Hacking PAX - how to install IKEA's Fardal doors [...in a regular door opening]

Chapter 1 - Hacking PAX - high gloss FARDAL

I think I've exhausted the topic why it makes sense to hack the PAX - IKEA's closet lines - you can click 'PAX' label at the bottom of this entry and it will take you to my 'hacking PAX' stories. 

I think IKEA's high gloss white FARDAL doors are the most often requested item to be hacked. They are just nice doors - AND made in Sweden too! - Swedish quality!

Any time you want to install a PAX doors you need to create a frame that will go into the opening first. It needs to go in square and level - otherwise the door worn't work properly - they will rub and 'bump'.

Here is the frame that I built - it's pretty big - the PAX doors are big. 

[picture shows a frame the is used to install IKEA's Fardal doors]

You can watch the video too! I also talk about the importance of 'reducing quality contrast'.   WHAT?!! Yea, watch the video, you will find out what I am talking about. You will gain a better understanding why people hire me to do the work that I do.

Ciao!

Confessions of an IKEA Hacker - Kallarp Door Review!

Chapter 1

I haven't installed a single Kallarp door yet! It just hasn't come up in any project so far. From a design standpoint, I think it is much easier to go with a white high gloss doors - I want to call it a very safe, clean choice - a nice reasonable choice. I think anytime you are selecting a colour door [grey don't count! - I also think grey is 'safe choice'] you are making a statement that requires greater thought around other finishes. 

Just sayin'.

Is Kallarp green? Grey? or Blue?

Here! You can watch the Kallarp door review here! 

[picture shows IKEA Kallarp door that has been cut across to expose the core]