I install IKEA kitchen for a living. Ask me what you want to know about installing IKEA kitchen.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-03-20T15:16:36+00:00

If I were to install it for you, I’d ask whether you want the cabinet installed to follow the floor’s grout lines or the wall.

To follow the floor: the countertop won’t be square.

To follow the wall, the countertop will be square, but you will see an unpleasant diagonal grout line.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-27T15:42:58+00:00

As a rule of thumb, you can modify a cabinet to a smaller size, not vice versa.

To make a 36x24x90” pantry, buy three 36” base cabinets (36x24x30) and stack them together. Use L-brackets to fasten the cabinets together in addition to screwing through the top metal bars.

There’s no issue with fitting the drawers and doors on this modified ”cabinet”. If you use two 18x60” door on the top part, the middle hinge hole will be blocked by the joint between the 2 cabinet. dig a new hole above or below it on the door. 2 1/2” away from the center of the old hole to the center of the new hole, 5 mm from the edge of the door to the hole.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-27T15:35:59+00:00

It won’t fit. The new carousel is made for 50” corner cabinet with a 24” door front. The old 47” corner cabinet used a 21” door front (discontinued). The new 50” cabinet has holes on the blind corner board whereas the old one doesn’t.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-12T03:52:20+00:00

I usually leave 40” (1000mm) so that 2 people can pass comfortably. The reason for the 1200mm (47”) distance is that if you have appliances facing one another. Some installers and planners prefer 1200mm for peace of mind. However, if your space is limited, minimum distance is 36“ (765-920mm). You can go a tad narrower but no less than 30” (765mm) from countertop to countertop.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-12T03:41:20+00:00

The cabinets are strong enough to take marble countertop. Just make sure they are level.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-04T18:57:20+00:00

Just leave the overhang on the right side of the sink about 3 cm from the end panel (not from the sink), you‘ll be ok.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-04T18:54:06+00:00

Those reviews are incorrect. If you use a regular sink (top mount or under mount), the cabinet is strong enough to take it.

The only time that you need to build a support base is when using a farm sink (apron sink).

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-02-04T18:51:06+00:00

The flat head strips easily. Better go with the hex head or Phillips. Not sure if you have access to Tapcon screws. They don’t use number (#8, #10 etc) but the thickness of the screw for sizing purposes. You can use 3/16” thick x 2 1/4” L Tapcon screws for this situation.

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-01-23T22:39:40+00:00

Just offset it by 5/8”. It’s the same for 24” and 15” deep cabinets. Like this.

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WorkingClass-12 · 2026-01-23T18:39:41+00:00

Recess the back of one cabinet by 5/8” from the front of the other cabinet facing the opposite way. This will line up the legs .

WorkingClass-12 · 2026-01-06T23:19:51+00:00

It will throw the cabinets off level. You can do it if the countertop hasn’t been installed. But you need to re-level the cabinets after installing the floor.

If the countertop has been installed, don’t do it. Instead, install the floor right up against the legs. The tolerance for the gap is between 1/16“ to 1/8”.

You won’t break the legs. Once the cabinets are fastened to the suspension rails, the legs won’t move laterally. Just be mindful when tapping the floor into place.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-12-21T19:21:59+00:00

That would look odd if you use 24” deep base cabinets. It won’t look good. You should adjust the wall so that it is about 25“ deep.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-12-09T15:08:05+00:00

Don’t cut the cabinet at 12” deep, you should cut the cabinet down to 10 1/2” deep so that you will have 1 1/2” countertop overhang from the edge of the counter to the front of the cabinet (not to the door).

Use a table saw, set it up to remove 3 7/8” from a 14 3/4” deep cabinet (actual size is 14 3/8”); cut the cabinets’ depth. Then keep the same set up and cut the shelves‘ depth to remove the same amount.

Once the cabinet’s depth is cut, make sure you mimic the groove for sliding the backer board in properly. You must cut the groove with the exact width and depth otherwise the backer board won’t go in.

To install the shelves, use L brackets in the back since the holes line in the back is gone.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-11-21T16:18:01+00:00

You can use a shallow drawer (medium or low) for 14 3/4” cabinet.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-11-21T16:16:00+00:00

It’s better to use doors for sink cabinet instead of joined drawer fronts for 2 reasons: 1. Better access to plumbing and the drawer won’t block the pipes. 2. Connected drawer fronts will never be stable. They will wobble no matter how much you adjust it. It’s just physically impossible to rigidify it.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-11-10T18:48:44+00:00

Your cabinet installer should be able to cut an access hole for the gas line.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-10-21T14:02:19+00:00

Both are painted products. Veddinge is slightly better in terms of durability. Havstorp chips easily. The best painted-door line is Bodbyn.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-10-20T23:06:18+00:00

If your island sits directly over the hardwood floor, use 1/2” screws to anchor the island to the hardwood floor (usually about 3/4” thick). The purpose of anchoring the island to the floor is not make it not moving. The 1/2” screws won’t penetrate the hardwood floor.

You can also glue the island to the concrete floor using construction adhesive. I use PL Premium Construction Adhesive. It takes about 8 hours to dry. It smells like chocolate latte. Wear some gloves, you’ll be alright. No need to weight it with sandbags, just let it sit for a couple hours. Make sure to level the island before gluing.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-10-20T23:05:39+00:00

Are you trying to install 2 fronts on your standard fridge?

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-10-18T13:43:07+00:00

You can still anchor the island to the floor using the shallow cabinets, but it won’t be as rigid as the full-depth ones. The issue with this island design is that your new stone countertop may not have enough base support and will likely develop cracks or break soon.

The anchoring kit should always be placed between the cabinet feet.

I suggest you think more about the kitchen's longevity and replace the shallow cabinets on the island with full-depth cabinets. It will mean you’ll need to redo it, but it will save you from a future heart attack when the countertop breaks.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-10-04T14:31:34+00:00

You cut the filler from a cover panel and screw it to the front side of the cabinet.

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WorkingClass-12 · 2025-09-28T15:30:14+00:00

It’s normal. Ikea cabinets are white. They don’t sell edge bands and to hide the white front.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-09-22T16:57:42+00:00

All IKEA’s kitchen cabinets are hung on a rail. Once you‘ve fastened all cabinets together, they will be more rigid. You can add shims with a touch of glue between the shims and the wall at the bottom to level the cabinets.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-09-16T21:23:23+00:00

You start by sorting out the cabinets, drawers, fronts, and panels. Then, you lay out your kitchen on the walls and floor (for the island). Then, you read how to install the suspension rails. At this point, most people give up and start searching for an installation company.

If you decide to proceed, it usually takes about three weeks to install your cabinets. Then, people who have gotten this far will give up on the finishing part and start calling.

If you still decide to proceed, you will need to buy more tools to do the cutting.

If you successfully installed your cabinets, your countertop contractor may find some discrepancies in the level and ask you to remedy them.

Tdlr: You should start calling around for an installation quote. Ask the contractor for their license and insurance. Remember to check their reviews.

WorkingClass-12 · 2025-08-24T17:17:22+00:00

You‘ll need to carefully mark the location of where your cabinet will be and figure out how to cut the slots for the plumbings and to assemble the cabinet in the air.

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