Assembling Ikea furniture? Tips to make it go as smoothly as possible
Ikea, the Swedish department store with low prices and a huge range of furniture. Although the furniture is sold in kit form, which is practical for transporting the furniture. The assembly of IKEA furniture is probably the most stressful part of the entire IKEA experience. The sofas are the most frustrating for most people, according to the website Household Quotes, which mediates between homeowners and professional handymen.
Analysis of over 50,000 tweets about IKEA shows that half of all tweets about Ikea sofas showed a tone of irritation. Wardrobes, bedside tables and chests of drawers are also furniture that require a lot of effort to assemble. That is why we have a number of tips to make it easier for you to assemble your IKEA furniture.
Tip 1: Make enough space available
By giving yourself enough space, you’re less likely to kick pieces around and lose them. If you need more space, consider placing the piece in a different room than where it will be used, but make sure it will fit through the door when it’s finished. Take inventory of all the parts and pieces of your new furniture before you start building it. Keep all small parts in their plastic bags and don’t open them until you need them. Use a small plastic bin to keep the pieces organized and prevent them from falling off the table or getting lost.
Tip 2: Follow the instructions
Quickly review the instructions to sort the parts, then follow them exactly step by step. If something doesn't make sense to you, read on, because there's always a reason why a piece needs to be built first.
Tip 3: Use your own tools
The tools that you get from Ikea are often small and make the job a lot more complicated than necessary. We would like to advise you to use your own tools.
Tip 4: Hire a mechanic for help – There’s nothing wrong with hiring a mechanic for help!
Assembling Ikea furniture takes time, stress, and a lot of effort. Moving company Direct has fitters for the lowest prices who can assemble your (IKEA) furniture as quickly and cheaply as possible. In addition to being fast and cheap, you also have more time for yourself.
