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How can I safely secure my IKEA furniture to the wall?

Learn how to properly secure IKEA furniture to the wall to help reduce the risk of tip-over accidents and injuries.

To help your IKEA furniture stand safely, you should always secure it to the wall. This helps reduce the risk of tip-over accidents and serious injuries.
Dressers, wardrobes and tall furniture can tip over if they are not properly secured. This may cause serious injuries to children and adults.

WHY WALL SECURING IS IMPORTANT

✓ Helps reduce the risk of tip-over accidents
✓ Improves safety at home
✓ Especially important for households with children
✓ Provides extra stability for tall furniture
✓ Helps prevent serious injuries

WHICH IKEA FURNITURE SHOULD BE SECURED?

The following furniture should always be attached to the wall:
  • Dressers
  • Wardrobes
  • Bookcases
  • Tall cabinets
  • TV storage units
  • Tall storage solutions

HOW TO SECURE IKEA FURNITURE SAFELY

  1. Use the included safety fittings
  2. Check what type of wall you have at home
  3. Use screws and wall plugs suitable for your wall type
  4. Follow the assembly instructions carefully
  5. Regularly check that the fittings remain secure

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Since wall materials vary, screws and wall plugs are often not included. Always use mounting hardware that is suitable for your specific wall type.
Here you can find information about accidents and how to avoid them by securing chests of drawers and cupboards to the wall: How to prevent furniture from falling over - IKEA Austria

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