Tips for assembling a piece of furniture in a kit

There are many advantages why kit furniture is now widely accepted. Among them we must highlight:

- The high quality/price ratio they offer.

- The infinite possible combinations to adapt them to the available space

- The ease with which they can be integrated into all types of environments, as their refined and simple lines result in furniture with a totally timeless design.

If you have decided that this type of furniture is a good option for you, visit our section of furniture in kit, you will be surprised by the great variety of existing products. Likewise, for a correct assembly you will need certain materials. Do not hesitate, discover all the tools in our DIY section.

The furniture in kit includes all the necessary hardware for its assembly (screws, hinges, pins, guides...), but before starting the process, from Brycus ideas we advise you to work in a wide space and near the place where the furniture is going to be placed. You should also spread a blanket (if not, you can use the same cardboard used to pack the furniture) to avoid knocks and scratches; this way you will protect both the furniture and the floor. And of course, you must provide yourself with the materials and tools that are not included in the product. Generally, the tools you may need are

- A set of screwdrivers of different sizes (flathead and crosshead)

- One meter

- Pliers

- A hammer

- A jigsaw in case you need to cut out the back of the cabinet for a socket

- A drill to open holes in the wall if there are shelves

If you are missing one or more of these materials, discover all the tools in our DIY section, you will find the best brands on the market and very affordable prices.

- 1º- Look for an assistant: it is recommended that you look for an assistant to make it easier for you to assemble the large pieces.

- 2º- Organization and classification: once you have the space conditioned and the tools prepared, the first thing you must do when unpacking the furniture is to separate the pieces and the ironworks, organize them and make sure that all the pieces are there.

- 3º- Follow the instructions: to avoid mistakes it is important that you follow the manufacturer's instructions step by step. Generally this type of furniture includes a very detailed guide with illustrations of the steps to follow. First of all, you have to create the structure of the furniture and to do this you have to assemble the pieces as indicated in the manual; generally you start with the base, continue with the sides and finally the roof. Then, the back is placed and ends with the doors and drawers, if any.

- 4º- Do not force the pieces or fittings: if a piece does not fit, do not use force, the furniture in kit is designed so that all its assembly is easy to carry out. If you find yourself in this situation, take some time to study where there is a possible error.

- 5º-Security: use the appropriate hardware to anchor the furniture that has little stability or is very high to the wall. If you are going to assemble a modular set, screwing the different pieces together will provide a plus of stability and security.

As you have seen, you don't have to be an expert to assemble furniture in a kit, you just have to be organized and have some patience so that everything comes out according to the instructions in the manual. If you dare, visit our section of furniture in kit, you will find the inspiration you need!