IKEA PAX DIY Closet Q&A

[@ladyn5273]

Very weird that you had to do this. A pax unit that has been properly constructed is guaranteed for 10 years in the U.K. because it’s a solid piece of furniture. Does this mean that the US and U.K. ones are different?

[@For-get-me-notsAndRoses]

No she did not nail the back onto the unit before standing it up I have the same ones in the US and they are also guaranteed for ten years

[@ladyn5273]

@@For-get-me-notsAndRoses Just noticed so she did all that extra work because she didn’t read the instructions??!!

[@For-get-me-notsAndRoses]

@@ladyn5273 Yes

[@Hajarw]

I think they're the same everywhere. I live in Morocco and my pax closet is also guaranteed 10 years and is very very sturdy so I dont understand why she needed to add support

[@getknottydiy]

I had to do it is because I did not construct them with the bottom part the way that it supposed to be because I wanted baseboards instead of the open area

[@jeanc5199]

This is misleading. Putting the unit together per the instructions builds a solid unit. You should make it clear that you intentionally were not building it as directed.

[@mapurite310]

Finally! I have the same exact space for my wardrobe!! Now I have a better idea!

[@okorolina]

Amazing! I think I definitely need to do this with my hubbys closet

[@bstyle82]

Doesn’t need more support. You just didn’t read the instructions…

[@taginefc3189]

Maybe she just wanted more support 🙄… she wasn’t throwing up a one piece …she was combining multiple wardrobes for master closet..

[@christophercrawford2736]

Agreed

[@guilhermefeitosapere]

If it's mounted well it holds very well.

[@vickyzhang7251]

Girl I need the full version

[@Wasted-Life]

Great idea on the side for shoes 👌🏻👌🏻

[@melissas8972]

Awesome

[@donramsey3539]

You did a phenomenal job but I have a question….how did you attach the 1x3 support to cabinet as I have the tallest pax cabinet system and see what you mean on how flimsy the cabinet is and it definitely needs more support for sure but it was hard to tell in your video on how you attached those supports

[@jimgardner5129]

Nice work!

[@trinistar1930]

Looks great

[@mr.morales7545]

Good work!

[@happiliness]

Haha I have my washer and dryer in a pax and you have to do all this hahaha

[@ceedee8953]

I don't get it. What's funny?

[@103Kimberly]

What shelvings did you put at the very top of your Pax Wardrobe? My ceilings are really high, so I want to lengthen the tops and install a library ladder, so that’s why I’m wondering. Thanks!

[@baigsaab07]

Awesome x

[@AjayMaheshwaram]

With all her tools and skill she could have just made a much stronger one with plywood than using Ikea Pax

[@jennyjumpjump]

It's not all about skill. Using Pax as the starter is a huge time saver. You don't have to do as much finish work and painting. You don't have to drill all the shelf pin holes.

[@elobiretv]

and it would have taken much longer and been more expensive

[@nczioox1116]

Harder to get a smooth finish

[@IMOO1896]

Yay, you save it!

[@MariaV0071]

That never happened to me. Ikea Pax systems are pretty sturdy

[@jamaicangurl4u]

Did you put the shoe shelves at an angle just using the provided hardware?

[@sherlymillender4951]

awesome ♥️

[@tgeliot]

Why did you wish you had added spacers between the units?

[@christophercrawford2736]

I’m assuming because the face frames she attached were wider than 2 cabinet sides together.

[@princessbc9791]

@@christophercrawford2736 Even though she could trim off the frame that's hanging off the sides with an oscillating tool.

[@christophercrawford2736]

@@princessbc9791 that would look god awful. Better to trim them down to size with a table saw.

[@princessbc9791]

@@christophercrawford2736 Agreed.

[@Adv1227]

All out of PAX system in NJ/NY area. Placed an order 4 months ago and still waiting

[@lorencedominicnarcise9385]

Hi, you used your own toe kick/kickboard. I noticed that the backboard is short. Were you able to use the original toe kick to cover the gap?

[@esmeraldavargas7180]

For the bases did you secure them to the wall?

[@rajany]

Can you share full video please

[@getknottydiy]

I am doing a series - the full video may be SUPER long!

[@BelangerFamily09]

@@getknottydiy Can’t wait! It looks like you did an amazing job!

[@PhilYassa]

I would also like to see more of this. I would like to do something similar

[@kimstensions7400]

@@getknottydiy yes that would be great

[@Ava-re7de]

Why did you wish you would have spacers and in between where?

[@jewdd1989]

Not a bad idea if time building yourself is an issue or you’re just learning and especially for a closet

[@ketan247]

hi... ia m new to diy.. i just want to know why did you make a 2 by 4 base for these cabinets

[@mkemke5972]

is there a full video link?? i need a step by step explanation please!! thank you!

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

young lady you are a great worker and your beauty . Your work is second to none may God continue to bless you and your family

[@eddiebrazil5340]

Where to buy the first place what are the lighting’s

[@joeschoepf521]

What type of under-shelf lighting did you use?

[@chrisdalton9461]

You are supposed to nail in that white backer that flung out lol that holds the unit square

[@piotr2951]

And also raise it towards the back side, as its clearly shown in the instructions. Buy hey, some idiot will probably comment here that we are mansplaining anyway.

[@Aea92]

Happy dusting

[@user-vg7vl8iv9o]

😂😂

[@rajany]

What’s the cost of this upgrade?

[@TravelogsIndia]

Why did you make a frame to fit the boxes??

[@roswithakeil7619]

The base you built from wood = DIY; the comlete closet with all shelfs is bought No DIY 🤨🤨

[@scotthammond5067]

How did you nail the face plate to angle for shoes?

[@scotthammond5067]

What lights did you use ?

[@ochykysh]

She did not hammer in the nails as instructed...it's rock solid with those

[@kimstensions7400]

How much was the whole closet?

[@anthonytausig6820]

Question- why did you add. 2x4 base at the bottom of the wardrobes? Does that help with anything?

[@bogdancampean5178]

My question also

[@specialkwilliams]

I think to accommodate a baseboard/crown molding!

[@TMM129]

Not really the point of ikea furniture. Typical example of making things complicated for no reason 😂😂😂

[@ceedee8953]

Ikea furniture is cheap crap. She did right.

[@gooldog]

I use XCEL IGA. Best adhesive that I have ever seen and best I have ever used.

[@yavonne4]

The back was on but she didn't nail it all the way around

[@obi.officialChannel]

How much did all that cost?

[@nicolemcwilliams3015]

And thank you for reaffirming that I will not getting anything for my kids because I do not want it to fall apart

[@YasYasTR]

More support? You just built it wrong i had and still have no problems with it.

[@jennyjumpjump]

The backing would only fall out if you don't use the nails

[@piotr2951]

What was clearly needed was reading the freaking instructions. It clearly tells you to raise it from the ground towards the back side not the side.

[@holtz6310]

Where did you but nails ???

[@kennethandchristinejordon427]

Nice job. I've had Ikea before, won't last a yr without the work you did.

[@jiggyjay9757]

Ive had mine for 7 years and have no had a single issue with it. It was the first project in my first house and did 0 prep work and it has been fantastic

[@ziondanny7081]

Pure nonsense.

[@drmarsh4287]

I've seen people spell shelving wrong, but it I've ever heard it verbally pronounced "shelfing". 😂

[@sanctifiedbytruth6048]

😂

[@harrysr93]

is Ikea reliable?

[@Music4krista1]

How much cheaper is this?

[@stewartthompson7556]

Ermm… you see that packet of panel pins and the odd pear-shaped black thing in the hardware pack that came with the carcass? You use them to fix the back panels to the rebated edge at the back of the wardrobes. You’re welcome!

[@annabelleadelantar6949]

Shelfings????

[@ibbase447]

How much all together was your closet?

[@martinaglasbrenner4488]

what is ""liquefied nails"

[@linzi94]

I’ve built loads of pax wardrobes and they didn’t require extra support 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ThePetyoStudios]

you are not supposed to stand them up from the side (the part when they fall apart in your video). I just built yesterday 2 pax, all went fine, you just have to follow the instructions.

[@user-th6rh8zp3t]

"needed more support... because i did not know how to assemble it correctly"

[@johnjanuary2958]

First mistake: going to IKEA

[@wessunde2801]

Get the same darn thing @ walmart for half the price.. lol

[@ceedee8953]

I agree. lol @@wessunde2801

[@ssrubygirl126]

Why did you say you wished you added spacers? Can you elaborate? Is it for aesthetics to match the baseboards and front plates you added? Or for a practical reason?

[@violetjames7534]

So basically don’t shop at IKEA?

[@WiresFanDrew]

Read the instructions and stop, take a moment and re read if your not sure……. There was a lot of unnecessary work

[@rachidelmoussari8752]

ا

[@jasminrahman4378]

Too fast. Slow down.

[@nielsvvvv]

where is the man who did this all?

[@PerlmJoski]

w- women

[@John-vf6jr]

So much mansplaining.. I say Good job and thank you!

[@piotr2951]

So now the instructions, that are clearly showing you how to raise it correctly, are also mansplaining ? You need to seek help.

[@dannygarcia666]

Go to the kitchen and bake cakes

[@necrobabe6190]

May as well have built from scratch at that point