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Flat-pack furniture assembly: organise before tightening

Make flat-pack assembly easier by checking parts, fasteners and the sequence before starting.

Open the package where you have a clear, stable working area. Keep the instructions and identify each panel and hardware group. Check for damaged or missing pieces before beginning, while packaging still makes it easy to identify the product.

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Follow the sequence

Lay out fasteners in labelled groups and compare them with the parts list. Similar screws can have different lengths, so do not substitute by appearance. Assemble in the instructed order and check panel orientation before tightening.

Use the specified tools and tightening method. A power driver can damage fittings if the instructions call for manual assembly or controlled force. Avoid forcing a misaligned joint; stop and recheck orientation and part identity.

Include the final safety steps

Follow all required wall-restraint and anchoring instructions. If the wall type or fixing is uncertain, obtain competent help. A completed-looking unit is not ready for use until the maker's safety requirements are met.

Check stability on the intended surface and observe load limits. Keep children away from the unfinished assembly and secure small parts throughout the job.

Before discarding packaging

Confirm all fittings and safety components are installed.
Check doors, drawers and adjustments as directed.
Retain model details and instructions for future moves.

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Choose the exact driver tips listed by the furniture maker. A correct manual tool may be safer for delicate fittings than using a powered driver to save a few minutes.

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Parts organiser

A shallow tray can keep screw types separate during assembly. Label compartments from the instruction sheet so similar fasteners do not become interchangeable by accident.

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IKEA UK: furniture tip-over prevention and wall anchoring
A manufacturer's explanation of restraints and wall-specific fittings. Use the assembly and anchoring instructions supplied with your own furniture.
Consulted 12 October 2026.