i just did design in IKEA planning tool for my kitchen cabinet, brought the design to the store and they help to finalize it

after finalized, i made the purchase and it will be delivered by next friday, now next step is the installation

i went to IKEA installation service and they quoted me for 1.8k for the 2 days job, for me its rather expensive

i'm thinking to make my own installation and the tool cost a fraction of the cost and can save a lot

any of the member doing their own installation for IKEA kitchen can share their experience?

appreciate your input

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i have decided to do my own installation, not because of th money but for the sake of curiosity and want to learn and adapt to new skills as DIY person

prestage - sorting and sampling
- sort out box by type and sequence DONE
- assemble sample of cabinet to get rough idea of the size and placement DONE
- learn how to use the power tool DONE


part 1 - preparing the area
- removed the existing sink DONE
- removed the piping DONE
- switch relocation DONE
- additional power point and cabling DONE

part 2 - install suspension rail
- measure and draw on the area DONE
- drill the holes and mount suspension rail DONE
- ensure suspension rail is not slanted DONE
- ensure suspension rail is sturdy DONE
- ensure the cabinet able to sit precisely while mounted, especially wall cabinet DONE

This post has been edited by maniack: Mar 22 2018, 11:47 AM

1.8k for 2 days work is good

honestly better if they did the installation...

no doubt they will make it look easy...

unless you are skilled with your hands kinda guy then ok if not please not the same as assembling IKEA furniture

25 years warranty only valid if install by IKEA certified installer.

Read the fine prints my boy.

totally agree. on paper I know how it's all installed. But still needed a carpenter to get things done properly.

This is not something you can save upon

thanks for replying guys

lots of unseen work

leveling the base cabinets

cutting the hole for sink/hob other stuff

hanging the wall cabinets

adjusting the doors etc

custom cut all the panels to match your walls, fill gaps with caulking etc


of coz the most tedious, assembly process.

Do you have the required tools to install it?
level, long wall plug, impact driver, jigsaw or circular saw and etc?

I assembled my 15ft metod kitchen 3 years ago.
doable for one person within a week of after work hours.

honestly, I didnt really bother the 25 yrs warranty as the installation cost saving is enough for me to buy lots of replacement parts.
I knew how the whole things work which make it easier for future self repair work.

the most important question is whether you are a handyman.

thanks for mentioning this, i've read up from ppl experience doing the assemble on their own and share some of their tips

i dont have the tools and i will invest to buy it, the tool cost is 25% of the price they quoted me.. glad to see someone who did the assemble on their own.. i'm quite the handy person as when i enter the house, all the things i install on my own, lamp, ceiling fan, water heater, mirror, and assemble the furniture

i think i will go for self installation for better satisfaction

2 word for you

GOOD LUCK

damb bruh, not sure that is sarcastic or a real good luck

you need to have plenty of consideration taken in mind, such as
1) damage the parts carelessly
2) missing parts by human factor (maybe your dog carry away or you mistakenly took it away or throw it away)
3) wrongly assemble and damage the body or parts
so what is your contingency if above happen in the degree of seriousness either its low or high
put away the money first, can you handle the situation above?
will it be where you damage those parts to the level that you need to spent a lot to cover back your mistake?

there are reason why engaging installation service from ikea is expensive because they know every detail well and they have the skill to assemble and resemble everything from 0 to 100 and 100 to 0 which is something not under your knowledge or will spent you plenty of time and effort to just get from 0-50

so good luck is the best advise to you if you insists to do it yourself

thanks for the highligh bruh, will share any issue

I did my metod kitchen for pantry - 6 ft length.

the most annoyinh thing with DIY cabinet installation - doors not aligned, making a zig zag pattern. Need to invest time to adjust door hinges until all aligned.

Other challenge is to ensure cut panels are straight (or slanted if necessary to match wall geometry)

thanks for sharing bro, mostly my cabinet are drawer type on below and door type for the wall cabinet

i will take note on this issue, similar issue encountered when assembled my wardrobe and it is fixabled

IKEA Installer - Cost RM 1,800 , 2 days to complete , you just need to inspect and tell them how you want it.

Install yourself - Cost RM 500 (or more) , est one week to plan, measure, study how to install, drill, clean... there might be possibilities of you getting frustrated, missed out some parts, uneven installation. all these to save RM1300

If you consider based on the above points, its better to ask the IKEA installers.

if you only assemble IKEA KNOXHULT kitchen then you can try on your own.
but if you buy method kitchen, you better get ikea do it for you.
for me its value of money and less hassle for you

im getting the metod bruh

for me to do it, i think it will be quite easy (just the time factor)
cos i got most of the tools needed for the job.

so you gotta research which right tools to get to complete it in short time,. example jigsaw for the cutout of the sink hole, cordless drill etc.