sometimes
maybe due to the installer's schedule (KC).

Anyway, good choice.
My ikea kitchen is about 3 years old now....still good.

Hi all! I've been using IKEA kitchen for the past 4 years and I find one thing sorely lacking....the monopoly of a not-so-friendly company called CT Art for IKEA kitchen cabinets' installations. It seems only CT Art is able to cut the worktops and plinths and do the necessary fittings of sinks and cooking stoves. None of the outside contractors are willing or able to do it. So now...after 4 years, when I want to change the worktops and plinths due to wear and tear, I am stuck! CT Art charges MYR 80 per meter for worktop installation alone! A d it is even more expensive what they charge to cut the openings for the sinks and stove. Sigh...

This post has been edited by alvin2912: Jul 19 2013, 01:35 AM

Hi Alvin, would you able to claim FAKTUM kitchen 25 years guarantee?
I just wonder how the guarantee works, if only cover defects and workmanship, wouldn't the problem surfaced much earlier? rather than up to 25 years?????

Hi Lizzie, do you manage to find a solution for the shorter plinth? I am in the same dilemma as you too.

I had DIYed an IKEA kitchen cabinet... less than RM3k. All it takes is some interest to build the kitchen yourself and the rest are guided by IKEA DIY guide. Saved around RM1k of installation & assembling fees + gained lots of satisfaction

BEFORE


AFTER


This post has been edited by twt20: Aug 9 2013, 03:04 PM

how long you took to complete. How much IKEA quote you to install ?

Hey mate, it took me about 5 weekends to complete, doing it leisurely on my own sweet time. I did made quite a few blunders in between (e.g. getting wall plugs from hardware, buying silicons, tools, etc.. ) and spent some time over it.

Ikea quoted me RM900 for the installation. It depends on the size of your kitchen and whether you require additional accessories installation (e.g. sink, oven, etc.) Can always check with their kitchen staff (need to make appointment probably 1/ 2 hours earlier) to get their advice.

Another thing i like about IKEA is their product return policy. After the installation, I found that some parts are not really necessary (e.g. too many cabinet door dampers & shelves) and I just returned it (with original packaging) within 100 days and they refunded without asking any question.

do you require any special tools, beside screw driver.

Drill, hammer, jig saw are must. You can refer to guide DIY as follow

IKEA Kitchen DIY Guide

I follow through the installation process based on this.

You can also try google up their Youtube video, very comprehensive.

For me I don't mind spend a little bit on these tools since i need it anyway when putting up mirrors, curtains, racks, pics, lightings etc. ...
Not cheap at all to get someone at Klang Valley area to put on some screws and nails on our wall

how you drill the sink hole? you do ownself..or come frm IKEA

This post has been edited by felixmask: Aug 13 2013, 10:51 PM

Cut it myself... and infact I think that is the hardest part cos that piece of worktop is really thick. Took some patience to cut the hole (I wonder how they do for those granite worktop.... )

for a new house, is it worthwhile to DIY??? any comment?

only you have the skill & time to do.

Why don't u try to claim warranty?

Have any one see this show up in local ikea b4? It call
FAKTUM
Wall cabinet w dish drainer/2 doors, Nexus birch veneer
Few year ago it appeal on uk ikea KITCHEN INSPIRATION now only middle eastern ikea carried it. From the KITCHEN INSPIRATION page this wall cabinet just hang above the sink. I found it very useful in my kitchen set up, even kubiq copy this idea.

http://www.ikea.com/ae/en/catalog/products...569/#/S49852569
If can get this also not bad.
UTRUSTA
Dish drainer for wall cabinet

http://www.ikea.com/eg/en/catalog/products...4614/#/00215312

This post has been edited by ckengyo: Jan 10 2014, 12:04 AM

Hey guys, I'm currently designing my kitchen using Ikea's designer tools. But I couldn't find any base cabinets for the hob. Do I just pick any base cabinets and they will cut a hole? And where do we store the gas tank?

Appreciate if anyone with experience could give some input

Hm you should go over and make inquiry. I'm using a set of FAKTUM base cabinets and as I recall some degree of customisation can be done but not much. The hole you'll need to cut for the hob is on the counter top - that can be done i think.
As for gas tank i think you wanna place it on a tiled base rather than on the cabinet base?

And the customisation would be inclusive of the total price I presume? And yes, didn't think about the base for the gas tank. Guess I will have to pay them a visit. Thanks!

yeah it would, unless you're adding parts or materials. but yes pay them a visit cause what i'm telling is based on my experience a year ago

Hi guys,
Any advice how do I plan my KC with IKEA? Should I design my KC myself using the designer's tools? Or should I go to the IKEA store and get their advice?
Clueless of how to start.
Thanks.