Your IKEA Faktum kitchen is showing its age, but still holding up well? A great decision to refresh it! New IKEA Faktum replacement fronts will give it a new lease of life – just make sure you're well prepared when ordering. In this article, we'll show you step-by-step how to measure fronts and cover panels for a truly wow effect. Ready? Let's get started!
What will you need?
Before you get started, prepare a few essential items:
- Tape measure – preferably a tape measure with clear markings.
- Pencil and paper – to quickly write down dimensions and make sketches of cabinets.
- Tape or sticky notes – these are great for marking measured items.
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Phone – for taking photos of the kitchen (will come in handy later!).
Faktum kitchens can have a variety of cabinet types: base, wall, tall, and corner. First, identify what type of cabinets you have. This will make the entire measuring process much easier!
How to measure base cabinets?
- Number all the fronts you will measure.
- Measure the width (from left to right) and height (from top to bottom of the front – without plinths!).
- Note whether the element is a front or a drawer and mark the opening direction (left/right).
- Remember to measure the side panels and fascias .
- Mark the measured front with a sticky note – it will be easier to monitor progress!
How to measure wall cabinets?
The principle is similar here: we measure the width and height of each front separately.
If you have any cover panels under your cabinets, make note of those as well.
Don't forget about the side panels and any above the cabinets!
How to measure tall cabinets?
Tall countertops, which often house an oven or microwave, also require precision.
You measure:
- Each front separately (width and height).
- A blend in the column (if present).
- Any drawers (height of each).
- Direction of opening the fronts.
Remember – here too, stick notes on the measured elements!
How to measure plinths?
Finally, measure:
- Length of plinths,
- Height of plinths.
Quickly and without complications.
Measurement verification
Once you've measured everything, double-check each dimension . It's worth it – an error of just a few millimeters can complicate assembly later.
Success!
Do you have all the dimensions and photos? Great!
Now you can configure your IKEA Faktum front replacements yourself in our online configurator – you can easily add the necessary items to your cart.
However, if you'd rather be sure everything is correct, send us a list of dimensions and photos – we'll prepare a ready-made calculation for you and check if all the elements have been included!
Refresh your Faktum kitchen in a simple way – new fronts and some precise measurements are all you need!
2 comments
Tak, możemy wykonać szafkę o podanych wymiarach (Faktum: dł. 60 cm, gł. 35,5 cm). Prosimy o kontakt w celu ustalenia szczegółów.
Czy moga Państwo wykonać szafkę o wymiarach Faktum( dł 60cm , głęb. 35,5 cm)?