Sliding wardrobe takes a step of the leader in the domestic market among furniture of various configurations. Thanks to him, free space is spent economically, it fits perfectly even in a small room. Despite the fact that wardrobes are compact in size, they are quite roomy. In addition, they are multifunctional and have a long service life when properly assembled.
Preparation process
In order to make it easier to navigate the question of how to assemble furniture, instruction is always included with the elements. The assembly scheme of the wardrobe includes information on the stages of work, the name and number of parts and elements. When buying a cabinet, it is also necessary to check the quality of each component: strips, fixtures. You need to make sure that there are no different types of defects on the furniture - swelling, cracks, chips. When transporting the furniture set, it is recommended to observe safety measures, for example, poorly fixed furniture can fall and break.
Sliding wardrobe assembly tools
In order for the furniture to serve its owner as long as possible, it must be properly equipped. Any assembly of the wardrobe (instructions and diagrams will help us with this) will not do without using some tools. Here are the main ones:
- Construction level and tape measure for measurement.
- Drill or hammer drill.
- Screwdriver.
- Hacksaw.
- Hammer.
- Pencil.
- Self-tapping screws and dowels.
Choosing an installation location. Markup
First of all, you need to decide where the purchased furniture will be located. Before assembling the cabinet (corner compartment), it is important to consider all the nuances and placement details. When planning the installation of furniture in the corner of a room, keep in mind that it is from the angle that the total length is measured. To determine this value, the size of the mezzanine is taken. Next, draw a vertical line, which will be the display of the boundaries of the future cabinet. In order for the line to turn out smooth, you need to make several marks, and then connect them.
For a long service life of furniture, a high-quality assembly of the doors of the wardrobe is required. Instructions for this work are needed. Next, you need to decide where the bar will be located, separating the departments for things with horizontal shelves and the place where the hangers with clothes will be placed. To determine these areas, you need to measure the perimeter of the future cabinet ceiling and measure the distance from the extreme edges of the structure. On two vertically arranged lines, the height of the shelves, the size of the edge of the structure and the vertical stand are marked.
Mounting fastenings for a sliding wardrobe
Modern furniture manufacturers suggest that an action plan is needed for such a difficult business as assembling a wardrobe. Instructions are included with each item of furniture. Only after you have read all the step-by-step steps with understanding, you can proceed with the installation of fastenings for the wardrobe.
Fastenings are applied to previously drawn lines and outlines places for future holes, where subsequently it will be necessary to hammer the dowels.
Mounting cabinet elements
Since the cabinet is assembled on its own, without the involvement of professionals, it is necessary that the assembly diagram of the sliding wardrobe is constantly present before the eyes in order to avoid possible errors.
The vertical stand is fixed with screws to the mounts. Before installing the mezzanine, you need to draw a line with a pencil in the place where it will be located. Holes are drilled along this line, self-tapping screws and dowels are clogged in them, then a mount is mounted on them. Any assembly of the wardrobe, the instruction of which describes the entire process in great detail, involves the installation of mezzanines. It is fixed and fixed with screws. Next, you can begin to install the sidebar. To do this, measure the distance from the floor to the ceiling as accurately as possible. The sidewall is adapted to the size of the main structure and is securely attached. Marks are made on it and the vertical rack, 2 fastenings are mounted in marked places. After that, shelves are installed and fixed with screws.
Since not everyone can assemble a sliding wardrobe correctly, it is necessary to approach this process with all seriousness and responsibility. Where there will be a wardrobe or a place where there will be hangers, you need to hang up a pipe. She will hang on her shoulders with clothes. The pipe is cut to a certain size and installed on mounts that were made in advance. The next step is the markup. Attachment points on the wall surface are marked with a pencil. In each false panel, a hole is drilled into which the dowel is clogged. Then the panels are fixed with screws in the marked places.
Assembly of doors wardrobe
When the main structure of the cabinet is fixed, you can begin such a direct process as assembling the doors of the sliding wardrobe, the installation instructions of which are described step by step. It is necessary to adjust the length of the guides to the appropriate size. Planks are attached to the false panels on the floor and ceiling using self-tapping screws. Each cabinet model has the principle of a sliding door system, but furniture from different manufacturers has its own individual characteristics. It is advisable to choose a system that will not require the installation of special equipment. You can order doors at a furniture factory, then you will not need to additionally cut the material and adjust the sheets to size. How to assemble the doors of the wardrobe yourself? Algorithm of actions:
- Fasten the rails to the finished door. It is undesirable to tighten their rollers very tightly and tightly, since they must move freely.
- Insert the door into the lower and upper guides one by one.
- In order for the doors to open silently, after adjusting them according to the angle and height of inclination, the pile can be glued on the sides of the sliding sheet.
Next, check the operation of the door. It should be easy to close and open, there should be no extraneous and creaky sounds, accessories should be securely fixed.
Types of wardrobes
Before choosing a wardrobe, you need to decide on its model. Some people prefer the built-in look, others prefer the full-sized one. The first model is a design that is built into the free space. The only drawback of this type is the inability to move. The second type is a custom made chiffoner. And the closet is being assembled (instructions must be attached) either by the buyers themselves or by specialists.
In conclusion, we can conclude that if there is a niche in the room, then this place is the best suited for arranging the built-in wardrobe. Indeed, in addition to saving space, he will save your money.