When assembling any multipart kit, you should first go through the pieces, taking care to identify each type of component correctly, as some components are quite similar to others...
Then, do a dry run of the assembly, before you start screwing, bolting and gluing...
Once its all tightened up the structure should be rigid, and you should be able to lift and shuffle it into position.
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I am not sure exactly how they can determine how the item was damaged but worth a try.
For wardrobes, I recommend Jutzler. If you buy the units at Pfister, the price includes full service, so the units are delivered and assembled. They have most pieces in stock so you need not wait too long for delivery. Applying for a Pfister card will give you a discount. No matter what the access is, how long it takes, the delivery and assembly is built into their full service price. Other stores sell Jutzler (Top Tip, Interio) without the delivery and assembly but it is just not worth it.
I have assembled Pax wardrobes. It is a two person job, and until the back is nailed in, they are very unstable. Even once you nail the back in place, you need to raise the unit very gently....or else.
I have lived in other countries with built in closets and walk in closets but it never seemed like a luxury then. Here built in closets are not the norm. We have been fortunate to have lived in a few houses here with built ins. One place had closets in every room and the halls.
Our house now doesn't have one built in closet so wardrobes it is.
Good luck with that,
Jim
(Who used to own a Meccano set or two!)
jacek
( Matchbox scale models' avid ex-collector )
Never had a problem putting them together and having them stay together.
Assemlbing them liying donw is the best option, but if the ceiling is not high enough, then there is no alternative, they have to be made standing up. This can be tricky and needs at least 2 people to be done safely.
Ikea will probably replace the broken piece.
I also have some 'expensive' wardrobes but these too are made of particle board. But the design is better, including the fittings, includign a routed slot for the backboard so youo don't have to nail it (which for this wardrobe would be impossible due to it's size, has to be built in place).
However this does not distract me from the poor build quality i would recomend that you look elsewhere for a strong good quality wardrobe that will last for tens of years
Welcome to Switzerland BTW.
Saying all this, because our temporarily staying in Switzerland is becoming longer than anticipated, we have decided to get a new wardrobe. This time has been delivered, assembled and all the trash taken away for us. The price has been very competitive if not better than Ikea.
IKEA wardrobes of any sort are easy to assemble! I have purchased many second hand without instructions and they are simple to construct provided you are not impatient. Most of the ones I have have been assembled and reassmebled a few times as I brought many second hand and then transported them.
The big advantage of IKEA over the suppossed superior wardrobes will be apparent if you try to get up some of the stair ways in swiss homes. With IKEA furniture you carry it easily up any stairway (even kids can help) most solid type wardrobes won't even make it up the first set of stairs without a chain saw.
What you need to do is get all the pieces lined up in the spots they need to go and then put them together. Also dont make the mistake of simply assuming they are free standing until you put suffiicent together as they are designed to get their strength from the structure as the pieces are added. So you will find that adding the back masonite adds strength as do the shelves so once complete they are relatively strong and will work fine.
*I say sadly because I only bought it originally with the idea that it's only until we get something else. But since it's still in excellent condition, I've not had the need to replace it. And since no one actually buys used Ikea furniture, I hate to throw away perfectly good furniture.
I recently bought a double bed from Ikea.
The second night after the bed was assembled, my girlfriend and I were woken in the night by a loud band and the sensation of being about two feet lower than we had been a few hours earlier. The centre beam had snapped off at both ends, deposition us in a sort of cradle made of the mattress held up by the four sides of the bed.
It was the cheapest bed they sell, and the centre beam that supports the slats (I hate those springy things they seem to prefer here - too saggy) was just wood, not reinforced as on the more expensive beds. Maybe I made a mistake, but I'm not going to rush back for more ikea furniture.
We've had mid-range items including two beds which have lasted a long time in perfect condition. One bed I've had for over 10 years and it has moved 3 countries and 6 different apartments. (This one was DH's before we met).
Anyway, I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan. But it's practical and not expensive even the mid range stuff. Sadly, like I said above, I hate to throw out perfectly functional items. So we still have mostly Ikea furniture. This is the year we get rid of it though!!
We just replaced our wardrobes again with another Pax (this time with glass sliding doors) and had it delivered and assembled. It took the 2 lads 3.5 hours to assemble and it looks beautiful! If hubby and I were to do it, it would have taken us at least 2 days to build.
They also took our old Pax and disposed of it for 100fr (again so worth it- trying to transport it to the dump would have been nearly impossible with our car).