How to install Ikea Besta wall unit cabinets on drywall?

[@jonathondicicco5083]

Never thought I would find Count Dracula’s DIY channel

[@assemblyexperts8825]

Just a tip to anyone who is installing Besta wall units! turn the unit so the holes for the legs are facing the ceiling and not visible from the ground.

[@coachBux]

MIND BLOWN!!

[@sagemidget7331]

They give you little white caps to hide these anyway 😅

[@ConCafePodcast]

And the Ikea tape that it's hard to take off

[@PH1M0]

I actually mounted these before and forgot how the besta rails work! Now I have two more to put up, so thanks for reminding me 👏

[@spcyamada808]

Dracula installing Besta.Thanks though! I was scared straight into paying attention.

[@DIYable]

LOL.... Is my voice that bad? It has improved a lot compared to the old videos LOL...

[@spcyamada808]

DIYable Happy New Years! And no, you’re voice is not bad! Excellent and helpful videos. Thanks!

[@DIYable]

@@spcyamada808 Happy New Year!! Glad to hear that :)

[@birdikickass]

@@DIYable Your voice is VERY unique and awesome! Yes, you sound like Dracula, and YES, it is fantastic! Loved the video and you definitely helped me with my installation! Thank you, keep it up!!

[@Theogwill]

Damn!! I thought I was the only one with the wall issue. It’s so annoying having to try adjust furniture because of the wall not been flat. Thanks for sharing this video and showing us the process of your installation.

[@thomaslou624]

I’m amazed with the besta rails. It can actually hold more weight than advertised. All my screws were in wood studs. I secured the console cabinet between two besta floating cabinet and it holds well!

[@KS-se5fm]

I think your voice is lovely. I imagine you are in Scandinavia. I enjoy your videos because you go into great detail and show a true step by step. Thanks for posting!

[@RM-bf7to]

3 inch long screws allow for screwing through electrical wire, conduit and plumbing running through the center of studs!! Use 2 1/2 inches in length.

[@mat-bh]

Astalavista baby. The terminator can diy. 😂😂😂😂

[@mark6830]

Nah not even close

[@teslastorm2835]

👍🏽😂😂

[@realestateagent7184]

More like Bane from Batman

[@victry1nolan319]

Wow! So awesome. I felt like I was taking a course. Very thorough. Loved the samples! Ikea should hire you to do instructional video instead of those manuals👍❤

[@DIYable]

Thanks!!! If you like DIY and technical side of it, check out other videos on my channel. I am glad it helped. If you like IKEA products, I did another video on Ikea Sollerön outdoor patio set, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaLCqGmKnKppoKc

[@fiveolddogs]

Your voice and cadence are amazing.

[@KeithRobertson1]

I was looking at painting rooms a few months ago and came across your video on how to use the Shur Line... and then I bought some Besta frames and wanted to see tips on how to mount them to a wall that's not level, and bam! You have a video for that too. Thank you from a fellow Canadian!

[@DIYable]

You are welcome. Canadian loves to help each other!!! Glad it helped. If you wanna build a deck, remember to check out my crazy deck project.

[@cmacg831]

Really helpful! I learned something new with those toggle anchors for drywall!

[@gandalf3453]

I love the way this guy talks

[@johnspence8141]

Hey WONDERFULLY clear, glad you make these, keep it up...

[@DIYable]

Thanks, will do!

[@karengardiner6219]

This just saved my brain from exploding. Thank you. And made me chuckle too! Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYable]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnnyw525]

Your voice is incredible... and the video is wonderfully helpful! Thank you for making it!

[@luissantiago_official]

What screws you recommended when installing on concrete walls. Meaning that the unit is installed inside of course, but it’s an exterior wall; which is concrete. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@DIYable]

Tapcon is the strongest, but you need to practice if you never used it before. if you drill the hole too big, it will fail very badly. The other option is to use a concrete drill bit + hammer drill to drill a hole on the concrete, then insert a plastic anchor. After that, you can use the screw to secure it. The 2nd method is more forgiving IMO. You can find those masonry plastic anchor in your local hardware store.

[@AndresMC1]

Would there be any concerns about splitting the wood if I don’t pre drill before screwing?

[@josephkimcpa]

You are the one of best DIYer in whole KZbin world!! Would the screw into the stud break the vapor barrier? Am I too crazy about it? I am always so nervous when I make a hole to exterior wall....

[@whitestuff10]

Really helpful video, thanks. I installed these units but could only find two studs, which unfortunately were not at each end of the unit, I used two toggles on one side but two studs on another. I hope the weight distribution will work!

[@DIYable]

Thanks, glad it helped. Just don't put extremely heavy stuff on the cabinets. Good luck.

[@alk567]

Very informative and easy to follow. So! I'm hoping you can also explain how to *remove* these from the wall. I haven't been able to find anything on that. I maybe shouldn't have put one up in a rental, but now I'm moving and need to take it down... Help?

[@ChrizK]

Hi, can you tell me the minimum clearance I need above a cabinet, so that it can 'drop' on to the rail? I have 64.3cm space to the ceiling, wishing to install a 120x40x64 frame. Is it possible?. Fabulous video and voice over :)

[@jferdina]

Love your video! The best voice ever!

[@DIYable]

Thanks! Hope this helps!! Everyone DIY!!!!!

[@ismailkhan9698]

Which laser level tool are you using?

[@jonwellman8981]

Very helpful, thank you mate! Keep up the good videos

[@DIYable]

Thanks!!! Glad you like them!

[@hipnothop]

I’m curious to know what colour & brand you used for your feature wall I really dig it !

[@DIYable]

Here you go.. you may want to check out this video I had on painting the accent wall: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbSZYlpmrOghNU

[@justinwalker4191]

I am trying to install some Besta units but my floor is terribly uneven . What is my best option ?

[@DIYable]

For the units on the wall, you level it. For the units on the floor, it really depends how bad the uneven is.... if it's not too bad, I would put some composite shim on one side to make it level. Then cover the front with some decoration.

[@mr.brightside6119]

Thank you so much for this video it helped me greatly! 😃

[@DIYable]

Glad it helped. Besides IKEA stuff, check out other videos too, it may help with your home improvement projects around the house!

[@shanew1399]

Using 3 1/8" screws, are you not worried about hitting any electrical or plumbing that may also be run through the studs? Perhaps it is different in the US.

[@DIYable]

Indeed... yes and no. The Romex cable and PEX running across the studs won't be at this height horizontally generally speaking, at least for me.. also this is a wall facing outside and there is no bathroom above the room. But you got a point, I wouldn't say it will never happen for someone else.. In Canada/US, some building code requires to install metal wood studs protector plate... you know if right away after drill passes the drywall.

[@airjaded7]

Nice video, subscribed! Btw what lazer level do you use?

[@DIYable]

Thanks!!! The one I was using was DEWALT DW088LG 12V Cross Line Laser, Green laser. There are 2 things I want to share with you. Green laser is very powerful, remember to wear the eyes protection glasses comes with the tool, there was one time I didn't wear and my eyes were hurting for the whole night. The other thing is, if you use it outside in bright sunny day say you are building a deck, it's not easy to see the line. Wait for cloudy day or do the work at dawn or dusk LOL... Hope that helps.

[@joseandres6790]

Thank you for the video, may I ask the exact measurements of the gaps you left between the rail and the masking tape? Thanks!

[@shahkhaled8471]

Very much detailed information.

[@youtkarlsen]

The plastic corner anchors connected to the frame are the weakest link in the system. How did you manage to mount the cabinets without flexure? I had to use the old ikea metal mounts, they are much more rigid.

[@DIYable]

Those plastic corners are okay, not the strongest material. But that is part of the design of their system, I just have to trust IKEA

[@jeffsstuff6575]

Very good video. I will be hanging the IKEA TV stand but people are saying the attachment brackets do not line up to the studs and the suspension rail doesn't work with the TV stands. Do you have any experience with these?

[@DIYable]

Sorry for late reply. Unfortunately I don't have IKEA TV stand.. maybe the same method can be applied to solve that problem?

[@TheEvox81]

I realize this is 2 years old... But in case someone is wondering this same thing: The IKEA Besta TV stands hang on the wall slightly differently. You install 3 metal brackets on the cabinet directly and then screw it into the wall directly. Only one of the 3 brackets will line up with a stud. My recommendation is to attach the middle to the stud and use anchors for the other two. If you're installing a combination of besta frames (what's pictured in this video) and besta TV cabinets, you'll want to hang the frame first and use its position as a guide for where to mark holes for the TV stand.

[@lync5511]

Great video! Thanks for your help

[@DIYable]

You are welcome, glad it helped.

[@1chom10]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@SparkyTakedown]

Is the narrator the "Chocolate Rain" guy? Gr8 tutorial btw.

[@wch4972]

Cab we install the cabinet flushed to thr ceiling?

[@zarg404]

Hi. How did you manage to put the cabinets one next to the other with the rail ? What is the distance between the cabinet and the second rail ? Thanks

[@phoenixofthegraveyard]

Extremely helpful! Thank you for making this video!

[@DIYable]

You're very welcome!

[@colinhetherington8535]

If I don't have studs, will two of the FlipToggle anchors on each bracket hold the besta units?

[@DIYable]

That's a very good question. I would say it's risky. Certainly it will hold the empty Besta unit, however if you put a lot of heavy items in there, or if someone climbs on it (kids may do, you never know).. the whole thing has chances to fall and can cause injury. I really would not recommend that for safety reasons.

[@colinhetherington8535]

@@DIYable Thanks.

[@paigeslaughter6881]

Thank you so much for the helpful video!!

[@DIYable]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crisownzz]

For 6:38 how would it leave a gap on the sides?? I can see how it would leave u a gap on the top but how would it on the sides.

[@skcakajmr]

What colour of paint did you use for the wall?

[@Ruthlessbone]

Where did you get your leveling laser unit?

[@michaelhinchey]

Any big box store carries them and of course Amazon.

[@TimLourie]

very good explanation!!!

[@DIYable]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RiseKeyk]

GRK #10 x 3-1/2" R4 Multi-purpose Crews, would that be too big?

[@BBHair1]

Can you do a video on how to put up a lack shelf that hold a lot of weight please??? Stud wall and cement type wall (strong type) 😊

[@AntonioHall0302]

Can you use GRK Multi Purpose Screws just the same?

[@andrejones3930]

Can you do this with a plaster wall 2" thick?

[@sunyk]

Awesome video

[@DIYable]

Thanks!

[@auronedgevicks7739]

hey do you have a link to the cabinets?

[@kingoftrollers2822]

what's your paint color? and where did you get that?

[@DIYable]

Here you go.. you may want to check out this video I had on painting the accent wall: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbSZYlpmrOghNU

[@rulinghabs]

Great video.

[@DIYable]

Thanks!

[@MichelMawon4982]

Just hired Task Rabbit to mount this as I'm actually using in my office and the brackets don't match the studs for me either. I have toggle boots and wondered if they would be appropriate for this project. I'm guessing you bought the rail separately.

[@femia.9298]

Yes. The rail is sold separately.

[@schukls993]

How did you make your tape outline?

[@MalindaKapuruge]

Excellent. Thanks Arnie ;-)

[@DIYable]

My pleasure! :)

[@betyargabor]

What tool do you use to paint the corner?

[@xx_PCCR_xx]

Thanks for this useful video. Is your voice for real?

[@GeneralDodo]

If the rail is 20", why not just use the holes on the rail 16" for the studs?

[@michaelhinchey]

What if your unit needs to be off center or away from a wall by 2 inches?

[@TheEvox81]

That works great for the first one in the chain... But when you're hanging multiple cabinets, side by side, the next one will only line up with one stud. You will have to end up using drywall anchors.

[@masterluxai2118]

awesome! THANK YOU!!

[@DIYable]

You're welcome!

[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

TY!

[@RTShahdirty]

thank you!!!

[@michaelhinchey]

Bane left Gotham and became an Ikea cabinet installer.

[@DIYable]

LOL... Not just Ikea cabinet installers, you may want to check out some of the older videos to see what Bane worked on.. lol

[@Meow402]

Great video though!

[@DIYable]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@olivierw.2270]

You don't show how the furniture hang on the rail.

[@PejmanMan]

Thanks dude. Lower the pitch less next time :)

[@gunmobe]

you know speaking swedish really helps with pronounciations (its bestå pronouced with an å like the o sound in shore)

[@Meow402]

Is Christopher Walken voice overing this or what? 😂

[@DIYable]

LOL LOL

[@klunboxingstudio9889]

thumb up already.. but ur voice too soft... hopefully can have a louder 1 next time. TQ for sharing

[@headkickko609]

Everything fine an all.... IF your walls are perfectly straight...

[@DIYable]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@vijkid143]

Will there be any Wetwall as well?

[@TheTCOLL]

Why not just screw the cabinet right into the studs? Would be nice to have seen the back of the cabinets a bit more.

[@DIYable]

By design.. it's not possible.. it's not designed like regular kitchen cabinets. The back panel is a thin particle board, IKEA wants you to buy the hardware...

[@rhyswilliams1998]

Nice to see the count got another job after Sesame Street. Ah ah ah

[@vinnyb.7587]

Is this Arnold Schwarzenegger talking

[@ssr5551]

*Could you come and wall mount my TV unit?* 😀

[@DIYable]

LOL.. COVID time, I can't.. Believe it or not, I did have an old article on my blog (if it's still working), check it out: www.diyable.com/diy_lcd_tv_above_fireplace_patching_the_niche/

[@FireFistGabe]

Couldn't have your minions help you out?

[@DIYable]

LOL... minions.. hahhaha

[@castr8r667]

1 ah ah ah ah 2 ah ah ah, THREE AH AH AH AH

[@wasseemmahamid]

marhaba

[@Semaj.18272]

I doubt the anchor will holds 200 lbs weight common bro if I put a screw in the wall and hang on to it a chunk of dry wall will break.. just screw then to the studs is enough

[@KayosWONER]

lol why blur your face

[@DIYable]

Because I don't use my face to sell.... LOL

[@Lance-1980]

the greatest shit of cabinetts to fix a box at the wall and at the end there is no possibility to optomize the right level....ive got the ikea besta system last days....very cheap and unprofessionel kind if art to fix more boxes at the same level...shit besta cabinetts...

[@outlaw1267]

Take deep breath 😮‍💨

[@FowlPlayGTA]

I had to stop watching. The voice over is really REALLY annoying.

[@gigiogigio]

What's that? A synthetic speech?🙄

[@EhrenSixon]

Great video, but your voice seems unnatural. It's like you're forcing pronunciations and tones on certain words. But all good though! I appreciate your content and from what you have said to other comments, you're improving and that's all that matters. I am planning to purchase a few IKEA BESTA units as a TV media console station and I wanted to see how the mounting process looks like. Thank you for this.

[@DIYable]

English isn't my first language but I am working on it :) I hope the content helps people around the world!!! I want to share my experience and knowledge to help people, that's all that matters!

[@amylite]

That voice doesn’t go with those hands :)

[@VgniK88]

Bro wats with the accent

[@Jbasto97]

Your voice is really annoying. Had to mute it s made it unhelpful.

[@doncornelioylazona]

What a moronic thing to say

[@DNNYZGLR]

Wow could not listen to it. Why are you talking so strange to hell! 🤨🤨🤨