Can the IKEA PAX LYNGDAL base be shortened by 2 cm?

  • Erstellt am 2012-06-12 18:14:03

Gretchen85

2012-06-12 18:14:03
  • #1
Hello,
of course, a Pax wardrobe is also supposed to go into our new bedroom ;)
But since we are somewhat restricted in our choice due to the slightly awkward room layout, we have now settled on the Pax Lyngdal. The wall where the wardrobe can go is 2.65m long (next to it, there is another 1m of space due to the entrance area, but that can't be used). For two people, including my boyfriend’s extra work clothes, the 2m wardrobe is not enough, and 3m won’t fit on the wall... so it has to be a 2.50m model.
Yesterday we went to buy the wardrobe, but unfortunately, the Pax Lyngdal with a 250cm width is only available in 236cm height... but the room is only 2.37m high and the ceiling is a bit slanted... so in some places it's probably only 2.36m... :(
We took the wardrobe with us and unpacked one carcass... the panel fits exactly between the floor and ceiling... :(
My boyfriend is very skilled at handiwork (I'm not just saying that because he's my boyfriend ;) ) and said maybe it would be possible to have 2cm cut off professionally (by a friend who is a carpenter)...
But I’m still unsure and have ordered to keep all the other parts packed for now so that at least they can be returned if necessary...
Does anyone have any idea if 2cm can be professionally cut off at the base of the Lyngdal? Or would the sliding doors then no longer work? Are there any problems we haven't seen yet? For hanging the side doors, we could angle the wardrobe in the room; that should work...
I would really appreciate any ideas... I would love to set it up or have it set up ;)
 

Maverick1854

2012-06-13 07:44:33
  • #2
At Ikea, they talk about a height of 240 cm. Shortening the base is also not a problem, as long as it is done by someone who knows what they are doing. Basically, you can build a custom cabinet that goes exactly up to the ceiling. Assemble the door, measure how much space is additionally needed for the rail and carcass, cut the carcass accordingly, assemble the carcass, slide the door in sideways, test, assemble the 2nd carcass, and so on....

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The search function has already made many questions unnecessary. The topic has already been described here countless times.
 

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