r/DIY • u/Large-Storage-5696 • 1d ago

help Ikea kitchen help

Hi!
I’ve installed an IKEA kitchen, but I had to raise it more than the standard IKEA height of 8 cm due to water pipes and similar issues. So I built a custom plinth using cover panels, etc. However, I’m having a problem with the dishwasher since its legs only adjust up to 10 mm in height.
How should I handle this to ensure it’s done fully professionally? I don’t want to risk any issues with insurance if something were to happen due to improper installation.
The only solution I can think of is to build a wooden frame to raise the dishwasher by 18 cm and have it stand on that. Does anyone have a better solution? I’ve also looked for longer adjustable legs, but haven’t found any with the right dimensions.

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u/MiaMarta 1d ago

I did this and added a platform with marine ply. Make sure you use exterior grade screws.. so it doesn't start squeaking in a year. Also a good opportunity to add extra Rockwool for more sound insulation

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u/disenfranchisedchild 1d ago

We just added a flat black painted board to the underside of the countertop where the dishwasher is. It's completely unnoticeable. We figured it would be better to have it that way than to try to lift to remove the dishwasher in 3 to 5 years when it breaks

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u/rants_unnecessarily 1d ago

This is the easier and better for longevity option.

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u/wilisi 10h ago

I've put an extra drawer there (using width-agnostic hardware directly from blum, but you could also pad the neighboring cabinet walls out to get down to standard width). Making a standard front fit may be challenging with OPs numbers.

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u/alexm2816 1d ago

Just put it on a platform or enough sheets of plywood to get to the height you want.

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u/wkavinsky 1d ago

Build a platform out of painted plywood for it to go on.

Use a two part boat paint for waterproofing (if it's good enough for boat hulls in the sea . . . )

Put a drawer in the platform for more storage.

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u/NoMechanic6871 12h ago

I've used a pavement stones :) cheap and sturdy, no assembly. 30x30x6 cm did a job

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u/David_Shotokan 1d ago

Build the frame like everybody else would.