How do I build a large desk with Elfa and a countertop? Approx. 2700 x 650.

[mrsnhp]

I had such a solution with a tabletop from Ikea. The tabletop was the kind that is "hollow," so it's thick but weighs nothing. I had a fairly deep tabletop, so to get a little extra support, I placed legs at the front edge of the tabletop (also from Ikea, as the tabletop has pre-drilled holes and everything).

We use Elfa for a variety of things, including heavy drawers with tools. We use the tracks that hang on a rail. When the shelves are empty, they can rattle and wobble a bit in different directions, but as soon as there's some weight on them, they become stable.

 

[Banansvenne]

You can of course also combine with Johan's suggestion if you want to reinforce a bit. However, I would make sure to keep 100mm free above the radiator, so it doesn't work so well to combine with a beam on the wall. But on the right side.

I would say use ELFA rails and brackets. Make sure you get the right height, etc. When you're completely satisfied, screw in a couple of beams or support legs if you feel the need.

If you have rails all the way down, it might also work to put a small shelf under the desk for a router/switch or maybe a nice pillow to put your legs on.

Thanks!
How much air needs to flow through to prevent cold drafts? Would it work to push the board all the way to the wall but, for example, drill ventilation holes of 50mm with about 100mm apart?

Henrik

 

[Tomtom79]

Thank you!
How much air needs to flow through to prevent the cold draft? Would it work to push the board all the way to the wall but, for example, drill ventilation holes of 50mm with about 100mm spacing?

Henrik

Unfortunately, that question can't be answered. It completely depends on how much heat the house loses and how well the window insulates. But anything is better than nothing.

If the radiator is usually very hot, more airflow is probably needed; if it is normally very cool even when it's cold and windy outside, less is needed.

 

[Banansvenne]

Now I am basically in the home stretch with the project!

It ended up being four Elfak rails and a 27mm pine countertop approximately 2700x620, where I routed the edges and treated it with hard wax oil. Sure, it sways a millimeter if I put weight on it, but overall everything feels very stable. I also cut out a piece under the window to reduce the risk of cold drafts. We'll see if that's enough or if more is needed.

 

[Johan Gunverth]

Propert! 👌

 

[Andreas123456]

Now I'm almost finished with the project!

It ended up being four Elfa tracks and a 27mm pine countertop measuring about 2700x620, where I routed the edges and applied hard wax oil. It wobbles a millimeter or so if I put weight on it, but overall it feels very stable. I also cut out a piece under the window to reduce the risk of cold drafts. We'll see if that's enough or if more is needed.

Are you using only Elfa brackets for the desk or have you reinforced it with larger brackets or joists?

 

[Banansvenne]

Are you using only Elfa brackets for the desk or have you reinforced with larger brackets or studs?

Only Elfa. Their brackets which are about 50 cm.