Assembling furniture at home may seem like a simple task, but in practice it requires precision and patience. If you want to avoid unnecessary mistakes and ensure a quality result, we offer the most important tips for successfully assembling furniture at home.

Preparation work

  • A free and spacious place - choose a fairly spacious place, preferably not far from where the furniture will be installed. For example, a wardrobe is most often assembled lying down, so a large floor area is required.
  • Protect the floor - spread cardboard or fabric on the floor to protect the surface from scratches. You can also use the cardboard box that the furniture came in for this.
  • Plan an assistant - it is advisable to involve another person to move large-sized furniture. This will prevent possible injuries, for example, straining back muscles.
  • Prepare tools in advance - so that you do not have to interrupt your work in search of a missing key or screwdriver, prepare everything you need in advance. Sort screws and fasteners by size and place them in different containers for easy viewing.

During assembly

  • Follow the instructions carefully - before starting work, read the instructions, check if all parts and fittings are included.
  • Start simple – if you are a beginner, it is better to try to assemble a small structure first, for example, a drawer.
  • Be careful with power tools – inexperience with a screwdriver or drill can cause irreparable damage. For more delicate stages, choose hand tools.
  • Do not tighten the screws all the way with force – especially if you are using a power tool. This can damage the structure of the furniture board or plywood.
  • Check the level and symmetry – regularly measure and check that the structure is even, and especially that the diagonals are the same length to avoid cracks or crooked cabinets.
  • Do not remove the protective film ahead of time – it is recommended to remove the protective film from the parts only after the assembly is complete.
  • Give the glue time to dry – to attach the mirror, it is better to glue it horizontally. In the case of large mirrors, it is recommended to leave the piece with the mirror glued on a flat horizontal surface for several hours so that the glue has time to harden.

The most common mistakes to avoid

  • Starting work without reading the instructions.
  • Not comparing all the parts and fittings with the instruction manual before starting assembly.
  • Assembling large parts before small ones - to gain experience, it is better to start with small ones.
  • Mixing up the right and left, top and bottom parts.
  • Assembling furniture on an uneven or dirty surface.
  • Incorrect use of tools, especially electric ones.
  • Ignoring the assembly sequence specified in the instructions.
  • Failure to check the symmetry or diagonal measurement.
For high-quality assembly of furniture, you need space, time, appropriate tools and attention to detail. If you are not confident in your abilities or the furniture set is complex, it is better to entrust this to professionals. This will help you avoid mistakes and save time and nerves.