tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post3028093508564609304..comments2024-03-22T07:23:05.312-04:00Comments on ROOK: Stuva ReviewRook Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730672536510083533noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-25352840235565732342019-01-08T15:14:55.454-05:002019-01-08T15:14:55.454-05:00Thank you so much for this comment! What an absolu...Thank you so much for this comment! What an absolute nightmare!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440107078809782565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-60511639445757330122017-12-28T12:35:07.738-05:002017-12-28T12:35:07.738-05:00I purchased the 75” tall stuva frame and assembled...I purchased the 75” tall stuva frame and assembled it yesterday and today. Initially I really struggled attaching the backboard to the side panels. It was nice to see that others struggled too! I found a super easy solution and through I’d share.<br /><br />First, I laid one side on the ground and inserted the back from above (like others here mentioned). <br /><br />I couldn’t use the same method for the second side. So, I tilted it back over so the back of the backboard was on the ground and ripped the packaging apart. I slid the top flat part of the box under the backboard so it created a flat surface above the carpet (it seemed like the carpet was getting caught in between the backboard and side panel) then I used masking tape to tape the rest of the box to the side panel. (I did this so the sides of the box were still intact and facing away from the panel and helped prop the side panel up from the other direction) <br /><br />I got a hammer and very carefully whacked at the bolts from the outer side of the side panel (now covered in cardboard). I started at the top and once the top bolt was in, I temporarily installed the top panel (to keep the top of the side board from piping out as I moved down the line). Then I whacked the bottom into place and moved to the middle bolts. I used extra layers of cardboard for the middle bolts as they seemed tougher than the top and bottom. <br /><br />Using this method I installed the side panel in a matter of minutes. When I removed the cardboard, I checked for hammer damage and saw none. It went from being super hard and frustrating to being super easy. I was able to assemble the entire thing myself without any help from anyone. Which I am pretty proud of :)<br /><br />This is my first ikea project, but not my first assemble it yourself piece of furniture. The store was sold out, so I’m waiting for the doors and drawers to arrive in the mail.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904328506553458759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-11905284602921071312017-12-11T09:15:52.510-05:002017-12-11T09:15:52.510-05:00I have the rattle too, not sure what that is. I d...I have the rattle too, not sure what that is. I don't get me started on that bloody backboard. I thought I was going mad when it wouldn't go in. I'm in the middle of putting it together now, but I made need to stop for alcohol to make it more bearable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408904771549750920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-67761728504596206292017-12-09T04:55:32.644-05:002017-12-09T04:55:32.644-05:00Hi I also just bought the stuva set. I got two fra...Hi I also just bought the stuva set. I got two frames but found that when I move the frame parts(bottom sides and top) I can hear a rattling noise inside it.What can that be? Did you have the same or is my just faulty batch?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603157920177992214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-52082682932908971862017-11-25T05:11:57.099-05:002017-11-25T05:11:57.099-05:00I've also had terrible problems with the STUVA...I've also had terrible problems with the STUVA wardrobe the back panel is absolutely ridiculous the sides panels of it bowed out.But because I'd already damaged the back panel trying to fit it I couldn't take it back. Also the lead time is about 3 weeks to get stuff delivered so I've got no chance of getting it back. What I found I'm going to have to do is to use the internal shelving as braces countersink holes in the sides and screw the middle of the wardrobe together onto the shelving so that that draws in the sides panels . At present the drawers do not slide into place properly because the runners are too far apart. This means cosmetically the sides will have screw caps in them which won't look terrible but this was definitely the worst item I've ever bought from IKEA and the worst thing they've ever made! I've been making and using their kit for many years. I just wouldn't buy again this or recommend it to anyone unless you're going to do a bit of DIY to fix the back panel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300007819145134210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-11952655893782086922017-10-26T08:25:37.062-04:002017-10-26T08:25:37.062-04:00For info I had huge problems with the Stuva Mallad...For info I had huge problems with the Stuva Mallad drawers - the corssheads on the screws to fix the hinges on were far too small and every screwdriver I used slipped - if you buy these doors I'd recommend using different screws<br />Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934122422650635447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-57672671062480626022017-05-29T18:53:22.310-04:002017-05-29T18:53:22.310-04:00Had exactly the problems you spoke about. Your adv...Had exactly the problems you spoke about. Your advice saved my sanity and possibly putting a foot through the drawers in frustration! Am so grateful for your tips. Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307445034598532325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-28535084942927265512017-02-02T05:01:11.606-05:002017-02-02T05:01:11.606-05:003rd February 2017 9.45am
Like the purchaser, Anony...3rd February 2017 9.45am<br />Like the purchaser, Anonymous November 2013, we also found the Stuva five draw unit difficult to assemble. These units are very sturdy but could do with clearer instructions. We found the back of the main unit was easier to fit if you glued a piece of thick cardboard down the centre on the back (we used part of the original packaging) making it firmer. Anonymous’s guidelines for spacing drawers helped although ours worked out slightly differently. Our spacing of the drawers was 1st hole 1st runner, 9 clear holes, 2nd runner into 10th hole, 9 clear holes, 3rd runner into 10th hole, 8 clear holes, 4th runner into 9th hole, 4 clear holes, and 5th runner into 5th hole, leaving 2 clear holes at top. We also found that the face panel of the top two smaller drawers needed to go into the bottom groove. Hope this information is helpful to anyone else trying to assemble this unit.<br />mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922780772380113277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-36249841734579464162016-10-26T17:02:07.733-04:002016-10-26T17:02:07.733-04:00Hi, this is interesting as we had exactly l the sa...Hi, this is interesting as we had exactly l the same problem with the Stuva wardrobe. We are thinking of exchanging it incase it was a faulty batch. Did you do that? Was the replacement one okay. Thanks in advance for your help Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295367153624595821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-49895246018398162842016-10-06T23:43:39.057-04:002016-10-06T23:43:39.057-04:00I was frustrated with the stuva malady doors. The...I was frustrated with the stuva malady doors. They provide 4 shelf brackets that offset the mounting of a shelf so a shelf is closer to the front so the doors have something to hit against. But it doesn't mount properly. I called ikea and they said they only supply a 17.5 inch deep drawer but the depth of the cupboard is almost 18.5 inches. So they told me to leave a one inch gap at the back! Say what!!!! I thought the store would have figured it out so stopped by and guess what I found. They screwed the brackets into the dresser but not the shelf. It's a safety hazard in the store that they tell you in the directions not to allow. I am back at the store tomorrow to talk to the store manager. <br />Bottom line the MAL in stuva MALad is the Spanish translation for bad ! Doesn't really matter what the rest stands for. .......Snowmobilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073099199503198723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-87603021770719716572016-09-14T11:59:48.113-04:002016-09-14T11:59:48.113-04:00Hi, I have the same combination and can't get ...Hi, I have the same combination and can't get it right either! Did you manage to figure it out?herbyyyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840708157353062177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-72888604889241020902016-06-06T19:25:37.297-04:002016-06-06T19:25:37.297-04:00I have the same problem...I have a 4 drawer...you ...I have the same problem...I have a 4 drawer...you wouldn't happen to have the spacing for that?!? I cannot get it right<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-88300479197639931352015-09-06T00:58:36.637-04:002015-09-06T00:58:36.637-04:00I'm in the middle of assembling the Stuva ward...I'm in the middle of assembling the Stuva wardrobe frame and CANNOT get the backing into the slots. It's like the slots are too small for the backing to fit. I think it might be defective. We are SO frustrated and we've tried sliding the backing in with it on it's back, on it's side, AND upside down! Grrrrr! I guess we'll try exchanging it and if that doesn't work it's a no go. :/ Thanks though for posting (above). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-4308609370529703772013-11-03T21:44:35.242-05:002013-11-03T21:44:35.242-05:00I did purchase the Stuva 5 drawer- 3 large and 2 s...I did purchase the Stuva 5 drawer- 3 large and 2 small drawer configuration. It was horrible to assemble. The thin backing as a hint, is easiest to slide in when the frame is standing, not on its back as shown in the picture. Mine did not slide in well at all ever. Then the directions for the drawers on how to assemble them were incorrect for this configuration! The bottom drawer needs to be assembled with the base of the drawer slid in to the top slat, and the rest of the drawers need to be assembled with the base of the drawer slid into the bottom slat. This is counterintuitive but it works as I had to call Ikea and have them figure it out. Again, the directions are incorrect. The spacing between the drawers are as follows when counting holes from the bottom of the unit to attach the slider mechanism: First slider into the bottom hole, then go 8 holes between the next slider, then 10 holes between the next slider, then 9 holes between the next slider, then 4 holes between the last slider. I HOPE THIS HELPS EVERYONE IN THE WORLD who purchased this product!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-56995176445628341612011-09-04T12:50:18.538-04:002011-09-04T12:50:18.538-04:00Great review, very helpful as am considering the S...Great review, very helpful as am considering the Stuva range for my 7 yr old son's bedroom. He is starting junior school and will be wearing shirt and tie for first time so suddenly needs a wardrobe to hang shirts! Your pictures give more of a sense of size than the ikea site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930046051187121837.post-11393355562095311522011-08-19T15:41:26.312-04:002011-08-19T15:41:26.312-04:00Cushion, stat! I think a nice piece of upholstery ...Cushion, stat! I think a nice piece of upholstery weight Echino is in order...leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714031110554129830noreply@blogger.com