![]() Use a laser level for sure as well as make multiple measurements if required. This was my own project so it gets first place on the list For this Kallax hack, I built some doors, used a secret material to mimic the look of cane, and painted the unit, for a COMPLETE transformation. Overall, I can say that the product is OK and need to be used in conjunction with good deep screws that tightly fit. I have stressed the system a bit and found that leaving a gap between the screw, could be less that 2mm and it will spoil the experience. The worst part is the multiple rounds of fittings you need to do to get it right, else you will end up with a bit of a sag. The hidden suspension brackets makes it seem like it’s part of the wall - and you also don’t need to buy brackets. The installation process is a pain and you should use a level, preferably a laser level to get it right. This wall shelf has a clean design and has discreet and almost invisible mounting. But I have never had a positive experience with the so-called hidden bracket that comes standard with the IKEA LACK shelf, no matter what the shelf length. This product gets dirty quickly and can fade to a dull colour quickly. Home How-to I needed a new bookshelf and love the design and look of IKEA LACK shelves. Needed to buy longer hex headed ones with their own plug set. I also would not display heirloom china on it. It all depends on the screws as well as how deep you embed them into the wall. Use IKEA’s recommended hole usage (for the 43 1/4 / 110 cm LACK, fasten 5 holes according to the manual) Use expanding drywall anchors with a proper setting tool Do overload the shelf beyond the recommended weight loading. Then I was told it will handle 15 kilos and it does it under certain conditions. For example, I needed to buy a screw and plug set for this unit and multiple units of it. Source: Livet Hemma (if you love Ikea Hacks, check out their whole site.Difficult to get it straight and don’t tell you a few things Jacob My biggest gripe about IKEA is that you cannot get all the information from the website. Now install the shelves on your wall according to the Ikea instructions, and add your display-worthy goodies! When the paint is even, finish the shelves with a coat of varnish or lacquer. Give them several coats of paint, but let the paint dry between each coat. IKEA requires all suppliers to source wood from more sustainable sources (FSC-certified or recycled wood). ![]() Lack shelves mary Great storage solution adding a very nice look to my space. Basically just take your time put the shelf on, get a level, and take it off and adjust where needed. LACK Wall shelf, black-brown, 43 1/4x10 1/4'. It’s almost too easy to explain, but we’ll do it anyway! Spray paint the lack shelves on all sides with the metallic spray paint. Since the back of the bracket can be flexible with enough pressure from the screws it can make the poles/rods bend upward/downward. ![]()
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