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[@craigball480]

Great video and very helpful. I assembled my Pax 2.0 wardrobes today. I ordered a run of 50+100+50cm carcasses, 236cm tall with Reinsvoll doors. Worth mentioning the 50cm wide units now also fold in the centre like the 100cm do. The hardest part was unfolding them whilst vertical, but once the back rail was in place assembly was a breeze. The design of these is really well thought through, and the tall units feel quite sturdy. Really pleased how it turned out.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Thanks for the feedback on the new Pax . I think the multiple folds are the 75 & 100 in the shorter depth.

[@ciel6347]

@craigball Did you find any video or other detailed guidance on how to install the back rail at the proper height/angle for your floor? This video and similar videos on KZbin frustratingly all seem to omit the mounting step and only show how to put together the new frame together freestanding, which is not the difficult part.

[@craigball480]

@@ciel6347 I only found this one and one more which show assembly. Not sure what you mean by back rail. The only back rail is one at the base that slides into the black clips in the corner. The only attachment to the wall is through two holes located in the top corners, and you drill into the wall. If you intend to put a timber batten on the wall to screw into, then you will have a gap behind your wardrobe.

[@ciel6347]

@@craigball480 Sorry, I thought because your comment coincided with approximately 1 week after new pax frames appeared on the USA ikea website that you had purchased your frame in the USA. It appears that only the USA has a wall-mounting new pax frame.

[@monisamontoya288]

I just built an entire closet with the old system alone - 4 units plus the corner attachment. The hardest part was attaching the back alone . I wish I waited and got this new system where the back problem is solved.

[@theleefamily6446]

It depends on the size you're building. I purchased the 39 3/8x13 3/4x92 7/8", and while I have purchased this size before and assembled it myself, this time around it took two people and twice as long. The rail to connect at the back is the first step, and it is not an improvement. This step also does not allow for movement after it is built if you need to make slight adjustments in placing. It is also harder with the accordion back the taller and wider the unit. We had to attach a piece of trim into the stud to allow the rail to then be flush and not have the entire unit leaning backwards because it is on carpet and we have baseboards. Also the accordion back wanted to fold in the entire time we were working.

[@JL-st5sb]

I am very encouraged! Yes, I can do this!

[@kirstygriffiths749]

You can 🤗

[@ItsOnlyWarPaint]

You did well to film all that, it will make a great online manual for people to follow 🎥 You took one for the team, taking that all apart and re-building it 🔨 Shame about that broken piece People shouldn’t be put off by the older version, I think they are pretty easy to put together, as long as you have the space to build them and the strength to lift them, they aren’t difficult It’s not been the warmest of June’s 🥶

[@cleoburrows]

First thing I noticed is Ikea has gone from metal cams to plastic connectors. Raise the price and use cheaper components.

[@RaePW]

USA stores are showing stock now, but the wall mounting process is different than other countries. I find that very interesting.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

That is interesting to know.

[@RaePW]

@kirstygriffiths749 In the USA the units are mounted on a metal rail across the back. The back panel has a square section cut out of the top corners that you later cover with plastic pieces. I wonder if it has something to do with each country's safety requirements for securing furniture to the wall.

[@theleefamily6446]

Yes, it is not an improvement.

[@karenwelmas7774]

Yes, the rail system of installation is a pain. I just built 3 wardrobes last night, and the rail installation was a pain. Also noticed that the front “panel” on the bottom is flat in this video. Mine (USA) was grooved and it was incredibly difficult to get flush!

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

@@karenwelmas7774 Hi! How did you manage to insert the mirrors or the finish that you picked? I have been struggling with the one that I am installing and there is no way to add the glass!😰

[@g.englander6876]

Nice explanation…. Just struggled with an old version ikea type 3 meter ……should have waited …..but honestly…..bitty now not bitty later 😂

[@yvonnerijkes494]

Thanks for making this video. It will makes building my just bought pax so much quicker. ❤

[@stjohnssoup]

That’s super tight! Very brave

[@LittleMissHoop]

I was planning on paiyng for assembly (by TaskRabbit here in Canada) but you've convinced me I can do it! Super helpful, thank you!

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Amazing ! You can definitely do it yourself. Just make sure you get the new design !

[@LittleMissHoop]

@@kirstygriffiths749 Thanks! Yes it is the new Pax. However the one in Canada (and US I believe) has a metal plate thing you have to drill into the wall (and they don't provide the hardware for that 'since it depends on your wall material'). It is different than the UK version. in that sense. So I am back to considering getting a paid service. Still debating... am not manual at all and don't see myself drilling and levelling (do have to level?). The rest I know I can do though...

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

@@LittleMissHoop This new Pax is the worst thing ever! I totally hate IKEA. After this, I am never again getting anything there.Assembly of the rails, sliding doors and mirrors -or whatever finish you pick- is a total nightmare! The instructions are not clear at all -as usual- and I can't understand how they say to first hang them and then, add the mirrors! That is impossible and so, I am in the process of taking everything down to reassemble on the floor and then, figure out a way to hang the doors -which, will be heavier than heavy with all the glass in.- 😩

[@LittleMissHoop]

@@therealmarintiaescobedo Yikes! Thanks for sharing. I was thinking actually I will hire an assembly service after all...

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

@@LittleMissHoop That’s a great idea! Unfortunately, I am 100 miles away from the store and there was no task rabbit in my area. Then, I hired a handyman who attempted to put the thing together, couldn’t, gave up, and it cost me $600! It is really pretty but it was a nightmare especially, because this new one came with parts that didn’t fit together, shorter screws than what’s needed to attach two pieces, and a bunch of other issues. Good luck with your project!

[@cionheart]

I'll have to move with a lot of the old PAX and I know it'll be a horror especially because of the nails in the back panel. This new design looks amazing, can't wait to see it in person! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Thanks ! You are right about the original, taking apart was a nightmare.

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

The new one is a total nightmare! Stay away from it!

[@cionheart]

@@therealmarintiaescobedo I actually moved after my last post. I didn't waste time and removed the back of the PAX in a destructive way and reordered the back panels at my local tool store (they cut by measurements). I installed them with screws instead of nails, game changer!

[@clairesullano788]

hehehe I love your manifest KZbin button frame. Kudos!!! xxx

[@kirstygriffiths749]

My daughter made me that when I hit 20k subscribers 😂 I hit 200k on instagram and didn’t get anything 🤪

[@theitaliantasker]

congrats Kristy! I have done same

[@billibabs]

Looks good! I wonder if it will still be possible to trim the height now? Doesnt look so easy with the new fittings!

[@BartSanneMassee]

Hummm totally agree. Planning on looking into this this week. I was planning on adapting one for my slanted wall.

[@aejeongjones5404]

This is a great video, super helpful. I didn’t even know IKEA were doing these, so thank you. Do you think the taller version of the Pax could be done by one person also?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Yes I do. As long as you have a step ladder to clip the top in.

[@libertylynch3235]

Great video!! I would love to know how easy it is to cut holes into the back panel or side panels now for plug sockets etc? or do a full hack and cut one of the new Pax’s in half!?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

It’s easy to cut a hole in the back. I’d use a Stanley knife. I’m not sure cutting these in half would be possible with all the new fixings.

[@libertylynch3235]

@@kirstygriffiths749 do you think it would cut holes in the side panels?

[@HarHarBear]

Lovely video, thank you! Do you have any further updates/information on when the 2.0 will be available for the white colours, in the UK?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

No update I’m afraid. I’ve just ordered a white pax in the 50cm and the original is what was in stock.

[@henrooo]

Good job. I'm sure you know this already. If you're a Family card holder, IKEA will replace any parts damaged during assembly.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Yes, great service from IKEA. I’m taking my drawn on pax shelf back !

[@jaymac-uu8vt]

@@kirstygriffiths749 Perhaps you could also take the damaged bottom piece back too? BTW are you going to do a full kitchen diner reveal?

[@Stratamania]

The smaller holes at the front of the bottom are similar to the first PAX. They are used with sliding doors for the aluminium rails screws. This is shown in the instructions for sliding doors, which I just did a few weeks ago.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Oh fab ! Thanks for letting me know !

[@Stratamania]

@@kirstygriffiths749 Sure no problem

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

Hi! May I ask you how you inserted the panels in the sliding door frames? I am going crazy trying to assemble mine. According to instructions, they ought to be inserted once the frame is hung but that is impossible! I am doing mirror panels. Thank you for whatever help you may provide!

[@Stratamania]

@@therealmarintiaescobedo It sounds like you have different doors than I used, as I did not have panels to insert. Which doors do you have?

[@zeldak718]

Hi! Did yours come with a rail to attach it to the wall? I just ordered mine in the US and the description on the IKEA US website states it comes with a rail and must be mounted on the wall. There is also a video showing it being mounted to the wall.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

You get fixings to attached to the wall in the uk ? I wouldn’t describe as a rail ? They are simple black tubes.

[@zeldak718]

@@kirstygriffiths749 In the US IKEA website they mention rails that have to be attached to the wall and there is also a video where a man attaches the rail to the wall and then attaches the back panel to the rail.

[@christitucker1107]

Do you know if the new drawers are fully extendable? I have the 13 inch ones and they don’t even open halfway. Some videos I have seen on the pax komplement drawers are that some fully open and some don’t. I don’t understand why this is. Any insight would be helpful. The current drawers are basically useless and if I had know I wouldn’t have purchased.

[@mj1884sh]

Great Video Guide 🤙🏻 🙏🏻 Thank You Is it necessary to screw to the wall?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

You should always secure to the wall for safety 100%

[@mj1884sh]

@@kirstygriffiths749 thank you so much. Your video was very, very helpful.

[@ciel6347]

A very similar new pax frame appears to be available on Ikea's USA website but it appears to come with a wall-mounting rail. Did yours come with a rail? The rail part number in the new manuals is 10116976, 10116987, or 10117011 depending on the width of the frame. It is unclear to me if the rail is an optional anchoring mechanism for tipping prevention or is a significant structural part for the back board. If the former, I am confused why the frame can't anchor directly into the behind wall like the older pax frame designs. I am having a hard time finding a video that shows how to install the rail, which i think adds significantly increased difficulty to the installation process for a novice DIYer.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Pax frame does not come with a rail ? The new pax comes with plastic fixings to add to the wall

[@ciel6347]

​@@kirstygriffiths749 Recent reddit posts from others suggest that a different version of the new pax frame was released in the USA, which explains why none of the existing youtube videos for pax 2.0 are helpful to my purchasing and diy or hire carpenter decisions. Thanks for your reply.

[@Justyoureaverageeverydaytroll]

It does indeed have a non optional wall a fixed rail 🥲 and it’s horrible and cheap

[@trishb6895]

Move those pictures to the wall on the right of the pax ;). This was a very informative video.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

That wall will all be changing 👍 I’m building this pax a frame to look more fitted

[@caz3949]

Can you show us how to fit the doors..well done

[@EvanWasHere]

There are no more corner units showing on the Pax 2.0 pages. I need one for my new closet. Do you know if they are coming?

[@nomorelonelypets9425]

I can’t find the new Pax on the uk website, are they available online?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

They are. Watch my latest Pax update 👍

[@BartSanneMassee]

Planning in purchasing for two rooms... just not sure if we will still be able to adapt for a slanted wall. Any thoughts on this???

[@kirstygriffiths749]

You could but would be tricky I think.

[@oliviermassee6876]

I was scared of that😢 maybe a method kitchen base cabinet and then build corner shelving space above? Not perfect sadly we don’t have the height to also build a base. Will keep you updated! Seriously appreciate your post!

[@tracymclean3450]

Did you get an answer from ikea? I want to do my dressing room but they seem only available in the grey/beige

[@sdophoto1405]

I am wondering how did you actually take this apart without damaging it? I have just built 6 units (north american version) and the two things that are a pain are the top piece (awkward and hard to install) and the bottom piece at the front getting it in is terrible- you need to pry it to get it in and is easy to crack) Did you have issues with those pieces and how would you actually take it apart? I am just wondering now if there are other differences between the UK versions and the NA versions.

[@changetocome100]

is it only available in this colour, nobody seems to have it in white or wood oak colour?

[@sdophoto1405]

Hi I have seen a few negative reviews over the past week about the new units and the quality being not as good. What are your thoughts on this?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Quality is exactly the same. Only difference is the use of plastic removable fixing v’s screws and the back being fixed on. As I show in my review … I built it, took it apart again….. and then built it again ok.

[@ffotograffydd]

Very useful, thank you!

[@karva89]

Do you think it will still be possible to cut them to make them more narrow? Meaning, with the older one, you could just cut the top, bottom and back, to the width you needed. Then, make new holes for the dowels and cam locks. Do the pieces that you said were already installed on the ends of the piece that goes along the bottom, at least come out and go back in? Or would the backing be able to be reattached, after trimming?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

I’ve cut down the depth on the original , it would be possible but so fiddly on the new one.

[@jax1407]

Fab🤩

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Thanks 👍

[@ghostlead1001]

Why is it that the wall anchoring system in the UK is different than the us if it is the same product?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

No idea 🤷 maybe different health and safety rules. We’re not allowed to plug in electrics in a bathroom like the USA.

[@Blueski43]

Looks like a "hack" will be required if you are hoping to fit the old style sliding door rails onto these as they don't have the holes pre-drilled in the top panel for the two plastic top clips to fit through ... (part number 124341) that help support the top rail

[@kirstygriffiths749]

They do have the holes for the sliding. I show holes and someone commented they are for the sliding doors?

[@Blueski43]

@@kirstygriffiths749 that's the ones for the bottom rail of the new doors design (the old version required 4 screws in the bottom rail, but you had to make your own holes). I'm talking about the rail at the top of the unit :-)

[@vermilionot]

No metal fixings and no screwdriver kinda makes me want to run for me life, how on earth is this thing stable & what guarantee is there that it will not fall apart in few months time

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Time will tell I suppose. This feels solid, plastic lasts a long time remember

[@doodons]

Can you put the shelves anywhere you like or are they fixed

[@kirstygriffiths749]

@@doodons you can put them in multiple places. The pax have holes along each side.

[@doodons]

@@kirstygriffiths749 th

[@doodons]

@@kirstygriffiths749 thanks

[@amoiwikoytroiscentrente3678]

A knife cut in each corner of the back from top to bottom, and the cabinet is dislocated!

[@rubyjlove]

Hi Kristy, how tall are you for reference? I am 5’3 and looking into building on my own.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

I’m 5ft 9ish

[@sdophoto1405]

Curious how do you attach it without removing the skirting/baseboard?

[@kirstygriffiths749]

It comes with a new design of fitting to do this.

[@jaco_h5013]

I have the old design pax and its robust and strong the whole point of nailing the back on is it gives the whole structure strength like any basic box design would, this new design looks so flimsy i can totally believe the other review of them coming all apart i wanted to buy more for another bedroom but i don't want these 2.0 ones they look so flimsy and dangerous

[@Starlight41717]

I have recently built 3 pax wardrobes ,on my own , none of them were the 2.0 new ones , confused as they were only bought recently ,i thgt that all pax wardrobes would be the new version .

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Nope. I have an update coming. Only the colour I build is in the new design. All others original. Some are pleased and buying up the original as they have the metal fixings.

[@deborahlee1072]

Well done! Would you say they are as sturdy as the original PAX and are they suitable for their sliding doors? Thank you.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Absolutely 👍

[@stjohnssoup]

Was it heavy?

[@trishb6895]

Take the broken bottom part back too they will give you a new piece

[@kirstygriffiths749]

I might try that 😉

[@ET76001]

how do you know if you are buying the 2.0 or the rubbish old one in ikea in uk? i would like to avoid getting the old one LOL

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Check out my newest pax update.

[@rickgage8034]

No tools needed (except for setting the leveling feet) and no more backboards you need to assemble with 3000 nails

[@TheSupergirl502]

What color is that beige or grey beige

[@kirstygriffiths749]

@@TheSupergirl502 this is the grey/beige

[@TheSupergirl502]

@@kirstygriffiths749thank you ❤❤

[@LaurenCoyle]

Hi sorry if This is a repetitive question I couldn’t see it had been asked - are the pax 2’s in stock now? I’ve checked online and I can’t see a way to check, the old assembly instruction are still linked to the product but realise that could just be a lag in getting the site updated, thanks! Sorry to make you ikea customer services 😂😂

[@kirstygriffiths749]

The beige / grey is in stock in the standard depth. I’m told the rest will start arriving in the UK from July. You can tell by the back catches on the image, if it has the two high up middle pieces it’s the new pax. No idea why IKEA are keeping it so secret.

[@LaurenCoyle]

@@kirstygriffiths749 thank you so much!!!

[@zeldak718]

Hi, Can you please share the article number. I was chatting with IKEA Customer and they won't give me any info unless I provide the article number. Thank you!

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Check the UK site - Pax 100 in the grey/beige it should give you the number on the website ?

[@zeldak718]

@@kirstygriffiths749 Thank you

[@tstuart7333]

What a enthusiastic lady. My wife can't even burn toast, poached egg is like shoe leather or tyre rubber.

[@kirstygriffiths749]

🤣🤣

[@tinahowson8335]

And not a screwdriver in sight. Lol

[@kirstygriffiths749]

Thank goodness for that ! I can never find one 🤣

[@Toby-oq8cg]

Looks cheaper and flimsy, unlike the old one. This is for lazy people who wants fast