Misc100 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 Hi guys, I was told by IKEA that they charge 6% assembly costs of the price of products we buy. I am wondering if it is easy to assemble the products ourselves. Anyone try before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcseow 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Hi guys, I was told by IKEA that they charge 6% assembly costs of the price of products we buy. I am wondering if it is easy to assemble the products ourselves. Anyone try before? I bought a fair bit of stuff from Ikea, and those that I bought, it is easy to install.... Those stuff that I bought are sofa, TV consoles, dining table, modular shelves etc.... and I am not exactly a handy man type ... Go for it... Edited March 9, 2010 by wcseow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 Hi guys, I was told by IKEA that they charge 6% assembly costs of the price of products we buy. I am wondering if it is easy to assemble the products ourselves. Anyone try before? thanks...i am not a handyman type too...so was worried Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldflamez 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 yup, agree that it's not too difficult to assemble... Just note that you might need 2 person if you are assembling a heavy item.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcseow 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2010 thanks...i am not a handyman type too...so was worried What are u planning to buy?...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scenic98 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 would be easier to also have those cordless power screw driver. makes the job a lot easier. just follow the included instructions closely, there are holes where screws should go and some for the wooden pegs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simpleguy80 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Hi guys, I was told by IKEA that they charge 6% assembly costs of the price of products we buy. I am wondering if it is easy to assemble the products ourselves. Anyone try before? It depends on what u buy lor. I have assembled the glass display by my partner and myself while the bed frame is assembled by IKEA team. So it depends on how bulky the item is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brascal 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2010 When installing, use wood glue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) To "handyman" like me, it is easy. To those never hold a screwdriver, not to mention allen key, sure difficult. To build confidence, start from small & easy stuff. Few wk ago, just "trained" son to assemble a unfinished-surface, pine wood-chair. Only through hand on, you gain experience then comes confidence. Sit and forever talk will end you to nowhere. Edited March 22, 2010 by bepgof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warrior88 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2010 Make sure to check the correct sides and installation guide. Esp, if there are marking like (.) or (...) must follow. Otherwise, must dismantle again and fixed back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 usually can take 3-4 times the time for people who are not handy compared to ikea staff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d'lotus 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 Even if you are not a handyman..... just follow the simple step-by-step instructions and you will not go wrong... but sprinkle in a little common sense and VIOLA! (be warned though... I hv come across some of the instructions which are pretty confusing and one needs to figure out how the thing works. I have also written and informed IKEA) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
