I can't seem to get my Dropbox links of the photos to upload though. To secure the unit to the wall, youll need to locate studs/noggins and screw through. I'd like to post some pictures if that helps with any discussion on this topic. Are Bunnings inserts for cube storage compatible with Kallax from Ikea. Also not sure what the ultimate weight would be with a full 5x5 Kallax / 1500 CD shelf against either side of a wall. Not sure how accurate that is or if there is anything else I should consider. Does anybody know what kind of weight limits there are for second floor construction? I did do some searching online and I came up with some information about 240lbs per square foot or something like that. Discover a range of inserts & accessories for the KALLAX shelving unit. I am thinking about weight limits for construction and weight distribution if I were to keep the 5x5 unit on the other side of the wall with the CD shelf. So in the other room, on the other side of the wall is a filled 1500 capacity CD shelf. Never let children climb or hang on drawers, doors or shelves. but it is not an outside wall and is shared with the room next to it. I'd feel better about using the wall anchor hardware but if it isn't advisable the way its positioned then I hope I can get some feedback with some other ideas or options.Īdditionally, the wall the 5x5 is up against is the wall I'd like for it to be on (all the walls have the bottom molding so I'd run into the above situation on any wall). The bottom molding doesn't allow the 5x5 unit to sit flush with the wall and I was unsure about using the wall anchor hardware to secure it to the wall since essentially I'd be pushing the top portion against the wall because it isn't sitting flush. Display your favorite things and organize smaller items that tend to clutter in the handy inserts. The IKEA directions say not to hang units from the wall, but I have seen examples of Kallax/Expedition shelves installed successfully and safely.

I have two 4x2 units filled up with my records but I recently aquired a 5x5 unit and would like to move my records into that. KALLAX shelf unit with doors, white, 303/8x577/8' Place this KALLAX combination either standing or horizontally as a sideboard depending on your space. Im redoing my home office, and have three Kallax shelf units I want to hang on the wall, over 3 pieces of furniture so I can use the surfaces of the furniture tops. I use PLA with 15 perimeters but 5 should be enough :-D. Shop KALLAX shelving units in different sizes and colours and easily personalise them with doors, baskets, dividers and more. Place it on the floor, mount it on a wall or turn it into a desk to transform your living area. I am hoping to get some feedback on the IKEA Kallax 5x5 unit and the wall anchor hardware. Just remove one of the screws and put it back with the print in between. Our KALLAX shelves series offers you stylish, simple storage that does a lot.

Ikea kallax shelf anchor studs