Anyone have experience using IKEA kitchen cabinet? their price seem quite reasonable... I plan to install it to my apartment for my tenant.. not very sure it is durable or how long it could last?

My sister used Ikea cabinet before. Self-installation near impossible, even the Ikea installer took almost half a day to install.

Also, pay attention and make sure cabinet doors close and match perfectly. If you pay close attention to the details, you will notice the doors tend to be 'unevenly' matched when close, meaning one piece is slightly higher or lower than the other.

I also think that self-installation is impossible... too many pieces... thanks for the pieces of advices...

but how about the durability? still look nice after years?

ikea kitchen cabinets are great (using them for ages). good quality, great choices, can change front panels when you like and the fittings are great (blum hinges etc.). total value for money. can self install but you need to know what your doing for the counter top. Installers are good (used them twice) and worth their money. The doors can be adjusted and the installers did it very well for both jobs (of course you can adjust yourself too lah).

personally i am a huge fan of their kitchens and would always buy them again (because i think the nicer ones like miele or gaggenau are jsut too blardy expensive and out of my reach!)

y not give kubiq a look as well..

Mind you show us your IKEA kitchen cabinet after years? I would like to see some real photo... because IKEA showroom only shown us new stuff..

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Added on November 17, 2012, 9:57 amI surfed on their website... look kinda ordinary design but affordable as well.. but how about their quality? and also choices of accessories?

This post has been edited by angkee83: Nov 17 2012, 09:57 AM

i can show you some pics later of a 7 yr old kitchen which has been used on a daily basis for cooking, washing up etc. will make a pic later. in case your're wondering about any problems:

none of the doors or cabinets have shown any sign or aging, rust etc. and the only thing that broke so far was one side of the door dampers which is good considering we have like 20 or so dampers installed.

I find those color cubes awful, only suitable for children's room.

I use Ikea cabinets too....much better than SCI. The base cabinets are very strong and shelves very thick and sturdy. No bending like stupid SCI which I used for my wet kitchen! I am waiting for SCI to collpase before I replace them with ikea.

Thanks... Greatly appreciated and awaiting for your photos to be uploaded soon...
help us to make good decision when selecting IKEA product...

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Added on November 18, 2012, 2:22 amI think a bit waste to install kitchen cabinet in wet kitchen instead of dry kitchen... just build a RC cabinet with tiles... could last longer...

I just found IKEA kitchen cabinet more stylish compare to other...just not very sure about their quality only...

This post has been edited by angkee83: Nov 18 2012, 02:22 AM

Ikea kitchen use Blum sets, guaranteed better than outside. The doors are thicker and very strong. I love my Rubrik tempered glass doors. ONLY ikea has tempered glass doors. I use all glass doors for upper cabinets and all stainless steel doors for lower cabinets. Very easy to clean and no fear of getting killed by falling sharp glass shrapnel.

MAKE SURE YOU PAY FOR INSTALLATION! Once you pay the initial amount, they will come back for next 25 years FOC if you have complaints. Trust me.... they came back 3 times just to service.

Very professional installation job.

Get Uncle Chong to measure your cabinets and plug points. The fee is refundable upon purchase.

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Added on November 18, 2012, 7:48 amIf you wish to have solid or granite tops, it does NOT void Ikea warranty on the doors and cabinets as long as you don't cut holes in the cabinets or doors.





This post has been edited by twins9: Nov 18 2012, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the pieces of information? by the way, regarding to coutertop? can those wood coutertop leave stain or knife cut if accidentally split some red wine or knife cut?

if you have an oiled top and leave it too ling then yes wine can leave a mark. you need to regularly apply oil on those tops then a spil wont leave a mark if (!) you act within a couple of minutes. i have one wooden top for the kitchen island (oak) - nice, but needs an oiling once a year.

ok here are some pictures of how their stuff looks like after almost 7 years. the top is still perfect even around the sink. all we do is give the fronts a wipe now and then.

pictures are for the drawer fronts, sink area, hob area and nearby - even the fumes cant do any damage to the wall cabinets as you can see (of course the hood is helping lah!).

Hi PJusa,

If my kitchen cabinet is L-shaped, can Ikea KC be fitted or customised?

How much roughly was your whole set of KC with hob and hood etc?

Will the IKEA installer also bore the hole for the hood (air oulet)? That means, will they install it to the point of ready to use?

Thanks

Many likes for:
1. wealth of accessories
2. interchangeability
3. ease of upgrading from cabinet to drawer or pull out wire tray or pull out cabinets 4. Use of Blum fittings plus the ease of adding newer types of softclose Blum fittings (available from Kitch on Old Klang Rd), it's bargain.
5. With slight modification and some heavy DIY, its ease of fitting dishwashers in existing kitchen plumbing without hacking and without investing in an undersink garbage disposal unit (Insinkerator or Kleengard). *


* Disclaimer:
a. May not suit some of us as the sink area will be 82-86cm high. Ensure cooking area is on separate segment broken by a cabinet so that it could be set lower like 80cm.

b. Assumes an existing 13A socket strategically located to power the dishwasher and/or washing machine. Of course, this involves planning in a new kitchen or a total renovation on the sink side of the kitchen as electrical plug points need to be accessible (behind) for either or both appliances. Both dishwasher and washing machine could be rated at 10A or 13A so best if the electrician provide a dedicated point or if sharing, use only one appliance at a time - do not overload.

c. For dishwasher and washing machine waste water in the kitchen, waste pipes or fittings must be rated for 100-120 deg C temperature. In apartments, ask management or consult the manual if the pipes can withstand the heat of a 90 deg wash from a washing machine. Even if a pipe can not all connection parts in the whole length of the drain waste vent are rated for it. If it can, it surely can take a dishwasher. Grey PVC waste pipes cannot be used as it will become soft at 50 deg. Most home dishwasher hot programmes are at 70-75deg C whilst washing machine cotton wash can be up to 90 deg C.

d. Just make sure the excess fats from curry and such are disposed separately as they tend to clog.

e. Not all 90mm outlet non-Ikea sinks are usable, even though the Atlant sink traps are 90mm in diameter. Most kitchen outlet pipes are 40mm (1.5") but the Ikea Atlant is 42mm so a Universal compression fitting (note: it is not push fit which will definitely leak) between the two is needed to seal nicely without leaking. Ya this is the main hurdle.

Only thing to watch out for during installation:
1. For wooden worktops only, insist that installers apply caulk/silicon water proof seal on the cut-out area for sink. The reason they don't do this or is less inclined to is because they will tend to install the base frames first before the worktop. The silicon needs time to set or dry unless there's a quick setting formula in the market or tar. That's why it can take a while due to waiting for the silicon/caulk to dry somewhat. Otherwise, ask them to optimize installation time by starting on the sink cabinets first and then cut out the wood top and apply silicon/caulk and then continue with the rest or go for lunch while waiting for the silicon to dry. Then after the finish the rest, they can install the sink before leaving. This is of course, if you are asking them to install the sink for you.

Otherwise after 2 years or more they could start to rot and smell. Even if there's no water ingress from the worktop into the sink due to the waterproof gum resin they apply on the lip of the sink, condensation still occurs since air the inside of the sink cabinet cools slower than the stainless steel sink which starts to 'sweat'. Some stainless steel sinks have an anti-condensation coating but then the uncoated cut-out area of chip wood will experience expansion over time due to moisture ingress (seeping in).

2. For wood worktop, on the kitchen hob cut out area, maybe the roof-top type aluminium foil with the tar undercoating might help since temperature can be rather high under the hob surface which melts and vaporises the caulk/silicon. Like 1, this helps lengthen wood worktop from expansion due to moisture ingress over time.

3. For wooden worktops, ask CT Kitchen if they could supply aluminium backsplash (of course, you're willing to pay for the extra items) or if other kitchen installers have them. Solid surface doesn't need this as the backsplash lip will be added. The backsplash protects the part where the worktop meets the wall and prevents seepage from going in. Without a backsplash, this area can get mouldy over time.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Nov 19 2012, 04:02 PM

halcyon27,

good tip with the silicon. IKEA installer did that without me having to ask them - so plus for them

rocklee88,

- If my kitchen cabinet is L-shaped, can Ikea KC be fitted or customised?

No problem at all. Mine is U-shaped. They have filler pieces to make it 100% fit.

- How much roughly was your whole set of KC with hob and hood etc?

The kitchen set us back a bomb cause its a combined wet&dry kitchen with kitchen island and all inside a 30 sqm room. I dont think it helps you a lot as it also contains 1 double fridge, wine fridge, dishwasher, oven etc.
You can easily configure an IKEA kitchen online and see your price. If you choose cheaper fronts you save a lot. If you feel like it, you can always change them later. I havent changed mine (yet).

- Will the IKEA installer also bore the hole for the hood (air oulet)? That means, will they install it to the point of ready to use?

I got my hood installed by my contractor who did the hole, piping and all. So I am not sure. My guess is that they can and will do so - perhaps for a fee. They did install dishwasher, hob and oven.

The condition still look very good!!! hope my tenant will give a good care of it after i install...

im commenting this coz it's true.

my house is furnished with IKEA wardrobes, i used BESTA for shoerack and bought their billy bookcase too. Can honestly say none of it is properly aligned. When you make complain to IKEA they will shift the blame to the installers.

When the installer is installing, already saw it sengit. And ,I told him to install again, and he refuse to. He said he screw it properly, IKEA cabinets got holes at the side he screw directly sure no problem.

So if no problem, then why the doors all sengit and misaligned one?

I am pissed

Luckily my kitchen cabinet is from those really do kitchen cabinets one, and the doors are properly aligned. So i dont get why IKEA one can't be aligned. if u wanna install IKEA one, be prepared to accept unsatisfied work.

This post has been edited by @Adele: Nov 20 2012, 06:11 PM

the hinges have screws inside to allow you allign 100%. i have installed many before (just installed 6 besta sets in my laundry room for storage myself). getting it right is tricky but its not hard. i have them 99,9% totally aligned. you just have to get used to the screw settings and understand how they work. look at the manual and try yourself. or post a picture and i help you with what screw to start with. its easy once you get the hang of it.

@- PJusa>
1- Did you use concrete base?
2- What is the height of your base? (Ikea kitchen base are 5" - 6" high.)
3- What is your total height for your kitchen counter top?

If I do it myself...then what for I pay for installation?

Ok since it's already sengit I will take ur advise. So do I take the doors (whole thing) out and try to re-install it myself?

I have few Ikea cabinet, and one wardrobe (brough early 2005), all running strong. now only the 2005 wardrobe sliding door roller not so smooth now, this due to dust not quality.

Wardrobe installed by Ikea installer, and no problem with the quality. Due to my uneven floor, the installer have to level the wardrobe with extra wood else the sliding door will not roll smooth (always slide one way).

Others cabinet, one being the recent book cabinet installed by myself. Aligning the door is not easy, but is not impossible. Have to take account of floor leveling too.

@Adele,

actually the installer should have done the adjustment properly. i never had any issues but only engaged them twice. the smaller things i do myself because well i dont mind to.

no need to take out the door. you will need a philips screwdriver and adjust the hinges.

i wanted to ask you for a pic of your door but i found a website that makes it even easier. see here for instructions on where to adjust to level the door properly:

http://www.ikeafans.com/FAQInstallationHingeAdjustment.htm

I tried adjusting, it's still sengit..sigh

make a picture and post it. i wana see that. i have honestly never come across a door with a euro-hinge-system that cant be alligned unless the corpus is not properly done.

pls post a snap of the closed door and the wrong alignment visible and then one of the open door just in case. maybe we can troubleshoot from here.

I use ikea billy cabinet and many others ikea wardrobe. All DIY by myself. And the door can be align and pretty easy. Just follow the manual instruction.

First thing went buy IKEA thing and want DIY, finish read the manual first. Read again if not understand.

ok post pic later tonite. thanks guys

do you think is possible to do a kitchen cabinet in around 2k budget?

Possible depending on configuration. Did my L for wet kitchen using wooden worktops. No wall hung cabinets.

[90cm L base - Cooking utensils swing out] [80cm base - hob/ 2 tong gas] [void - dishwasher] [80cm - sink / waste]
[60cm base- Oven]

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Added on November 26, 2012, 4:46 pmShould qualify the statement a bit - does not include installation. That cost me extra RM720 which includes hob, hood and sink installation. Plumbing and electrical all readied before hand.


This post has been edited by halcyon27: Nov 26 2012, 04:46 PM

how big is your kitchen? if using ikea stuffs, getting a drawer would be killler (expensive)... but there is an online configuration your can try...

http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_MY/rooms_ideas/splashplanners.html

You can use the kitchen planner... have tried it and it looks good... at the end, you could check how much you have to buy for that configuration and print out the list and start shopping...

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2177452/all

well i dont c the problem with kubiq there... but instead is the ipoh road reseller problem who is the problem.. he even seem to scold the client for complaining them to kubiq... which i felt is a nice job ... meaning kubiq need attend to client problem

I want to do a <120cm / 46" area for my cooking area, just the base, to put vitroceramic hob next time.
Already got existing kitchen cabinets, prebuilt when bought the condo.

Custom made quote me around RM1.9K, quartz stone table top. Is it expensive?
I am not sure will it be much cheaper if I try Kubiq or IKEA.
Kubiq seems like got bad review. Any idea about the Cheras branch one?
IKEA one, which series or set actually? FAKTUM?

This post has been edited by Kelv: Nov 28 2012, 04:29 PM

May I ask..specifically what type of IKEA counter top and door is this?

Thanks..

This post has been edited by noryati: Feb 19 2013, 10:35 AM

this is the normal IKEA doors and worktop:

i worked with a combination of FAKTUM cabinets with ABSTRAKT and NEXUS doors. the worktop in the kitchen is NUMERÄR.

i just recently installed a FAKTUM kitchen & BESTA storage combo for the laundry room. those work well together with the high gloss doors.

and again the experience with the installers was great. they did a superb job esp. on the problem-areas (the wall is not straight!).

Thanks for the reply..really help in making my decision for the counter top choice since you has been using it for 7 years..thanks again..

I plan to buy wardrobe from IKEA but need to assemble and install myself already feel tiring.......

noryati,

this is my 5th ikea kitchen as i have done this for another apartment and another house before. the worktops are good with one exception: DO NOT EVER buy the el-cheapo PRÄGEL one!

I also used one of their fully oiled wood ones before. This is tideous cause you need to wax it every six months. it looks great though. if you forget to wax or you dont wipe water away quickly you spoil it though. had a tenant who didnt care (even though it was premium rental!) and the entire worktop around the sink area was mouldy! they never wiped water (idiots) and that was despite having a dishwasher. well long story short - had to redo the entire kitchen cause they were bad tenants.
had a wooden worktop myself for many years (now my parents stay there, still using the same worktop after now almost 15 yrs) and its still in good shape. the hob's paint is peeling now but the worktop is still almost like new. BUT you need to care for it. the NUMERÄR worktops are more durable cause they can tahan water and spoilage. so they are easier. i never tried the custom "granite" ones though. next time i redo will probably get that.

tiensong, if you lazy get them to do for you. its not expensive!

Thanks PJusa..the info is very helpful.. ..really lot of thanks..good tenant is hard to find..one in thousand may be.. ..thanks again..

My 2nd Ikea kitchen. Posted this in another thread, and sharing again here. Still without tiles though. Everything inc the 80cm SS sink, plus installation about 7k as I bought a few cabinets from the As Is. Bought the top mostly from As IS and during sale, 126 cm for rm60 only. Porcelain sink also from Ikea but bought earlier. Ikea no longer sells porcelain. Think I got a cheap kitchen.

This post has been edited by rfm: Feb 20 2013, 05:17 PM

IKEA cabinet is fixed cubical width, so if you need customized width to fit the cabinets into place, i think you cant do it with IKEA

helven..you can..just need a little creativity and time in doing mix and match of various choices available..

They have planner. I played with that for a few months before finalising my design.

Yes true..play mix and match..arrange and rearrange..until satisfied..then baru beli..

After a few months, want to show face to the staff also malu. I can tell that the staffs sighed a relief after I clenched my fist and told them, it's finally FINAL. My electrician also kena, have to change points over and over;)

It is our right as customer because we the one who pay after so long save some money..I don't like to deal with someone pushy..they only care for their business deal to be close asap regardless of what can make us satisfy..I appreciate my money because I'm not rich person..so every single penny I belanja..must worth it..I rather do not do any deal with such a contractor or sales person who only care about their profit and commission wise...haha..this is just my own 2 cents..

That's why love shopping at Ikea. I can even order the display kitchen cabinet from the As Is guy before it was dismatled from the show area. That's how I get my cheap kitchen;). It's just that sometimes a bit malu also of my indecisiveness.

Seen the picture..what type of IKEA counter top is that?

Pragel white stone effect. They disposed off all of the 126cm size, that's why I got them very cheap. Budget too tight to get the solid top. I used Lagan wood top on my first kitchen at the old place, but lazy to maintain. Ripped that off and changed to Pragel before renting out the condo. I love wood, just lazy to maintain. But I'm going to get Numerar oak for my peninsula. My next project is combining Udden on one side (so I get the stainless steel surface for kneading dough) and faktum and the oak for the other side as breakfast bar. May look ugly depending on which side you look at it, but to me it's practical and most importantly cheap. Love the Sternstop island but I'm not very sure of kneading dough on wood. Am going to get the same guy who assembled my kitchen to do that. Is that too much infoa from an Ikea freak?

No lah..more info from experience person..much better for new comer like me..I'm also will become IKEA freak soon..haha..

ah i see..

if that's the case, i guess IKEA cabinet has nothing wrong except it is fully melamine frame. I wont advise to take their solid surface or any solid surface outside, probably it is just me but solid surface is pretty easy to be damaged, u can check IKEA solid which had gone through so many sabotage by daily customers, scratches are pretty noticeable. I suggest can get the cabinet base and find granite supplier to install granite on top.

I think KC maker outside also outsource the granite table top to thirdparty supplier because the SA mentioned to me, after they install the cabinet, instead of saying "they" will come and take measurement, they SA said "the table top maker" will come and take measurement

This post has been edited by helven: Feb 21 2013, 12:48 AM

really no problem to custom size the ikea things. just a bit of work if you need a 35 cm cuboard instead of 40 cm cause you will need to make the door smaller. but it can be done. also they have filler pieces and stuff so you can get it almost like custom fit.

I'm planning to buy ikea kitchen with solid wood tabletop. Do u think solid wood last longer? Understand by outside kitchen designers that solid wood tabletop does not practical in Malaysia due to warm weather. Pls share your thoughts..😊

IMHO, solid wood tabletop is only just to show off. If you always doing heavy cooking, avoid putting solid wood in your wet kitchen. Plus solid wood top really need to put effort to taking care it like oiled it every once a year and so on.

Not sure about Ikea solid wood top quality but I really like the walnut wood. Stain it darker, it match with white acrylic door perfectly.

i downloaded d app for ikea catalogue,they dont have filler pieces for sale?

I think they have.... I found it while design my kitchen using their online kitchen planner... it come with quotation as well

when i played with their online kitchen planner oso i saw,nut in their catalogur takde wor....maybe its only a privilege offered to those who purchase their cabinets

Thank you for your feedback...

They do sell the filler piece but it is instead called as cover panels. It comes in fixed sizes so u haf to cut them to the desired size. Do refer their faktum buying guide.

oh okok thanks

I am convinced that I want an IKEA kitchen, mainly because the blum drawers that come with Faktum are relatively cheaper then the what is priced by outside KC makers (some quote me RM1,000 for 1 set) and more importantly, because of the more generous depth, I get an extra 16% storage capacity.

However, I am still not making a decision because of the counter height. The faktum skirting is standard at 16 cm, which would make the cabinet height at 90 cm which was too high for me.

I will have to track down the installer to see if they can help me with a 10 cm or 11 cm skirting.

Generally, I would say, if all you want to fit all your kitchen base cabinets with blum drawers, go for IKEA because they would offer a cheaper deal, even if you have to pay for the installation.

but then IKEA kc would also mean u cannot replace d accessories with those generic ones iinm.but hey its blum =)

My kitchen base cabinets are all fitted with drawers, which make organising stuff and accessing stuff so easy and effortless. I dont ever want to go back to the old days of squatting in front of the cabinet, moving things out to access the things I have stored at the back, or keeping things at the back and never to see them again.

Installing drawers will ensure that you get to use 100% of the storage space.

True, you cannot use the outside accessories such as chorme trays for sauces, but I suppose u could go for the 30 cm cabinet with drawers? Other than that, I do not think the IKEA accessories are worse off comparatively. On a positive note, you can add on more accessories from the IKEA store if you had installed an ikea kitchen!!!

IKEA cabinet capacity is 15% more than the outside cabinets. If we are short of space, this is an important consideration.

is it possible to have outside KC makers build carcasses to the size similar to Ikea's so we could use their drawers system?

the old days were without cabinet accessories eg magic corner,tandem pull out etc
i think IKEA cabinets offer 15% more storage coz they are deeper.IKEA got internal drawer?its a blum fitting too iinm
i feel conventional custom made kc has mmore choice of materials.

i think its possible..u gotta check with them first tho

The ikea carcass is 58 cm deep. Most KC supplier offer shallow ones, like 52 cm to 55 cm.

The real issue is the counter top. Because the IKEA carcass is deeper, the counter top is 62 cm deep. Not sure if u can get outside supplier for 62 cm depth counter top. I asked a supplier at the recent homedec he look quite blur..

True that outside kc would give more choices. That was an issue I thought hard about. Because I need so much storage, I concluded that the extra storage was more important for me.. Of course, now I need to solve my skirting height problem.

What kind of counter top are you thinking of getting That can't customize the depth that you want?
Also what's wrong with the skirting height?

I'm thinking of using ikea base cabinet and get caesarstone quartz counter top from outside

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jun 11 2013, 10:45 PM

skirting height?i tot its possible to customize countertop size?juz pay for per square feet i think.i notice alot of SA dont really know their products n this can be a downright turnoff when buying stuff

How much for 29x18 sq kitchen cabinet ?

I plan to use solid surface. IKEA SS cost between RM260 to RM300+. Outside if you buy the local SS can get for RM150 there about. But, I ask the shop, they do 60 cm only. I suppose if you want 62 cm, you will have to pay more (hopefully abit more and round up to the nest 150 cm)

The skirting (called the plinth) is standard for IKEA at 16cm. Add the carcass (70 cm) and the counter top (4 cm), the base cabinet will be 90 cm high. My window starts at 90 cm, so this one cannot go.

The IKEA option if I want a lower base cabinet is to use the s/s legs which are meant for EXPOSED.

I need to ask the installer if they can customise the legs to accomodate a plinth of 10 or 11 cm.

If use IKEA< you need to work out the units you want and cost them one by one. Add side panels, legs, plinth, fillers if needed. Finally estimate the cost of the counter tops (by foot run) and installation (at RM80 per meter of cabinet). For such a big kitchen, the installation would easily be RM2k?

If use conventionally kitchen, you can estimate the costs as follows:

1. base nd wall cabinets by using a range of RM200 (melamine) to RM300 (High gloss or better) per foot run of base cabinet.
2. side panels if any (can be about RM200 +/- per piece)
3. Counter top - by foot run if std depth
4. Add drawers - extra cost is charged for drawer sets. If u want blum drawers, add another RM600 to RM1000 per set of 3 (depending on the KC guys - some charge more).
5. Budget about RM500 for installation of hood, hob, sink, etc.
6. budget cost for hood hob, sink, tap nd build in oven if any.

A big kitchen like yours can cost you anything from 20k to even more than the cost of a myvi depending on your materials and KC maker chosen chosen...

lizziewong

The legs can raise up or lower down from 14.5cm to 18.5cm but your plinth may need to be cut. If its under 16cm.

Anyway this is not a problem cause the solid surface don't come in 4cm thickness. Their thickness should be about 12mm or so. You can make it look like 4cm thick because it's just a side profile..(see pic below) Dunno if you get what I mean. For depth I'm sure you can get deeper than 60cm for Corian. Mine even got a bit of backsplash.
According to their website, their standard depth is 76cm - http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces_Commercial...atalog_2010.pdf

The other thing you got to worry about is if the SS can just sit on top of ikea's base cabinet without a piece of underlying plywood.

What color solid surface do you plan for? Not worth to get local ones for rm150pfr. I got my white color Corian for about Rm180 (5yrs ago). Try calling this guy - Stuart @ H/P : 016-3398527, Their website : www.tsigm.com
Btw darker colors always shows scratch marks




This post has been edited by idoblu: Jun 23 2013, 06:36 AM

Morning all,

I plan to install IKEA KC as well as I love the ability to add the accessories inside as and when I want to add them.

To those who installed IKEA KC, can we use concrete base for the lower cabinet? In IKEA Kitchen Planner, by default the base are legs and wooden plinths.

This post has been edited by cameiux: Jun 15 2013, 09:51 AM

IKEA furniture is better than local carpenter.

who got Ikea kitchen cabinet installer? please share and thank you.

i bought my Ikea KC and opt to install it myself. The hardest part was to cut the hole for sink and cook top.

i've paid everything for IKEA kitchen cabinet.
but instalation have to wait till early next month..

is that normal?

Anyone here bought Ikea's KC and self-install?
How was the process?

not a handy type myself...
if i do meself will ruin all the things...

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?