Is there a trick to getting ikea cabinet doors to close striaght?
Question:I recently purchased a set of Ikea Magiker cabinets. I have it all assembled, put the doors on...and they sag a little. The tops close closer than the bottom, which makes one hit the other if you're closing it while the other is closed. How can I fix this? The instructions don't show how to fix that specific problem, it only shows how to adjust a couple other things which don't affect the sagging. Any ideas?
Answers:
In exchange for Ikea's low prices, you get something that was factory made very, very quickly. As such, drilled holes are notorious for being slightly askew.
Am I correct in assuming these were pre-drilled holes in which you simply inserted the screws? If so, I would contact the store and ask them about this. However, if this is something where you had to actually measure and drill your own holes, that's a much thornier issue that I can't address.
By the way, if you're ever looking for good open bookcase shelving, I really like their Ivar line. After about five years of holding some of my heavist books and boxes of manuscripts, the solid wood shelves don't have the slightest bending. Excellent quality,and dirt-cheap.
there should be adjustment screws on inside of hinges. Just have to play with them to get correct fit.
All Ikea hinges will adjust to make those doors perfect. If the instructions don't help, try moving one adjustment screw at a time to experiment. You can figure it out.
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