![]() ![]() You kind of have to figure it out as you go. ![]() There’s no real blueprint because every closet is different. In reality, it took a good two days and several trips to Lowe’s. I know reading this makes it seem kinda easy, but it’s not. Pro tip: be sure to install your platforms first so you can screw them into place before you cover up the big hole with plywood. A piece of plywood is screwed on top, giving a flat, sturdy base. Each platform is screwed into the subfloor and wall studs. Crossbeams were added in the middle for stability. Building one long platform wasn’t an option because we couldn’t get the lumber up the stairs and around the corners, so we had to build a couple, ending up with the exact length of the frames that would be installed on top. We used two by fours, which were the perfect height for the baseboard trim to run along. This means building platforms for the Ikea frames to sit on. You have to raise the wardrobes so that the baseboard will go around them and not cover up the bottom of the frame. Just removing the baseboard and leaving the PAX on the floor won’t give you a custom look. In the interest of transparency, we didn’t do this but I sure wish we would have! See how much grief I’m saving you? Step 4: Build Bases Taking the time to mark everything will give you a last check before you start cutting wood. If you need a step-by-step guide on using the planner, check here. Using masking tape, mark out where each base will go. It will have all of your measurements, including the measurements of all of the frames. This is the time to get the awesome floorplan that you created using the Ikea PAX Planner. I had a ton of holes, so I used spackle, then sanded. Some of them will probably be covered up by the new PAX, but it’s easier just to fill them so you don’t have to worry. Be sure to take the tack strip up too.įill all of the holes left when you took the shelves down. We cut the carpet and left a three-inch margin so that the carpet could be re-stretched and tacked back down. The bases you will be building need a flat surface to sit on, so if you have carpet, you may need to remove some of it. Remove the trim carefully, because you can probably reuse at least some of it. Now that the closet is empty, it’s demo day! Pull all of the existing shelving out, as well as the baseboard trim. Boom, it’s gone! Step 2: Create a Clean Palette Like that “I’m With Stupid” shirt your husband pulls out when you say you want to go to Disney on spring break. Pro tip: this is a great time to get rid of things that you don’t like. If it’s been more than a year, put it into a donate pile and out it goes! When you’re pulling clothes out, think about the last time you wore each item. This is probably a good time to get rid of some things. I borrowed a couple of clothes racks from my neighbors for the things that we were wearing every day. Be prepared for it to take quite awhile, so try to put everything somewhere accessible, but out of the way. This will make a huge mess out of some other area of your home. Yay! Here’s how we did it… Step 1: Clear Out Luckily, my husband is pretty handy so building the wardrobe in was doable. Yes, it’s way better than cruddy wire shelving, but it doesn’t give that “dream closet” look that we’re after. When you search Pinterest, the pictures of PAX just sitting in the closet feel kind of temporary. This leaves a weird gap behind the frame where dust and who knows what else, can collect. If you assemble the PAX frame, then put it in against a wall, it doesn’t sit flush because the baseboard trim stands out from the wall. You’ll get access to the amazing free resource library, including the closet planner. Click hereĪnd subscribe to my newsletter. But, it’s soooo worth it! If you’re considering tackling a project like this, check out my free closet planner printable. Not gonna lie, it takes some time and effort to get a custom look. I’m totally in love with Ikea PAX wardrobes! If you’ve been reading my posts lately, I’m sure you’re already aware! PAX looks great on its own and is super functional, but if you’re willing to go the extra mile, you can make Ikea PAX look like custom cabinetry. For more information, please see my disclosure page. Do they even do that? I don’t know but there might be something else for you to click, so I’m putting this out there. If you click on the link and buy something, I will receive a teensy commission. ![]()
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