IKEA Kallax 2x2 wiggles a bit -- is this normal?

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  1. CBackley

    CBackley Chairman of the Bored Thread Starter

    I just built an IKEA Kallax 2x2 shelf and loaded it full of records. It looks great and seems pretty stable overall, but it can wiggle a little bit side to side if I push it. And I mean a very little bit -- perhaps a millimeter or so.

    Is this normal? I know it's a cheap IKEA shelf, so I'm not expecting the sturdiest shelf in the world. But have others experienced their Kallax units -- even the small 2x2 ones -- wiggling a tiny bit once assembled? I don't want my shelf to collapse and destroy my records.
     
  2. ErikThetaChi69

    ErikThetaChi69 Member

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    No they should not be wiggling. Did you screw everything tightly?
     
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  3. mdelrossi

    mdelrossi Forum Resident

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    I put white tile board(shiny surface) on the backs of mine. nothing moves ;)
     
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  4. CBackley

    CBackley Chairman of the Bored Thread Starter


    I unloaded all my records. Tightened all the bolts again. Put all my records back. It barely moves now. Sure, if I press on it there's some give. But it seems much sturdier. Thanks!

    In related news, I have room for about 8 more records in the entire shelf. Guess I'll be building another one soon! :)
     
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  5. 33na3rd

    33na3rd Forum Resident

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    I used wood glue while assembling, and added a thin plywood back. Very sturdy now, and LP's can't be pushed out the back.
     
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