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Bjorn1688
post Jul 11 2019, 11:52 AM

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QUOTE(mrkudin @ Jul 10 2019, 06:55 PM)
I'm planning to DIY my wall kitchen cabinet. For ikea frame it's quite easy as it come with railing but how other installer hung the cabinet other than ikea? Screwed directly to the wall?
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Yes it will be screwed in with a cabinet hanging screw.
Bjorn1688
post Jul 11 2019, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(mrkudin @ Jul 11 2019, 02:44 PM)
Thanks for that ;-)
So that means normal cabinet carcass (other than ikea) have thicker board at the back? as for ikea cabinet the back is just a thin of plywood
Any picture of cabinet hanging screw?
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Normal cabinets are not mounted by the back board, it is mounted using a cross member or one of the support structure.

IKEA cabinets on the other hand are mounted using a L-bracket that clips and locks onto the rail, the L-bracket is mounted on the side of the carcass not on the plywood backboard.

However one key difference with IKEA cabinets is the backboard actually plays a crucial role in keeping the carcass in shape.

QUOTE(ceo684 @ Jul 11 2019, 02:51 PM)
You mean using a sleeve anchor?
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Bjorn1688
post Jul 11 2019, 11:18 PM

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QUOTE(mrkudin @ Jul 11 2019, 03:53 PM)
Thanks again for you explanation.
But can you further elaborate this point
"Normal cabinets are not mounted by the back board, it is mounted using a cross member or one of the support structure."
What is cross member?
Any picture or link for me to refer.. Sorry noob request here
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The crossmember where it is attached to the wall is at the part where it is labelled 1/4" plywood back, 1 x 6 nail cleat.

It is basically a piece of the frame that is made from a stronger wood to hold the entire weight of the cabinet to the wall.
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post Jul 11 2019, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(ryanwong92 @ Jul 11 2019, 10:43 PM)
Hi sifus, need your help here.

I am considering either custom made cabinets that were recommended from my contractor or IKEA kitchen cabinets. I bought a subsale house and the previous owner has installed some cabinets in the wet kitchen area. Correct me if i am wrong, Ikea kitchen cabinets are not customisable and I am afraid that the Ikea cabinets will not fit the current kitchen once my contractor has dismantled the current table top and old cabinets.
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IKEA cabinets are modular cabinets therefore you can't customise the carcass or doors.
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post Jul 11 2019, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(ryanwong92 @ Jul 11 2019, 11:26 PM)
Sorry but what is a modular cabinet? If I buy the Ikea cabinets and if it doesn't fit, can they refund? What can I do to prevent this from happening?
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Modular means it is like a Lego , you can build and add on to it for as long as you stick to what they have.

You can buy cabinets that are 20, 40, 60 and 80 cm widths as well as some corner configuration.

If the space of your kitchen is 2.4m then you can fill up the wall with any configuration using the sizes of cabinets they offer.

You can return any kits that hasn't been assembled.

 

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