Buying IKEA spare parts online: the guide for repairing everything

A move, and the bag of screws disappears. A drawer slide fails after five years. A new box arrives incomplete. This is the classic frustration of IKEA assembly. Throwing away a piece of furniture for a mechanical detail is unwise.

Which ranges require the most repairs?

Modular models are the most affected. The PAX, BILLY, and KALLAX ranges dominate requests. Their components wear out or are lost during transport.

METOD kitchens and BESTÅ living rooms also require precise follow-up. IKEA distinguishes hardware from structural parts. Screws are easy to obtain. Panels, however, are more complex to replace.

Why is your cupboard door sagging?

Your door no longer closes or rubs against the frame. This is common with PAX wardrobes. The hinge spring is worn. Sometimes, the fixing screw pulls out of the melamine panel.

Simply replace the hinge (ref. 110338). If the hole in the wood is stripped, use a wooden dowel. Glue it with vinyl glue. Then screw in the new part. Your door will be aligned again.

Is your drawer jamming or coming off the rail?

The drawer jerks or falls. A plastic guide roller has likely broken. This is frequent on MALM dressers or KALLAX furniture. The part undergoes too much pressure during a sudden closure.

Order a drawer roller (ref. 101352). Ensure the fixing screw is perfectly flush. A protruding screw head blocks the bearing. This wears out the part prematurely.

Is your furniture wobbling or is a panel coming loose?

The furniture is no longer stable. A side panel moves. The culprit is often the cam lock (ref. 110335). This metal part wears out or breaks during rough disassembly.

Replace the broken cam lock. Tighten it firmly, but without forcing. Excessive tightening splits the compressed wood. The furniture then regains its original rigidity.

How to order your parts for free online?

IKEA offers a logistics service for small hardware. The system uses industrial references. The portal does not recognize furniture names.

Here is the procedure:

1. Go to the Customer Service section, then Spare Parts.
2. Enter the 6-digit code from your manual.
3. Confirm the choice via the photo.
4. Validate your delivery details.

Shipping is free. No credit card is required. Expect between 5 and 12 business days. Check the manufacturing date of your furniture, as IKEA sometimes modifies its components.

Why are some parts unavailable?

IKEA separates its inventory into two logistics worlds.

Part type	Logistics	Online access	Cost
Hardware (screws, cams)	Bubble envelope	Dedicated portal	Free
Structure (doors, backs)	Bulky package	Not available	Paid/Store

Structural elements are indivisible. A picker cannot open a PAX box to remove a board. This would make the kit unsellable. Shipping a single panel would be too expensive.

Where to find a replacement board or door?

For bulky parts, forget the postal route. Head to the "Circular Hub" in-store. You will find display pieces or damaged packages there.

The second-hand market is also a goldmine. Buy a damaged identical piece of furniture for a few euros. Recover its vital organs. This is the safest method to guarantee compatibility.

How to save a vintage IKEA piece of furniture?

Do you own a model from the 80s without a manual? The Natura or Guide ranges are highly sought after but no longer exist on the official site.

Explore digital archives. The IKEA museum offers catalogs dating back to 1950. Sites like ManualsLib host scans of disappeared manuals. Look for the "Supplier Number" under the furniture to identify the original factory.

For vintage items, dimensions vary. If a screw is lost, go to a specialized hardware store. Do not force old wood with modern screws that are too wide.

What to do for obsolete FAKTUM kitchens?

The FAKTUM range was replaced by METOD in 2014. Official stocks are exhausted, but the cabinets remain solid.

IKEA Hacking is the solution. Brands like Superfront or Noremax create custom doors for FAKTUM drillings.

For the mechanics, look for renovation hinges. FAKTUM often used Blum hardware. Adapter bases exist to avoid redrilling your cabinets.

How to replace worn sofa covers?

The structure of an IKEA sofa lasts a long time. The fabric, however, wears out. The cover is a replaceable part.

For current models (KIVIK, SÖDERHAMN), type "Cover [Model Name]" in the IKEA search bar. These are products, not spare parts.

For discontinued models (EKTORP, KARLSTAD), turn to specialists like Bemz or Comfort Works. Vinted is also useful for finding new covers.

Tips for durable assembly

Buying IKEA spare parts online is useful, but proper assembly prevents breakage.

Wall fixings. IKEA does not provide wall plugs. Use Molly plugs for drywall and high-performance nylon for concrete. A poorly fixed piece of furniture wears out faster.

Tools. Avoid using electric screwdrivers for cam locks. The torque is too strong. Use a manual PZ2 Phillips screwdriver. Feel the locking point to avoid forcing.

Wooden dowels. If a hole has widened, apply a drop of vinyl glue. If the gap is too large, wrap the dowel in a piece of adhesive tape to recreate friction.

Squaring the back. The back panel ensures stability. Measure the two diagonals of the furniture: they must be identical before nailing. Nail every 15 cm.

Slides. If a drawer jams, check the screws. They must be perfectly flush. A screw head protruding by 1 mm bends the slide and wears out the bearing.

Buying IKEA spare parts online brings your furniture back to life. You save money and reduce waste. Find your manuals and compatible parts below.