🚀🚀🚀🚀 IKEA should give you a percentage of the sales of these rails, you were the only one who explained step by step visually without having to second guess what’s next 💯💯💯
Hold your horses, i think ikea changed the system, they now include the ceiling mounts but only the bottom part, which by the looks of it, screws on directly into the ceiling as people were complaining about the mounts sliding out while pulling curtains.
The little mounting arm you use to twist here to secure the railing to the mount is all I got. Mine, however, all have holes in them, and it seems like they're meant to be screwed straight into the ceiling, doing away with this little mounting bracket. The little bracket permanently mounted seems superfluous, and will drop the rail down for no reason. I can't even find this little bracket on IKEA's site. So it seems like IKEA has changed how they expect you to mount these to the ceiling - just screw the little arm straight in, snap the rail onto it, and twist it to hold the rail. 4 mm screws seem to have the right size screw head to still fit into the rail.
I'm in the UK and I don't have the ceiling brackets in the pack. Looking at the menial, you only need the little lever bracket. It mounts to the ceiling with a washer so it can layer rotate.
I’m not crazy. I installed a 15’ by 9’ IKEA laundry cabinet system but cannot see how to mount this to the ceiling. No brackets. Drove 1 hour to the store… no brackets. So how does this work? I get the slide mechanism… but this doesn’t go to the ceiling.
Sesrch of Ikea US no longer shows them as separate pieces (ceiling mounts) but rather as part of the rail set. Search "Vidga single rail" and the description now says "2 ceiling fixtures" included.
I just purchased mine a week ago (January 2022) It came with all the items needed. I did not have to purchase anything else. Based on the front cover of your manual, which also is slightly different, more parts are included as well. So it may be based on when you last purchased your item.
This is definitely the case now. Checking Ikea US today shows the rail set includes "2 ceiling fixtures", which based on the pics are the ceiling mounts.
@@tehblue this made it much easier to put up. Not having to go back to the store. Although, I had hoped for them to at least come with basic screws/mounts.
Where did you buy the wall mount clips? I have been trying to install these rods since December and Ikea has not been able to help. Their installation video on their website does not even include the mount but it is definitely needed.
At the time I installed this system, more than a year ago, all pieces were sold separately. Six months later, they were sold in kits for either ceiling or wall mounted, different brackets. The wall brackets appear to be available in the kits. I have not seen or heard of the ceiling brackets for some time.
Those ceiling brackets aren’t included and IKEA doesn’t sell them. It also doesn’t come with screws to attach the plastic piece to the ceiling. I had to get a couple screws. Took me a while to figure this all out.
At what point did you flip out and and have a mental break down when you realized that 5 day journey through the IKEA Forest was for nothing and you had to buy the locking anchors separately?
@@kianaporter-isom6254 you’ll have to screw them directly into the ceiling they aren’t being manufactured anymore. Just screw the lever in the ceiling and it’ll work just fine. Use a 1.5inch wood screw
My father literally had a stroke walking through the store. I wish I was lying… but I’m not. Finding the pieces for this was a pain in 2023!!! (Btw, he’s fine now…but really??!!)
I have vent covered sections in my ceiling to access shut-off valves so I was able to see where some are. Typically they are run 16 or 24 inches apart. I think 16 is more common, so you could guesstimate the measure from one end of the wall. Lightly tap in a picture hanging nail, they are black with a brass top, very thin and make a barely noticeable hole, to see if you hit a joist.
I was looking at this for an hour scratching my head then realized i need to buy the ceiling brackets separately… like couldn’t they just include the damn brackets with the rails..
I didn’t know Mark Ruffalo make how-to videos. I really appreciated it. Like everyone else said, the package instructions are possibly the worst ikea has ever produced
How in gods name did you get the clips to slide into the ceiling mount? Seems simple enough but both of my pieces will NOT slide in so I can’t go any further with installation until I force them in with a hammer!
Part of my ceiling was opened for access to plumping and I used local code to determine the width of joist. My first time I missed but got it on the second.
I had some extra decking screws but your average 2" screw is enough as long as you attach to your rafter ties/joists. For concrete, 2" concrete bolts or concrete fasteners should do, depending on weight. I should note I diy and not a contractor so you may want profeasional advice depending on your application.
@@tehblue ok cool thanks, I was actually thinking 1" should do. But will think about 2" per your advise (will double check in home depot). Too bad ikea don't sell those brakets separately coz they are such a cheap plastic, I don't have confidence in 2 of them holding a track and 2 layers of heavy curtains. I wanted to put 3 brackets at least per track (but only 2 comes in a package)
Unfortunately I no longer have the plastic bag the mounts came in. I don't remember them having a name either, just a Ikea number. I don't believe these are available separately anymore. The rail kit for ceilings now includes "2 ceiling fixtures" which are the same mounts. Good luck!
Unfortunately I no longer see the mount listed on the IKEA US site but may be available in other regions. As of yesterday my local Ikea did not have it in stock either.
The part you slid into the top of the rail is a connector piece for connecting two rails together. The line in the middle is the midway point as a reference to make sure you’re distributing it equally between both rails. The ceiling mount clip clips directly into the rail when locked and doesn’t require that piece. You really shouldn’t be keeping this video up as it will confuse people
Ikea has since changed the system and bundle. Some have reported luck finding the mount and clips sold together. I was never able to find the pieces I referenced in the online store. Your best option is asking a store associate
🚀🚀🚀🚀 IKEA should give you a percentage of the sales of these rails, you were the only one who explained step by step visually without having to second guess what’s next 💯💯💯
Hold your horses, i think ikea changed the system, they now include the ceiling mounts but only the bottom part, which by the looks of it, screws on directly into the ceiling as people were complaining about the mounts sliding out while pulling curtains.
Wow you made this look so easy I had no idea i was supposed to purchase additional brackets 😩 I’ve been trying to figure this out for days thank you
IKEA want is back for seperate little things whole time to use more money .. clever sellpoint
I'm so mad, I went to Ikea and ask the guy what else I needed toget and he told me , all you need is in the box
What is the model number of the ceiling base. I can not find them anywhere
@@karlagomez3631 What is the model number of the ceiling base. I can not find them anywhere
@@robertgodwin6604 I honestly don’t think they sell them anymore when I went to my local ikea they only had wall mounting pieces
Omg I was about to give up until I found this video. THIS should be on ikeas website instead of what they have! Thanks a million!
The little mounting arm you use to twist here to secure the railing to the mount is all I got. Mine, however, all have holes in them, and it seems like they're meant to be screwed straight into the ceiling, doing away with this little mounting bracket. The little bracket permanently mounted seems superfluous, and will drop the rail down for no reason. I can't even find this little bracket on IKEA's site. So it seems like IKEA has changed how they expect you to mount these to the ceiling - just screw the little arm straight in, snap the rail onto it, and twist it to hold the rail. 4 mm screws seem to have the right size screw head to still fit into the rail.
That was WAY more helpful then Ikea's video. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for freeing my mind! Headed out to get additional brackets that I knew nothing about!!
Took me a few trips to Ikea to figure it out. Glad this helped.
Do you have the product name for the brackets?
I'm in the UK and I don't have the ceiling brackets in the pack. Looking at the menial, you only need the little lever bracket. It mounts to the ceiling with a washer so it can layer rotate.
Where did you find the ceiling brackets ? I have been looking for them but can not find it !
Finally a video that actually makes sense😢😢thank youuuuu
Best video with close up installation
I’m not crazy. I installed a 15’ by 9’ IKEA laundry cabinet system but cannot see how to mount this to the ceiling. No brackets. Drove 1 hour to the store… no brackets. So how does this work? I get the slide mechanism… but this doesn’t go to the ceiling.
Thanks so much. This was the most helpful one on RUclips
Wow that’s so helpful 🙌🏾 I didn’t know that I had to buy the brackets separate. Thank you 🙏🏽
According to manual we don't need those pieces that goes into ceiling. I couldn't find any in the store either....
I am confused! I never saw these little pieces, bit they make so much sense!!
Sesrch of Ikea US no longer shows them as separate pieces (ceiling mounts) but rather as part of the rail set. Search "Vidga single rail" and the description now says "2 ceiling fixtures" included.
@@tehblue Yes they have changed the system a bit, but you can still buy those little pieces here in Germany.
@@tehblue that’s insane. I’m running into this issue and it’s not included. I’m so confused
you can just attach the rail straight to the ceiling but then its not as easy to take back down to add more pieces to the track etc.
I just purchased mine a week ago (January 2022) It came with all the items needed. I did not have to purchase anything else. Based on the front cover of your manual, which also is slightly different, more parts are included as well. So it may be based on when you last purchased your item.
This is definitely the case now. Checking Ikea US today shows the rail set includes "2 ceiling fixtures", which based on the pics are the ceiling mounts.
@@tehblue this made it much easier to put up. Not having to go back to the store. Although, I had hoped for them to at least come with basic screws/mounts.
I purchased mine 2 weeks ago, and it didn’t come with that at all, I wished it did but it also depends probably the country we in, it was nuts
Where did you buy the wall mount clips? I have been trying to install these rods since December and Ikea has not been able to help. Their installation video on their website does not even include the mount but it is definitely needed.
At the time I installed this system, more than a year ago, all pieces were sold separately. Six months later, they were sold in kits for either ceiling or wall mounted, different brackets. The wall brackets appear to be available in the kits. I have not seen or heard of the ceiling brackets for some time.
Those ceiling brackets aren’t included and IKEA doesn’t sell them. It also doesn’t come with screws to attach the plastic piece to the ceiling. I had to get a couple screws. Took me a while to figure this all out.
They haven't been available for some time, unfortunately. It really is a great system for ceiling hung curtains for windows or to separate a room.
Links to such screws would've been helpful
Could you pls let me know what size screws to use for ceiling mount
Thank you! I have really high floor to ceiling windows and need a way to cover them.
Where you buy the ceiling mounts? Can't find it in IKEA
yes, they're not included, you can directly fit screw without that bracket
Thank very much, this is a great video, you explained everything really crear and simple.
Thank you!.
Gosh these rails are absolute nightmare, no explanataion whatsover from ikea. Thank you!!!
At what point did you flip out and and have a mental break down when you realized that 5 day journey through the IKEA Forest was for nothing and you had to buy the locking anchors separately?
Did you locate the ceiling anchors? I cannot find them in store or on the site.
@@kianaporter-isom6254 you’ll have to screw them directly into the ceiling they aren’t being manufactured anymore. Just screw the lever in the ceiling and it’ll work just fine. Use a 1.5inch wood screw
My father literally had a stroke walking through the store. I wish I was lying… but I’m not. Finding the pieces for this was a pain in 2023!!! (Btw, he’s fine now…but really??!!)
@@smrgoose364 so if you take the lock pieces and put a wood screw through it you won’t need the rectangular lock piece. I’m praying for your loved one
I would really like to see how you found the location of the joist and determined what kind of screw to use
I have vent covered sections in my ceiling to access shut-off valves so I was able to see where some are. Typically they are run 16 or 24 inches apart. I think 16 is more common, so you could guesstimate the measure from one end of the wall. Lightly tap in a picture hanging nail, they are black with a brass top, very thin and make a barely noticeable hole, to see if you hit a joist.
I was looking at this for an hour scratching my head then realized i need to buy the ceiling brackets separately… like couldn’t they just include the damn brackets with the rails..
I didn’t know Mark Ruffalo make how-to videos. I really appreciated it. Like everyone else said, the package instructions are possibly the worst ikea has ever produced
can you send the link of the materials that you used?
Mate. I was STRUGGLING with this 🤣🤣 Thanks so much 👍👍
Do you know the part number for the small ceiling mount base. I can not find it on Ikea
Where did you get the ceiling mounts? I looked through the ikea app and I can't find them. Thanks for the video btw
Did you find the ceiling brackets?
Is there a weight limit on this rail? Thinking about using it for a heavy winter curtain.
I'm sure there is, but I find it to be very strong. No reason why it couldn't support some heavy curtains.
Does this require power tools, or just a screw driver would be fine ?
Is the ceiling bracket still available? I bought the track rail but didn't see the brackets
Same here. It didnt bring the ceiling bracket . How to install it?
Thank you so much for this. You have saved me so much time!
Thank you so much!!! Silly question what size do the screws need to be and did you need washers? Also not flat screws correct??
I used 1 1/4" sheetrock screws that I already had and no washers. As long as the screw head does not obstruct the clip you should be fine.
@@tehblue awesome thank you so much!!
How in gods name did you get the clips to slide into the ceiling mount? Seems simple enough but both of my pieces will NOT slide in so I can’t go any further with installation until I force them in with a hammer!
We're do I find those clips omg 😲 thank you for explaining
What is the model number of the ceiling base. I can not find them anywhere
do you use a special technique for the floor joist location?? please share!!
Part of my ceiling was opened for access to plumping and I used local code to determine the width of joist. My first time I missed but got it on the second.
Where did u buy Ceiling mount bracket? Ikea don't sell them anymore?
Ikea used to sell them separately. They're now sold as part of the Vidga celing kit.
@@tehblue oh cool, what about screws? You just went to home depot? I need to hang Vidga on my ceiling which is concrete
I had some extra decking screws but your average 2" screw is enough as long as you attach to your rafter ties/joists. For concrete, 2" concrete bolts or concrete fasteners should do, depending on weight. I should note I diy and not a contractor so you may want profeasional advice depending on your application.
@@tehblue ok cool thanks, I was actually thinking 1" should do. But will think about 2" per your advise (will double check in home depot). Too bad ikea don't sell those brakets separately coz they are such a cheap plastic, I don't have confidence in 2 of them holding a track and 2 layers of heavy curtains. I wanted to put 3 brackets at least per track (but only 2 comes in a package)
Hi there,
Can you please tell me what this ceiling bracket is called? Because when I Google it I can't find this exact piece.
Unfortunately I no longer have the plastic bag the mounts came in. I don't remember them having a name either, just a Ikea number. I don't believe these are available separately anymore. The rail kit for ceilings now includes "2 ceiling fixtures" which are the same mounts. Good luck!
ThTs what I’m trying to find out also
Thank you! It is really helpful!
What if I want to remove the rails?
Flip the locking clip the other way to release from the rail.
Really helpful. Thank you. I was so struggling with this.👍🏾
You're welcome!
Hi Where do you buy the ceiling mount brackets?
It doesn't appear they are sold separately any longer. You may have to buy a complete ceiling bundle to get a set.
@@tehblue did you use a ceiling or wall anchor? If not, how did it hold up?
I screwed directly into the ceiling joist. Parts of the ceiling are vented for various access which allowed me to locate the joists.
@@tehblue Great thank you!
Where do you find the ceiling mount?
Unfortunately I no longer see the mount listed on the IKEA US site but may be available in other regions. As of yesterday my local Ikea did not have it in stock either.
It's the little details. thank you!!!!
Thank you! The ikea instructions looked so confusing
Easy on the Mac 😜 Good vid 👍
Thanks my friend. This is very helpful
The part you slid into the top of the rail is a connector piece for connecting two rails together. The line in the middle is the midway point as a reference to make sure you’re distributing it equally between both rails. The ceiling mount clip clips directly into the rail when locked and doesn’t require that piece. You really shouldn’t be keeping this video up as it will confuse people
2023 in Denmark and the ceiling mount doesn't come with the pack. This sucks balls IKEA.
Thank u this was great!!!
Super helped!!! Thank you!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Thank you. You really helped me👍🙂
Very nice!
Super helpful!
Thank you so much!
Thank you
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Thank you. Instructions were terrible
Nice 👌
Thank you Thank you Thank you!
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Thanks
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U have done it wrong😅.. that little plastic thing, u need to turn it around 😀
Ikea dont provide everything you need to do the job its a joke
this shit is garbage. taking it back tomorrow.
The manual was wrong ffs
Old video. Zero help. Brackets aren’t available. The movement of this video makes it impossible to see what is where. HARD PASS
I don't understand why these IKEA instructions are so confusing all the time.. useless manuals they provide
They're trying to avoid writing them in like 100 languages so it's all pictures. Very annoying but sometimes work.
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Where did you get the ceiling mount bracket?
Ikea has since changed the system and bundle. Some have reported luck finding the mount and clips sold together. I was never able to find the pieces I referenced in the online store. Your best option is asking a store associate