IKEA KALLAX FLIP| Extreme Ikea Kallax Transformation

Hey guys, so this weeks DIY I did and Ikea Kallax flip. I’ve seen Ikea flips all over the internet and thought I would try my own take on the Kallax flip. I was a little nervous for a few of these steps but I really took my time and I’m so happy with how my kallax flip went. First step I start my painting the Kallax. I was worried about taking this from white to black but I really took my time with this process. I knew with enamel paint I needed to do some priming layers. So I used black acrylic paint for the first two coats. Then I used enamel paint after that. It was my first time using enamel paint but I heard it was really durable. With painting a this Kallax I really want to make sure the paint was durable. It was a pretty long process and to have the enamel paint fully set took a while but it was worth it.

The second step to this Kallax makeover was putting a back on the two outside shelves. I prepped both boards with paint and enamel paint. Then I cut to the right side and screwed them on to the back.

The third step was making and attaching doors. This process I got straight from the TikTok I watched that inspired with flip. Taking two long tongue and groove wood planks. I cut them to side and screwed them together. After the doors were made I stained them and attached them to the Kallax.

Final step to my Ikea Kallax flip was attaching some legs to bottom. I got a set of four legs off of amazon. I loved the mid century modern legs and thought they fit the clean lines of the Kallax.

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Hey guys and welcome to my channel. I’m Mailey pronounced like Miley Cyrus and no I’m named after her. I’m an artist, DIYer, professional hair and makeup artist. I’ve always loved making thing, be artistic in whatever way I can. My interest in making this is very broad, I paint, I sew, I build you name it I do it, or at least have tried it. My love of DIY’s start from a young age but really took off when I got to college. I went to school for costume, hair and makeup design. I ended up working in film and television for a few years and I loved it. Now I’m out of the industry and love making videos for all of you!


Ikea Kallax
Door Measurements: 29 x 13
Back Pieces 30x 15

All tools used and supplies:
Dewalt Circular Saw
Dewalt Drill
Dewalt Impact Drill
Dewalt Cordless Orbital Sander
Valspar Kettle Black Paint
Rust-o-leum flat black enamel paint
MinWax Wood Finisher- Dark Walnut
Quarter Inch thick ply wood
Two 72 inch long tongue and groove boards
Small Door Hinge from Lowe’s
Door magnet from Lowe’s
Black cabinet handles from Lowe’s

Instagram: Mailey_Gonzales
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[CarsonSmash]

I'm so happy I found this! I have been planning out how to pull off this exact project all week! Only difference is I'm going to put a wood plank on the top to be the new surface. Yours looks great!

[scrapfancy]

Marley saying "that is not going to happen" priceless.
I love it. Need to make. Will I not sure. 🏝🌞💜

[laurendao]

Just so you know, all assembly instructions are available on Ikea’s website on the product page. But you really did save yourself a lot of time painting it assembled! A really great primer would have been sufficient for the melamine-like coating those Ikea pieces have, instead of sanding and the coat of acrylic. But the end result is fabulous! To me, adding legs to pieces like this make the biggest difference. Thanks for sharing!

[irismac]

This is fabulous sending my Mr Fix it this video ASAP ❤

[SimplyAngelwitch]

im going industrial look in my living room, this is just perfect, i love it and the doors look amazing, i love the walnut stain colour, you did a fantastic job thankyou for the upload its helped me heaps.

[ginnyberg]

There are great ideas and I’m proud of you.

[victoriacarter]

This is fantastic! I love this bohemian vibe!

[misia]

Looks great! I’m inspired to paint my kallax!!

[Kelli_D.]

Nice job, I personally would of done the sliding barn doors in the center, but that's because I love those types of doors. plus I wouldn't have to worry about regular doors not closing fully which would drive my ocd insane.

[teresamargiotti]

I love your presentation and the way you put together the video. Nice work and idea.

[elizabethbonilla]

Perfect for flip a old furniture. Also if you bought the black/ brown one it’s still a good
hack.

[ywljtrp]

Minimize tear out (splintering) by placing painter's tape down before tracing your line and cutting.

[kimwilson]

You did awesome! It drives me crazy you didn't stain the inside of the doors though 🤣

[dalangie]

Amazing. I want the try this with my Expedit (the former, thicker "Kallax"). What kind of screws did you use? Isn't the Kallax a hollow honeycomb inside like the Expedit?

[MaileyElaine]

Hey everyone if you want to see any specific DIY's let me know!?1?1?

[danadrewmichelle]

This is exactly what I was looking for! You did an amazing job, Girl!

[samkey]

Lol, "I hate chalk paint" that made me laugh.

[vsm]

…. Why didn’t you just get the black one?

[lmingr]

Love this idea, thanks for sharing this. May I ask what software you were using for the colors?

[mkazumi]

Cool ikea hack! The instructions can be found in the ikea website for all products that they still sell