on figuring out if I went wrong, there are no holes in the shelf to insert the door screws when they pass through the door in hole A, do I need to make one in the shelf??
You need to use force to screw the screw right through into the Kallax itself using a manual screwdriver. Don't loosen and retighten the screws too often trying to adjust the height of the door, as the screws will quickly lose their bite.
Same here, thought I was going nuts!
Thank you, this was much more helpful than the instructions :)
Thanks so much. A (male) friend told me I had mine around the wrong way and the extra holes should be at the front. I couldn’t work out why (not the best at assembly) the holes didn’t line up until your video showed I had it right first time. Thanks heaps.
Thank you for making my life easier. You’re a good teacher. Nice instructions
I appreciate your comment! It gave my day a happy boost. :)
Is it possible to mount the door without the insert? So directly on the Kallax
So so helpful, thank you! I’ve been trying to figure out the images for ages. So glad I found this video.
Thank you for your quick, direct and step by step how to. Help me A LOT!
Hi Ivan, I really appreciate your comment! Thank you for watching :)
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With Inlagg connection hardware this insert will not fit right?
What drill torque setting to use on Ikea furnitures since they’re made out of cheap wood powder?
Thank you, was really helpful. I had no clue what I was doing before and now I have put the door up.
Can you put the door insert into a cubby which is being used for the desk fixing?
At 1:34 do you fold the flappy things back?
Moving my door insert but I don’t have the plastic hook anymore. How much does it set the door insert back from the front?
Thank you for your helpful instructions! Your video makes the assembly process clear and simple, which is so helpful for those of us who are not handy. Thanks AGAIN!!!
How long is the plastic hook? I don't have this.
By any chance can you tell me what the measurement of the plactiz corner is I lost mine and am not just messing up up cubicles.
What is the height of the ceiling in your garage? 5:54
What is the size in CM of the plastic hook please? I don’t have one in mine
Cool video. Was thinking about picking these up for my Existing kallax units and wanted to see a little more about them before driving 45 mins to ikea. Great vid. FYI, idk if you do it on purpose, but both your 2x2 units are oriented with the side facing up. The longer sides should be the top and bottom. Maybe you did it bc you don’t want the screws on the top surface? Idk. But they have more structural integrity if you put them how they are supposed to go. I use mine for some smallish rimless aquascapes (16 gallon and 10 on two separate 2x2 units) that weigh a few hundred pounds so for my case it matters. Ofc I reinforced the Kalax but out of the box they are pretty sturdy minus the lacking lateral stability. I also got them in the gloss white which is $10 more expensive as that finish is waterproof unless damaged. (I do think it looks best in that finish anyhow) I will silicone all seams where the edges meet soon. Just as an extra precaution. Sucks the gloss doors are $8 more each. Oh well. Thanks!
Does using the inserts require you to drill into the actually shelving, leaving holes if you decide you no longer want inserts?
unfortunately yes :(
Thank u! I lost the directions thank goodness there was this video
What are the bins called ? Are they ikea
when you screw in the screw (2:10) , the screw is screwed in on the kallax shelf right? Did you just use a screwdriver to make the hole or did you had the screw holes ready before easily screwing it using a screw driver like in 2:10?
Hi Anwar! On my Kallax Shelf, there are already pre-made screw holes. Good luck!
Mine didn't come with the holes either. I'm so sad the doors would have looked great on my 4x4 Kallax and I planned on using the space instead of a dresser in my studio
My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. (The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway.) I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Wishing you the best!
Thanks for the vid. Where can I get those white boxes?
Does it come with the hinges?
My Kallax shelf doesnt have pre drilled holes did I put it together wrong?
Hi Melissa!
My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Wishing you the best!
Thank you so much for making this video and sharing! 👍
What is the name of the kallax shelf with the desk?
Hi! Thanks for the video! I have the exact shelf-desk thing that you do. Can I put the inserts in the shelves under the desk? I realise the desk is covering a bit of the shelf-space. Will the inserts still fit? would really appreciate your help!
I would be interested about the desk what is attached to kallax. Are you planing to do a video about that or could you please share some details?
Zoltán Baranyai I don't think I'll have a video for the desk as it was set up a few years ago. When I took a look under the table, there is one fastener for each metal piece (2) that keeps the Kallax shelf and desk together. All components would be included in the packaging. I believe you might need a wrench, but the assembly process would be a short one. Hope this helps! 🙂
Thank you for a clear easy to follow video. I needed to see exactly how the door insert and attachment worked as I want to put a Drona box behind it, and will have to cut off the back and second side, as it wont fit inside the insert. I can now see that this would work. Very helpful.
I’m so glad it helped you out 😁 Good luck with the Drona box! Thanks for watching
where do you buy the WHITE boxes?
did anyone else have problems with getting the door to actually attach to the side of the cabinet???
Screwing in the screws by hand seems to be a problem, nothing really went through the soft wood for me.
Hi Natty! My Kallax has holes already in place, but a small drill bit would work to create an opening if there aren't any. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Best of luck!
Thanks! My Kaplan had no actual screw holes in it so nothing was truly attaching well. That must be the problem! Thank you.
You're welcome! :)
You could use a drillbit or something to get the hole started. It is hard to get a screw to go into mdf without a pilot hole
I have been waiting for ikea to assemble mine because I didn't look at the other comments regarding the drill holes. I will try using a drill. Maybe I can do it myself after all. Thank you.
Hi Angela, sorry for the late response. Yes, my Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents, who already drilled the holes. The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway. Good luck and I hope everything worked out! :)
@@boketto3773 I actually didn't finish doing it. But my husband has a hand drill and a small fitting. So, I will go ahead and when it's done, I'll let u know. But I did put the set of drawers together and they look great. I didn't drill permanent holes for them cause I want to be able to change them around if I need the shelf. But the video gave me courage and I don't have to wait till ikea send me an agent to put things together now.
Thank you for your kind words Angela! When possible, my family and I find it nice to save the installation money for other purposes Best of luck to you and your husband! You guys got it hands down. 😄 Have a great weekend!!!
Helpful and well done. Minor question: will vinyl records and their covers fit into the boxes with the doors closed? I see it is 13" deep (?) and records are twelve but the inserts take up some space. Thanks in advance.
If the records with the covers are 12"x12", then I think they should be able to fit inside. I was able to place a ruler in all three ways (height, width, and depth) and found that there's room to spare. No probs! :)
Thank you for responding! This helps a lot.
You're welcome! Glad to help
Excellent! Thank you!!!
I am missing the small spacer that gives you the measurement to recess the door does anyone know what the dimension is please ???
Based on 1:34, She would have drawn that line at the 2 cm mark
Incrível! Nem imaginava que era assim, perfeito!! Vou fazer na minha casa nova!!! 2:38
Excellent instructions. Didn't work for me unfortunately as even though the insert screws did screw into the wall of the unit, they just popped right out again!!!!!
Mine doesn't have predrilled holes either. I can drill them myself but not sure how far in to go. Anyone have measurements?
Would be much more useful to have some measurements for the hinge holes, as Kallax units don't come pre drilled
Will take that into account next time! Just measured the holes and they were around 0.4mm in diameter so I would recommend drilling a smaller size for safety.
@@boketto3773 wish you would have shown the drilling part instead of skipping it entirely.
Gwen Hess I think the holes in her kallax were already there, my older kallax have the holes but I have one bought at a later date that doesn’t have the holes... quite inconvenient for fitting the insert
@Sarah Wilson: Wow, what an odd omission, as “Updated” is usually synonymous with some sort of improvement. Thanks for the perspective.
I have a question, When you screw the like box in your closet, it doesn’t screw in the closet! Idk if you already had holes there in your closet or something because Mine doesn’t screw in (soooorry for bad english)
Hi M Z,
No worries! I think your English is great! My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. (The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway.) If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Wishing you the best!
Thanks for this video. When installing the insert, did you drill holes into the shelf or where they already there? Mine doesn't have pre-drilled holes so it made this difficult plus we do not have the best screwdriver for the job.
Hi Kevin! My Kallax shelf was a hand-me-down from my parents so they had already drilled holes into the shelf. I believe one can use a small drill bit to create an opening if there aren't any. The holes that were previously drilled look to be around 0.4 mm in diameter so I recommend drilling a smaller size to provide some leeway. If those tools aren't readily available, I believe it's possible to make holes by hand with a screwdriver and screw. I tried it and the screw does go through the wood; however, the process might be a slow one. Since you mentioned the screwdriver isn't the best for the job, maybe it's possible to borrow a drill and the bit from a friend or neighbor? I think the drill will definitely make it easier. Good luck! :)
@@boketto3773 Thanks! We are going to either borrow one of buy one used.
Does anyone by any chance know if the Dona storage box would still fit inside with a door insert?
this was so helpful, thank you!
Wonderful , thank you for that .I shall now follow your instructions ( 16 doors to put in ).....
thanks much! This was very helpful.
didn't you drill those "A" holes? just with hands screwdriver? 😮😮😲
@Kenzie Huth I used the drill to drill holes into it before screwing on the pointy screws
Umm there are no holes for the screws
There are two door inserts listed for sale on the ikea website. They look identical, but one is $17 and one is $25. Does anyone know the difference between the two?
Almost exactly $8! ;)
Very helpful, thank you.
You made my day! Thank you so much for the hint with the arrow! 😊
Awww, thanks! :D Wasn't sure if the arrow would matter, but I'm happy it helped. Have a great weekend!!
Thank you!!! Perfect instructions!
Thank you so much for this video. I just follwed it and ... success!
Anyone else struggling with the door handle?
That was really excellent!
I tried screwing the insert into the cubby but I just don't have the strength to get it all the way in. I don't know how you managed to do it. You're a strong girl.
I was able to do the door side. But the other side won't go all the way in. One of the screws I didn't screw in straight, and it's slanted. There's no way to straighten it up now. The nail will always follow the hole already created.
I wasn't able to hold the insert straight, so one side is more recessed than the other, so when the door is installed, you can see it's slanted and unsightly. I really messed up this one. :(
I wonder if I should remove the whole contraption and move it to another cubby. Is there any other type of insert I can put in (aside from a box) that covers up the holes I created? Could the two drawer insert hide the holes?
lostn65 Hi lostn65, I don't think you should doubt yourself; you're strong too. :) Your idea to switch cubby holes sounds great! If you prefer having the insert with door in the current cubby hole, it might be possible to try using a small drill bit to modify the screw's passageway or create a new one on the insert and inside the cubby. In the event that you wish to swap out the insert with door for the two drawer insert, it should cover up the holes if they are lining the cubby's interior.
After looking through the Ikea website, I noticed that another potential solution includes utilizing boxes (Drona box, Kvarnvik Storage Box, Bullig Box, Lekman Box, Knipsa basket) as substitutes. Should you switch to this approach, please check the product description's measurements to determine if the item has appropriate dimensions or the size you are looking for. Good luck! :D
Mine isn't clicking into place when I attach the door, no matter how hard I push it. There's no click or pop :(
I figured it out. It ended up clicking/popping in when I quit being lazy and drilled holes into the Kallax and the insert wall screwed in flush with the unit :)
Good tutorial. Many thanks for taking the time to do it. Quick question - what is the distance between the insert and the front of the unit? I don't have the plastic hook as I'm recycling some of my old units. I'm guessing 1" or 25.4mm but I'd just like to confirm that. Many thanks again!
Hi Dave, I measured the distance from the edge of the shelf to the marking created with the use of the plastic hook and it came out to be around 0.875 inches or 22.225 mm. Best of luck!
@@boketto3773 Many thanks!
@@deacondaveb No problem! :D
Excellent video, most helpful. Thanks!!!
falcopfalzgraf You're welcome. Thanks for watching! 😄
Great video your awesome for this!
Thanks. These turned out to be a bit more complicated than expected
The only downside to this vid is that the natural wood look for the Kallax series is no longer available. Went to IKEA today.
Thanks for letting us know!
Mine is not working. I barely can get it in the wood. I didn't hear a click either. 😥
Maybe I am stupid, but I really don’t understand where the pointy end of the screw goes into. You seem to screw then trough the cardboard and into the wood?! But there are no holes in the wood, are you now damaging your kallax? I’m really struggling here 🙈
I’m sure you’ve finished by now, but just in case, you have to make your own drill holes. This was given to her from someone else, so they had already made the holes. If you read the reviews on the IKEA site, people complain about the new design because it is permanent. The older design didn’t require you to screw it in.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO
I am gonna install four of these kits in my Kallax, but the "plastic hook" is missing, so I could really do with the info on: how far from the edge is the pencil mark gonna be? Quite frankly, I hope IKEA will stop making plastic objects for this kind of "jobs", and instead provide the measurements in the manual. I bet most people that buy IKEA stuff both have a ruler, and knows how to use it. Considering the fact that IKEA is such a huge company, with shops in more than 50 countries, it is quite obvious that they will save the environment for many, many tonnes of unnecessary and very harmful plastic waste just by stopping to produce things like these "plastic hooks".
Thanks. I lost my instructions and didn’t understand what the floppy insert was really for! 👍
Ah thank you so much, you made life easy.
Thank you for watching! Happy to help :)
What is the name of those boxes with lids?
lostn65 I believe the box is the Tjena Storage Box with Lid (white) :)
This is a very helpful video, but I must have missed something: Why do we need to draw lines with a pencil? I don't see how that would be used afterward. (Maybe it will be clearer when I buy the cabinets and doors, eh) Thanks!
Hi Peter! I found it was easier to use the line drawn by the pencil as a reference (for where the insert should stop at) when screwing in the screws since the insert and plastic hook tended to move around while I was trying to attach the insert to the shelf. It's totally a step that you can bypass though. :D
Great video. Made it easier to put doors into hinges. The pointy screws are self drilling as you turn, they will provide a nice tight fit. Don't need to use a drill as it will make the holes that are weak and loose.
Well laid quick instructions.
Thank you for your comment! :D
My hinges had to be screwed in, hope this helps someone, I tried for a good 10 mins to try and get them to click in like that before realizing lol
That was back to front! The boxes should have been on the bottom so you could pull them out and rest of the floor to get into the contents and the cupboards should be on the top so you only have to bend over to get into the back, lower down you have to squat or get on the floor to access stuff at the back.
Legend. Great help!
You're the legend. 😁 Thanks for watching!
SO HELPFUL THANK YOU!
No problem! Thanks for watching :D
This is literally the only assembly video on youtube that made any sense lol
Thanks! :)
Let me guess, the desk is made out of a 4x2 kallax module right? 🤣👌🏼
Thank you very much! ❤️