How to Assemble Ikea Pax Wardrobe | Step by Step 4 Door Wardrobe Combination + Interior Accessories!

[@sae200502167]

Off to build 5 closets for the first time. I feel much confident after watching your video.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Good luck!

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Once you've done one...... it's a doddle! Use a drill/driver for all your screws with torque set at no.8 and it'll save you ages in making them up. Just finished two 100x236cm Pax wardrobes, three Malm drawer sets and a Songesand king sized bed and wife is delighted. Now to start bedroom number two..........

[@howardbatty254]

No no no! Do not follow the instructions. It is better to turn the sides upright and build up from the side ,so no chance of them collapsing in.

[@ellemuljadi7780]

Also, didnt u need to fix between the two wardrobe with with eachother (down the middle) when the two doors meet? (Like joining them together)

[@veronicairwin2911]

Has anybody tried this just avoiding the back panel? I'm trying to put my wardrobe in front of some electrical panels...wondering if I can just keep the back open since I'm screwing it to the wall anyways, so I can access the electrical panel through the wardrobe

[@GraceInMySpace]

The back panel definitely provides stability to the whole unit. You can try but I’d definitely secure it to the wall in many places.

[@mannykhan7752]

What an amazing build and all by yourself. Great job.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad you like it!

[@ellemuljadi7780]

Hi Sarah, i wonder if you fix the back of the wardrobes to the wall? Just so they wont fall tipping down to the front when the inside filling got heavy /unbalanced?

[@GraceInMySpace]

Yes! They are anchored to each other and also to the back wall. That wasn’t included in the video as we fully installed them at a later date.

[@fabianmckenna8197]

​@@GraceInMySpaceAbsolutely........ When you open both doors on a 236cm Pax wardrobe, the whole thing wants to move forward, potentially crushing you, hence the warnings on the first page about securing it to the wall.... Solidly! If you have drywall then screw into the studs. If they don't line up, then screw a wooden stud across the existing studs and screw into that. Brick wall, drill plug and securely screw into that. Also drill plug and screw a wooden stud across the wall allowing you to securely fix into that.

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Just built the first of my double Pax wardrobes alone and its simple enough. Only tricky bit was putting the second side on as the 236 length bends visibly as you put it together lifting it off the connectors. Got my wife to hold it in the middle while i tightened up the connections. Might try putting the next one on its side to connect up the second side. Second Pax wardrobe is on hold as for some reason it was missing the top panel. Seven to ten days to send out the extra piece! Plenty of time to make up the Malm drawers and bed. P.S. I used my Ryobi drill/driver with torque setting at 8 to drive ALL of the screws on my Pax , Malm drawers and Songesand kingsize bed. No breakthrough on any of them. You can check by starting off at let's say torque 4 then tighten by hand. Gradually increase your torque until around 8 where it will most likely still ratchet around. After 8 it will tighten further. P.P.S. Top panel on Pax is identical to base panel with holes for floor levellers. Top panel has plastic cover plug but you can use that hole to run wiring for lighting without drilling as mentioned on instructions.

[@alisonluck627]

This was so helpful I worried that I couldn’t do this on my own but I’m off to build now 😊

[@GraceInMySpace]

You can do it!

[@faustinachinelo4716]

How do you click/merge all the wardrobe to each other to create stability and alignment please, Is there a screw or komplement for it?

[@GraceInMySpace]

It comes with brackets for the wall and to attach to each other on the sides.

[@faustinachinelo4716]

@@GraceInMySpace alright thank you. Is it possible to see a picture please?

[@sofica7375]

u r so rare dear lady 🙇‍♀

[@ozarkview928]

You gave great directions! But I’d hate to try that myself!

[@GraceInMySpace]

It’s doable!😄

[@LaurenLemieux-xd9tp]

Thank you so much! I just did four without any issues or mistakes, saved me so much time and frustration.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped!

[@pman2916]

Hi Sarah, I've learnt from experience that ikea is not suitable for people like me, who like to rearrange furniture all the time😅 Great video, wish I had this when I had to help my daughter put these up in her house🤯😱

[@GraceInMySpace]

It’s a puzzle for sure!

[@fabianmckenna8197]

IKEA Pax wardrobes are not for moving around like your average wardrobe as the need wall fixing for stability. If you must move them, it's slide/push/pull very gently keeping pressure low down using your feet and knees and hips. Do not pull or push high up as the frame will want to shift diagonally!

[@dlang9979]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this step by step video. Me and my husband will use the info we learned from your video when we put together our PAX wall unit this weekend!

[@GraceInMySpace]

You are so welcome!

[@ffisher460]

Great Tutorial. Really clear and concise. Can I ask how long it took to put one together including the drawers and everything? Thank you.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful! It probably took 3 hours for the first one and then 1.5 hrs for each after. The first one is always the longest to get your bearings. 😉

[@tracyjones8396]

Hi, Sarah! A job well instructed! I really like those units and how they work for you. So much storage! By the way, does the diagonal hardwood drive you bonkers?😂 Tracy

[@GraceInMySpace]

Hi Tracy! The floors will come out when we do the full renovation 😉

[@merimaceacheron3124]

Hi! Looks great! How long did it take from start to finish (sorry if I missed that). I am doing one with just shelves, doors and hardware and trying to gauge how long it should take to assemble. Thanks!

[@GraceInMySpace]

The first one took 3 hours. After that learning curve they were each about 1.5 hrs.

[@thecalvenator]

@7:26, why are you turning the screw driver counter clockwise. That isn't right. I dont think. is this in a mirror?

[@GraceInMySpace]

It could have been how the camera was set up. Just turn in the position to secure it ☺️

[@neilstockwell6122]

Without your video we would have struggled. We’ve just finished our wardrobe, it’s similar to yours but ours has 2 singles and a double. The room is small with high ceilings so we had to build in another room. We paid the extra for the taller ones and moved the singles into the bedroom, we had to build the double standing up. As you said a little more difficult but possible. Carpet sliders really help. Thank you so much for your excellent instructions.

[@GraceInMySpace]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@adamchristymichell3062]

Thank you thank you! Normally I find IKEA instructions straightforward, but they did me dirty on this one by not including the instructions. The instructions online were hard to see the hole placement. I really appreciated you walking me through it!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped!

[@desireecolon839]

Wow!!! This has to be the best how to video I have ever watched. You explained every step in detail. Great job! Thank you

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@antoinettecataldo7020]

Wish I had this video when I installed my Pax with my husband! 😂 we survived thankfully

[@GraceInMySpace]

I’m glad you did!

[@secondchild5801]

I have a question. Did you put something in the gap between the back of the wardrobe and the wall before securing it? You've got skirting and a dado rail (I think that's what it's called), so there's definitely a gap.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Nope! Just pushed the base up against the wall.

[@secondchild5801]

@@GraceInMySpace Thanks 😊

[@soycachasero]

Thank you so very much , saved me so much frustration and time, exactly what i needed

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped

[@IMOO1896]

Definitely clear demonstration for building this unit!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful.

[@djenkins853]

They look great! I am actually planning on using a Pax in a laundry room, so your video is very timely and helpful. Thank you!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blitzballx]

This was exactly the kind of tutorial video I was looking for! I was not sure about drawer placement and instructions weren’t helping but you saved the day Sarah! Thank you so much!!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blitzballx]

@@GraceInMySpaceSarah, I have a question about the door on left closest to wall. You don’t seem to have much space and with my setup neither do I does the door open enough to open drawers? I’m debating putting the door on the other side to ensure it can open enough!

[@nilsakruse2848]

You are pretty awesome…thank you for clarity in giving instructions…very helpful.

[@GraceInMySpace]

You are so welcome!

[@homelessemperor2230]

You’re the best, best walkthrough. We appreciate you

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SethBrazell]

Thanks for creating this thorough video! The cabinets look great!

[@GraceInMySpace]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much!

[@woodynavarro]

Best DIY closet instalation tutorial.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful.

[@celestelovetteguichard7206]

This walk through saved me hours of time and frustration! Thank you!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped!

[@reshmakotian7044]

Can you also show how you anchored it to the wall

[@GraceInMySpace]

It is leveled with shims and then screwed into the studs ☺️

[@ingrams1999]

Wow! This video was SO helpful!

[@GraceInMySpace]

I'm so glad!

[@jonathanhughes9570]

awesome tutorial, best one i have seen

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped!

[@adrianjones4708]

Awesome video really helpful

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped!

[@normanrechtman3885]

Thank you so much for your great video, the IKEA instructions were terrible, your video made assembly easy and straightforward.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it helped!

[@taomahNEGEV]

100% useful. Thanks.

[@GraceInMySpace]

You're welcome!

[@flhJisL2500]

Very good instructions! Nice job!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Thank you!

[@reshmakotian7044]

What tools did you use? Cna you please link it?

[@GraceInMySpace]

Just a screwdriver and hammer for most of it! They usually come with some small tools as well.

[@92ives]

Very helpful!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!