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BeforeRemove old non-functional wardrobe and install a new wardrobe.
Steps
Step 1
Our kids bedroom wardrobe was non-functional. There was space on the 2 sides and the top which was hard to access.
Planning with exact measurements was key. Considering every aspect was crucial to the success of this project.
Step 2
We wanted to install a flatpack wardrobe as we've done it on our walk in robe as well. The first step was to consider if we were removing the whole frame. We decided to leave a bit behind to make it a picture wall, which is what you see when you enter into the room.
Next step was to check if there were any of the walls were load bearing. Which i went into the roof cavity and checked.
Step 3
Next step was to remove the plaster sheets, and the framing. Once removed, there was a opening, exposing the outside brickwall (right of the picture). I framed that and plastered it. It took me a few evenings/ nights to get a perfect finish on the plastering.
Another tip, is to not cut too much of the carpeting. You can shave off whats not necessary when installing the wardrobes. A new strip of carpet nail strip was also installed and carpet was stretched.
You also need to have a tiny bit of wiggle room as you cannot just slide the wardrobes inside. So i left about 10mm to work with.
Step 4
Step 5
Painted the walls. Installed the wardrobe shell and secured it to the timber strips with liquid nails. Aligned and checked against a sprit level. Left it for 24hrs.
Filled gaps with thin timber strips 6-8mm between the wall and wardrobe. I used no gap. I found the corking to be challenging. Once it was smoothened, I allowed it to dry, the same time as the liquid nails.
Primed and painted the corked gaps.
Also cut the excess carpeting, leaving enough to neatly tuck infront of the kickboard.
I cut the new cornice using a template, primed and painted it.
There was a 8mm gap between the cornice and the wardrobe. So managed to source a similar coloured piece and glued it to the top before the cornice was installed the following day.
Primed and painted the exposed cornice cement.
Step 6
Once everything was done. Installed the wardrobe interiors.
I only had to buy a few things like the cornice, cornice cement, paint and primer brush and roller, liquid nail and timber strips and nail strips. I had everything else with me. All up cost me less than $100 for the above (not including the paint and primer, as i painted the whole room and ceiling). Whole project took me 2 weeks as i did most over the weekends and in the evenings after i returned from work and other commitments.
Hello @Imesh
What a fantastic wardrobe renovation! The clean, natural wood finish adds a beautiful warmth, and the layout is so practical, making it easy to keep everything organized. The drawers are especially convenient for accessible storage, and the open shelving at the top is perfect for decorative items or easy-to-grab essentials. It’s a stylish and functional upgrade!
Thank you for sharing such wonderful project.
Eric
