🚀🚀🚀🚀 IKEA should give you a percentage of the sales of these rails, you were the only one who explained step by step visually without having to second guess what’s next 💯💯💯
Hold your horses, i think ikea changed the system, they now include the ceiling mounts but only the bottom part, which by the looks of it, screws on directly into the ceiling as people were complaining about the mounts sliding out while pulling curtains.
This helped me SO much!! Thank you for taking the time to post it. The packaged instructions were absolutely atrocious (i’ve put together many Ikea items so i am used to their directions) and i needed this video to help me put up my rails properly.
I’m not crazy. I installed a 15’ by 9’ IKEA laundry cabinet system but cannot see how to mount this to the ceiling. No brackets. Drove 1 hour to the store… no brackets. So how does this work? I get the slide mechanism… but this doesn’t go to the ceiling.
I'm in the UK and I don't have the ceiling brackets in the pack. Looking at the menial, you only need the little lever bracket. It mounts to the ceiling with a washer so it can layer rotate.
I didn’t know Mark Ruffalo make how-to videos. I really appreciated it. Like everyone else said, the package instructions are possibly the worst ikea has ever produced
Where did you buy the wall mount clips? I have been trying to install these rods since December and Ikea has not been able to help. Their installation video on their website does not even include the mount but it is definitely needed.
At the time I installed this system, more than a year ago, all pieces were sold separately. Six months later, they were sold in kits for either ceiling or wall mounted, different brackets. The wall brackets appear to be available in the kits. I have not seen or heard of the ceiling brackets for some time.
How in gods name did you get the clips to slide into the ceiling mount? Seems simple enough but both of my pieces will NOT slide in so I can’t go any further with installation until I force them in with a hammer!
I just purchased mine a week ago (January 2022) It came with all the items needed. I did not have to purchase anything else. Based on the front cover of your manual, which also is slightly different, more parts are included as well. So it may be based on when you last purchased your item.
This is definitely the case now. Checking Ikea US today shows the rail set includes "2 ceiling fixtures", which based on the pics are the ceiling mounts.
@@tehblue this made it much easier to put up. Not having to go back to the store. Although, I had hoped for them to at least come with basic screws/mounts.
Part of my ceiling was opened for access to plumping and I used local code to determine the width of joist. My first time I missed but got it on the second.
Unfortunately I no longer see the mount listed on the IKEA US site but may be available in other regions. As of yesterday my local Ikea did not have it in stock either.
Those ceiling brackets aren’t included and IKEA doesn’t sell them. It also doesn’t come with screws to attach the plastic piece to the ceiling. I had to get a couple screws. Took me a while to figure this all out.
At what point did you flip out and and have a mental break down when you realized that 5 day journey through the IKEA Forest was for nothing and you had to buy the locking anchors separately?
@@kianaporter-isom6254 you’ll have to screw them directly into the ceiling they aren’t being manufactured anymore. Just screw the lever in the ceiling and it’ll work just fine. Use a 1.5inch wood screw
My father literally had a stroke walking through the store. I wish I was lying… but I’m not. Finding the pieces for this was a pain in 2023!!! (Btw, he’s fine now…but really??!!)
Unfortunately I no longer have the plastic bag the mounts came in. I don't remember them having a name either, just a Ikea number. I don't believe these are available separately anymore. The rail kit for ceilings now includes "2 ceiling fixtures" which are the same mounts. Good luck!
I have vent covered sections in my ceiling to access shut-off valves so I was able to see where some are. Typically they are run 16 or 24 inches apart. I think 16 is more common, so you could guesstimate the measure from one end of the wall. Lightly tap in a picture hanging nail, they are black with a brass top, very thin and make a barely noticeable hole, to see if you hit a joist.
Sesrch of Ikea US no longer shows them as separate pieces (ceiling mounts) but rather as part of the rail set. Search "Vidga single rail" and the description now says "2 ceiling fixtures" included.
I had some extra decking screws but your average 2" screw is enough as long as you attach to your rafter ties/joists. For concrete, 2" concrete bolts or concrete fasteners should do, depending on weight. I should note I diy and not a contractor so you may want profeasional advice depending on your application.
@@tehblue ok cool thanks, I was actually thinking 1" should do. But will think about 2" per your advise (will double check in home depot). Too bad ikea don't sell those brakets separately coz they are such a cheap plastic, I don't have confidence in 2 of them holding a track and 2 layers of heavy curtains. I wanted to put 3 brackets at least per track (but only 2 comes in a package)
