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pokoyoko:

Depends on the finish of the wood / laminate.. typically I see IKEA furniture \"peel\" especially if they're laminated or painted after a few years...
ikea uses plywood. kitchen and wardrobes are 'heavy duty' stuff.
the quality of some items have dropped. I bought 2 colourful stools and when I compare with the one at home, the new ones are light and quality is not as sturdy.

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janet88:
PopularTutors:

Do the kitchen cabinets last for say 5 years? One of our friends is considering Ikea kitchen built-in cabinets for her new home


kitchen cabinets should last more than 10 years at least, like kitchen top. does your friend plan to sell her place after MOP?
in my opinion, not a wise idea to use ikea.

Depends on the finish of the wood / laminate.. typically I see IKEA furniture \"peel\" especially if they're laminated or painted after a few years...

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PopularTutors:
Do the kitchen cabinets last for say 5 years? One of our friends is considering Ikea kitchen built-in cabinets for her new home

kitchen cabinets should last more than 10 years at least, like kitchen top. does your friend plan to sell her place after MOP?
in my opinion, not a wise idea to use ikea.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1869759https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1869759Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:35:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:11:21 GMT]]>Do the kitchen cabinets last for say 5 years? One of our friends is considering Ikea kitchen built-in cabinets for her new home

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1869700https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1869700Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:11:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Mon, 28 May 2018 07:47:36 GMT]]>I purchased their Kallax (?) shelving solution before. I stacked up quite a lot shelves 10X5 cubby holes, so I had to get their pp to assemble. It was taxing for me to DIY.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849973https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849973Mon, 28 May 2018 07:47:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Mon, 28 May 2018 07:43:05 GMT]]>15% is only for online purchases, according to the website.


For Ikea furniture which cost < $100, they can be easily assembled at home. You just need a screw driver to secure the screws of the table legs. All holes have been pre-drilled for the buyer. That’s the beauty of Scandinavian DIY furniture.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849969https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849969Mon, 28 May 2018 07:43:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Sun, 27 May 2018 15:25:24 GMT]]>Really ah? I think it’s a case of different charges when one shops online or at the ikea store itself.


The $55 delivery charge didn’t shock me because I couldn’t recall how much I paid for previous purchase. 😂 What shocked me was that it cost me $38 to assemble the $39 table.

I paid $284 for the two items to be delivered at the cashier and subsequently paid another $131 of assembly + delivery charges at the service counter. :torchme:

Earlier I purchased a washer/dryer from Courts, they waived the $25 delivery fees. I also purchased 2 bed sets from V.Hive and delivery is also free. Thus, ikea’s $55 delivery fee is not that cheap. If one orders online, the delivery fee charge is even higher at $70 per trip!

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lee_yl:
Very good questions, MP! The link you clicked indeed showed 15% right? That’s when I rang up ikea, staff told me over the phone, no more 15% because they have subcontract (delivery and assembly) to a private company.


When I revisited the website, I saw a tiny click “here”, which I clicked and a big chart popped out. Assembly of dining table regardless of size, $39 or $999 type, flat rate of $38.

DH paid $131 in total. $38 each X 2 items and $55 for delivery.

My guess is, shop online, charge 15%. Shop at IKEA store, another rate. Wow.
Looks like their website not updated properly. I arrived at a different Web page when I Google for assembly but if I navigate from within ikea, it goes to the page on your earlier post.
As for delivery, I think it's fair coz cost transportation n wages has gone up quite a bit...think 20 yrs ago already sgd30 or so.

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vinegar:
Yes indeed..their quality is not as good as years ago. We bot their single bedframes years ago n still using it. Recently we went back n saw the similar bedframe but tbe slatted woods look thinner as compared ours

the wooden racks is not as solid. thank goodness mine is still fine and we will be moving it to the new place.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849630https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849630Fri, 25 May 2018 13:27:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 13:21:13 GMT]]>Yes indeed…their quality is not as good as years ago. We bot their single bedframes years ago n still using it. Recently we went back n saw the similar bedframe but tbe slatted woods look thinner as compared ours

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hquek:

I go to As-is to see those defective/display items - very much cheaper provided I can live with the little kinks at that kind of price (additional plus is that we don't have to assemble).

Always a fun place to roam. have to agree that quality of the items seem to be getting lower as the years go by.
we go to 'as is' corner to see if there are items which might of use. yup...don't have to assemble.
we have a few Mammut children's tool at home...very handy to put stuff, step on or sit...but quality is not so fantastic now.
the original FÖRSIKTIG stool (original blue) is still in use.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849622https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849622Fri, 25 May 2018 12:41:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 12:18:25 GMT]]>Very good questions, MP! The link you clicked indeed showed 15% right? That’s when I rang up ikea, staff told me over the phone, no more 15% because they have subcontract (delivery and assembly) to a private company.


When I revisited the website, I saw a tiny click “here”, which I clicked and a big chart popped out. Assembly of dining table regardless of size, $39 or $999 type, flat rate of $38.

DH paid $131 in total. $38 each X 2 items and $55 for delivery.

My guess is, shop online, charge 15%. Shop at IKEA store, another rate. Wow.

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lee_yl:
I always have this impression that assemble cost is 15% of the IKEA product’s price. That was what I paid for my last purchase and engaged their assesmbly services.


That’s I’m ok to pay 15% of $39 (the table’s price) for the convenience since I also bought a 2-seater sofa from them which requires assembly.

I left DH to settle the delivery and pay while I went to get an ice-cream. It was only later at home, then I realised he paid $38 to assemble the $39 table! The delivery charges for these two items was another $55.

At home, I cannot depend on DH as he is not a DIY person. I’m usually the one who handle most of the DIY stuff.

WOW, most of you assemble items from ikea by yourselves! I am impressed.

I have 3 tall Billy bookcases at home and they are quite sturdy. They are now in the bomb shelter now as I find that they collect dust easily when left in the living room
Leeyl, but I clicked the link u paste
Assemble fees states 15% ? Or there is a minimum purchase to made eg at least $100 then assembly is 15%. Or is it a combine 2 items Assemble fee for sofa n the small table for $38?
My dh has a good electric screw driver that made fixing easy , else may cause blisters ,I assemble plastic chair la, for fun -no need a lot of energy one 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849618https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849618Fri, 25 May 2018 11:59:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 09:13:46 GMT]]>Yes, the back which is a thin piece of woodsheet of Billy Case is long gone but the shelves are sturdy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849601https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849601Fri, 25 May 2018 09:13:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 09:04:05 GMT]]>I always have this impression that assembly cost is 15% of the IKEA product’s price. That was what I paid for my last purchase and engaged their assesmbly services.


That’s I’m ok to pay 15% of $39 (the table’s price) for the convenience since I also bought a 2-seater sofa from them which requires assembly.

I left DH to settle the delivery and pay while I went to get an ice-cream. It was only later at home, then I realised he paid $38 to assemble the $39 table! The delivery charges for these two items was another $55.

At home, I cannot depend on DH as he is not a DIY person. I’m usually the one who handle most of the DIY stuff.

WOW, most of you assemble items from ikea by yourselves! I am impressed.

I have 3 tall Billy bookcases at home and they are quite sturdy. They are now in the bomb shelter now as I find that they collect dust easily when left in the living room

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849600https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849600Fri, 25 May 2018 09:04:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 06:10:23 GMT]]>For heavy duty stuff, we go for solid wood. I can’t use Billy bookcase cos it’s mdf and I love to overcrowd my bookshelves. Bought Linnarp (?) bookshelves many years back and these are holding up well - my books are packed 2 rows deep (each shelve cubby hole easily 50 or more books, and per shelf like 4x2 cubby holes) and they have not sagged. Unfortunately this is a discontinued line - I do hope they bring it back. DH is the handsy type and we have had no issues diy-ing those shelves.


I go to As-is to see those defective/display items - very much cheaper provided I can live with the little kinks at that kind of price (additional plus is that we don’t have to assemble).

Always a fun place to roam. have to agree that quality of the items seem to be getting lower as the years go by.

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janet88:
hubby assembled kids' study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don't buy from ikea because they don't last.
Our Billy bookcase and TV shelves have lasted since 1999. The only problem is the back board of the bookcase has sagged, but the shelves themselves are fine. I find that the quality of the furniture varies - the cheapest stuff isn't as hardy, but some of their higher-quality items seem OK. We've bought, used and discarded some of the cheaper items which didn't last so long. The most recent furniture items which we bought were 3 desks 5 yrs ago for my husband and daughters - they're still going strong. My husband and I assemble all the furniture ourselves (I'm better at reading instructions, but he's stronger!).

I like some of IKEA's kitchenware though - I've managed to get some great value-for-money items.

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starlight1968sg:
Dh spent huge effort to assemble the Billy Bookcase and that is it.

We like window shopping at Alexander IKEA
I like Billy bookcase : very easy to take out a book to read, off the shelf.

you prefer those with glass door, or no glass door?

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MyPillow:
janet88:

hubby assembled kids' study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don't buy from ikea because they don't last.

I know how to assemble the simple kids study table n coffee table ,just screw in 4 legs . 😂
those plastic chairs also easy
my dh does those with cabinet doors & drawers system - more difficult

quality of some stuff has dropped. for the round colourful stools, even quality has dropped. i bought 4 of each colour years ago...then recently i bought a dark blue. it is hollow compared to the ones i bought years back.

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janet88:
hubby assembled kids' study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don't buy from ikea because they don't last.
I know how to assemble the simple kids study table n coffee table ,just screw in 4 legs . 😂
those plastic chairs also easy
my dh does those with cabinet doors & drawers system - more difficult

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849528Fri, 25 May 2018 02:14:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 02:02:46 GMT]]>hubby assembled kids’ study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don’t buy from ikea because they don’t last.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849525https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849525Fri, 25 May 2018 02:02:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Fri, 25 May 2018 01:55:03 GMT]]>I like Tampnies ikea, Big, nearer to me, can hop to courts , giant etc

anyway, must do some calculations when u intend to buy fr ikea
no v worth for small items if your dh cant do the diy assembly
so far , my dh assembled the lack/tables , bedroom cabinets himself , ds is also into this lately to fix up a lounge arm chair. I think those who enjoy lego building enjoy ikea furniture assembly :scratchhead:

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starlight1968sg:
Dh spent huge effort to assemble the Billy Bookcase and that is it.

We like window shopping at Alexander IKEA
hubby enjoys ikea tampines as it's bigger....but i told him, 'yeah bigger but SO FAR!'
i'm not familiar with the east area, so i feel very out of place and lost.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849517https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849517Fri, 25 May 2018 01:30:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to IKEA on Thu, 24 May 2018 21:36:43 GMT]]>Dh spent huge effort to assemble the Billy Bookcase and that is it.

We like window shopping at Alexander IKEA

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