Furniture & flatpack guides — HomeGraft

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FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSAdjust wardrobe and cabinet door hingesFix sagging, misaligned or detached wardrobe and cabinet doors by adjusting hinge screws, rehanging clip-on hinges, or repairing worn screw holes.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 12 STEPSAssemble a bunk bed safelyAssemble a flatpack bunk bed, fit the guard rails correctly, and anchor it to the wall safely.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 12 STEPSAssemble a flatpack bed frameBuild a flatpack bed frame from panels to mattress-ready, including safely wall-fixing a tall headboard on any wall type.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 16 STEPSAssemble a flatpack bookcaseAssemble a flatpack bookcase and fix an anti-tip strap to the wall so it can't topple over.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 12 STEPSAssemble a flatpack chest of drawersAssemble a flatpack chest of drawers from panels to a finished unit, then anchor it to the wall to stop it tipping.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 12 STEPSAssemble a flatpack cot safelyAssemble a flatpack cot safely, checking every fixing, bar gap and mattress fit before your baby sleeps in it.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 8 STEPSAssemble a flatpack deskAssemble a flatpack desk from box to finished, wobble-free desk in one session using the supplied fittings.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 13 STEPSAssemble a flatpack kitchen unitAssemble a flatpack kitchen unit, hang it level, and fix it securely to your specific wall type.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 10 STEPSAssemble a flatpack wardrobeAssemble a flatpack wardrobe safely, working through the panels in order, then fix the anti-tip strap correctly for your wall type.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSAssemble flatpack furniture without the frustrationAssemble flatpack furniture in the right order, then anchor tall pieces safely to whatever wall you actually have.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 6 STEPSFit new handles to a chest of drawersRemove old drawer handles, mark and drill new pilot holes accurately, then fit and tighten your new handles.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 7 STEPSFix a broken drawer bottomRemove the broken base, cut or repair a new panel, then refit and reinforce the drawer corners for a lasting fix.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 7 STEPSFix a squeaky bed frameFind where a bed frame squeaks, then tighten, cushion and lubricate every joint so it stays quiet.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 8 STEPSFix a stripped screw hole in chipboardFill a worn screw hole in chipboard furniture with glue and wooden splinters, then re-drill and refit the screw for a solid hold.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 10 STEPSFix a wobbly chair by regluing the jointsReglue loose chair joints properly: strip old glue, dry-fit, clamp square, and let it cure overnight for a solid repair.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 6 STEPSFix a wobbly tableWork out why a table rocks, tighten or reglue loose joints, then level it with glides or pads.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 8 STEPSFix a wooden drawer that sticksClean, sand and lubricate a sticking wooden drawer, and tighten any loose joints, in one short session.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSFix cam locks that won't tightenFree the furniture joint, check the cam and dowel are aligned, then tighten or replace the lock to fix a wobbly flatpack joint.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSFix flatpack drawers that don't run straightLevel the cabinet, fix loose runners, square the drawer box, then lubricate so it glides straight again.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSLevel furniture on an uneven floorLevel wobbly furniture on an uneven floor using packers or adjustable feet, then check and protect the floor.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 11 STEPSRecover a drop-in chair seatStrip the old fabric and foam from a drop-in seat pad, then staple on new fabric for a snug, tidy finish.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 7 STEPSRefix the back panel of a wardrobeTake off the loose back panel, check the frame, then nail or screw it back on squarely.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 7 STEPSRemove water rings from a wooden tableLift white water rings from a wooden table using gentle heat or oil, then re-blend the finish so it matches.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 7 STEPSRepair a scratch in wooden furnitureFix a scratch in wooden furniture by cleaning it, filling if needed, matching the colour, and sealing.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 11 STEPSRepair a split in a wooden table topClean, glue, clamp and refinish a split table top so the joint is strong and barely visible.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 8 STEPSRepair chipped veneerFix a chipped or scratched veneer edge on furniture with filler or glue, then sand and refinish to blend in.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 8 STEPSReplace a broken bed slatMeasure, remove, and replace a single broken bed slat so the base supports the mattress evenly again.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 8 STEPSReplace castors on a chair or unitSwap worn or broken castors on a chair, desk or unit so it rolls smoothly and stands level again.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 10 STEPSReplace drawer runners on a chest of drawersFit new drawer runners so a chest of drawers slides smoothly again, working from removal to final testing.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 10 STEPSShorten table legs evenlyMark each table leg accurately, cut them to the same shorter length, then smooth and refit the feet so it stands level.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSStop a wardrobe or bookcase wobblingFix a wobbling wardrobe or bookcase to the wall safely, using the right anchor for your wall type.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 12 STEPSStrip and refinish a wooden tableStrip old varnish or paint off a wooden table, sand it smooth, then rebuild the finish with stain and protective coats.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSTake flatpack furniture apart to move houseTake flatpack furniture apart methodically, labelling every fixing, so you can rebuild it easily in your new home.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSTighten a loose headboardFind out why your headboard wobbles, then tighten or refix it safely, checking the wall type before drilling into any wall-mounted bracket.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 7 STEPSTighten a loose table leg on a bolt-on fittingTurn the table over, identify the bolt type, tighten every fitting evenly, and fix any stripped screw holes.

FURNITURE & FLATPACK · 9 STEPSWax or oil wooden furnitureClean, lightly sand, then feed the wood with wax or oil in thin coats, buffing between each for a smooth finish.