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Secure Your Kallax: Step-by-Step Guide to Fix IKEA Kallax to Wall

By Nicole DavisNovember 7, 2025

Are you tired of your IKEA Kallax shelf wobbling or toppling over? It's time to secure it to the wall for safety and stability. This guide will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring your Kallax unit stays put and looks great.

Before we dive in, let's ensure you have the right tools and materials. You'll need a drill, wall plugs, screws, a spirit level, and a pencil. Safety first! Grab a dust mask and safety glasses too. Now, let's get started.

Preparation and Measurement

First, decide where you want your Kallax unit to go. Mark the center of the wall and the center of the unit. This will help you ensure it's level and centered.

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Measure the width of your Kallax unit and mark the same width on the wall, using a spirit level to ensure your marks are horizontal. These marks will guide you when drilling.

Gather Your Tools and Materials

As mentioned earlier, you'll need a drill, wall plugs, screws, a spirit level, and a pencil. Ensure your drill has the correct bit for your wall type (masonry or wood). The screws should be long enough to go through the Kallax back panel and into the wall.

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Drill Pilot Holes

Using your pencil marks as a guide, drill pilot holes into the wall. The size of the drill bit should match the width of your wall plug. This step prevents the wall from cracking when you insert the plugs.

Drill slowly and steadily, using a dust mask to protect against debris. Once you've drilled all the holes, it's time to insert the wall plugs.

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Securing the Kallax to the Wall

Now that your pilot holes are drilled, it's time to secure the Kallax to the wall. Start by placing the unit against the wall, aligning it with your marks.

Using a spirit level, ensure the unit is level. If it's not, adjust the legs of the Kallax until it is. This step is crucial to prevent the unit from wobbling once it's secured.

Insert Wall Plugs

Insert the wall plugs into the pilot holes. Tap them gently with a hammer until they're flush with the wall. Be careful not to push them in too far, as you'll need space for the screw.

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Once all the plugs are inserted, it's time to secure the Kallax to the wall.

Secure the Kallax with Screws

Using your drill, screw through the back panel of the Kallax and into the wall plugs. Go slowly to avoid stripping the screw or breaking the back panel. Stop drilling once the screw head is flush with the back panel.

Repeat this process for all four corners of the Kallax. Once all screws are in place, give the unit a gentle tug to ensure it's secure.

Congratulations! Your IKEA Kallax is now safely and securely attached to the wall. No more wobbling or toppling. Enjoy your newly stabilized storage solution.