Broken IKEA cupboard

Cisco001

Check BESTÅ storage system.

look similar to this? You need to check the size
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70245848/

Door panel look like a glossy one?
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20291630/

Non-glossy one is cheaper...
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00291674/#/00291674

However, i am not sure if hinge can be remove from old and re-use.
But one of these would look the same externally...
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80261258/

casper_g

I can't see the photos for some reason, but for most IKEA stuff it would be cheaper to replace the whole unit than get a custom panel made to match.


Even if the specific design is no longer available, I'd probably speak to the landlord and admit what happened, then offer to replace with a similar new unit. The possible exception would be if this was part of a suite of matching furniture in the room.

ic

That looks like a kitchen unit, with the door fitted upside down. Ikea changed their system a couple of years ago - if its metod then a new cupboard and door can be bought instore, if its faktum you'll need to talk to the kitchen dept - they do carry spares for sometime so you might be in luck.

croto

Thanks so much everyone for the replies, specially for @Cisco001 for the search on the website! I will measure the parts to see if I can fit with the ones listed by you. I have also contacted IKEA over the email to see if they offer replacements, as soon as they reply I will update you here.

Thanks again!

scottishblondie

Doesn't look like BESTÅ to me, they are more finished looking - the fixings are hidden rather than visible like that and the tops are thicker. I think it is one of these kitchen units upside down. They still sell the handles by the looks of it and if it was in the last 2 years it is likely from the new kitchen range. But if it is a Faktum cabinet and door rather than a Metod one they can order them in for you, although there is a hefty delivery charge.

cyantist

We have just bought cupboards that look almost identical to this for storage. They were the metod kitchen wall cupboards, the picture you posted looks like it could be the 60cm x 40cm top box style ones from this range.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S99917988/#/S89918059

If you don't need the hinges the whole unit would be less than the £39 that the website says

croto

I have found a door which would be useful for the top as well. Apparently they are two units attached together, the same ones that @cyantist shared (thanks for that!).

I think the cheapest option will be buying 4 of these:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30205439/

and replacing the top and doors on both sides so they look the same. Thanks a lot everyone!

croto

Hi all, here is the answer from IKEA Customer services:

Dear Mr ,

Thank you for your email.

Unfortunately we have been unable to identify the product in our current range and do not sell replacement panels for our products.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause.


Kind regards,

Sally
IKEA Customer Services
IKEA Ltd
Tel: 0203 645 0000
https://www.IKEA.com

I have sent a picture of the unit, the same that I have uploaded here. People who have nothing to do with IKEA, like @Cisco001, went the extra mile and actually searched the whole IKEA website to help, and found possible replacements for me. IKEA customer service could not find a similar unit even with the picture I have sent, or simply didn't want to. On top of that they do not offer replacement parts as expected by many of us.

A friend of mine has suggested to order a custom size MDF at http://www.mdfcuttosize.com. They also offer MDF with white finish, but you need to contact them over the phone.

Thanks everyone for the help, I really appreciate!

ic

Ikea will provide parts like screws and dowels for free in-store. However they won't open a pack to provide a single panel, as then they're stuck with the rest of the pack. It just isn't how their model works. I would assume the Ikea rep doesn't want to make a recommendation, risk getting it wrong and have you returning to the store complaining the parts are different sizes.

Looking at what you have there, I'm guessing its a 60x40 metod cabinet. It'd be easy to confirm this by taking a photo of the rear, and providing measurements.

A replacement cabinet for the one you've broken is £13: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70205526/#/30205533

A replacement door is £7: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20205430/#/60208238

I'd assume from what I can see, the handle, hinges, shelf and any feet can carry over from the broken unit.

croto

Hi all,

thanks everyone for the help. I have bought 2 60x40cm doors to use as a replace to both top parts of the cabinet and one new door. £18 in total and here is the result:

Before:


After:


Cheers guys!