Hello,
When I tried to move a wardrobe, I realized it is glued to the wall
On one side (left front side), it is glued to the wall via a spacer board on the wall. This is glued about 1.5 dm from the top but does not seem to be glued further down. Then it is also glued along the entire right backside (not the entire backside, but "only" the end of the right side piece (about 1 cm wide and the same length as the wardrobe's height) - if you understand what I mean). The end of the left side piece does not seem to be glued.
How on earth do I get this off the wall without destroying it? There is a risk that if I try to pry it out, the entire plasterboard will come off...
I'm considering if I can saw with a very narrow saw through the whole glue joint. Could that work? If so, I need tips on the saw to use, or good saw blades that last.
Or are there other ideas on how this can be solved? Or tips on what not to do are just as valuable...
Thank you so much in advance!
When I tried to move a wardrobe, I realized it is glued to the wall
On one side (left front side), it is glued to the wall via a spacer board on the wall. This is glued about 1.5 dm from the top but does not seem to be glued further down. Then it is also glued along the entire right backside (not the entire backside, but "only" the end of the right side piece (about 1 cm wide and the same length as the wardrobe's height) - if you understand what I mean). The end of the left side piece does not seem to be glued.
How on earth do I get this off the wall without destroying it? There is a risk that if I try to pry it out, the entire plasterboard will come off...
I'm considering if I can saw with a very narrow saw through the whole glue joint. Could that work? If so, I need tips on the saw to use, or good saw blades that last.
Or are there other ideas on how this can be solved? Or tips on what not to do are just as valuable...
Thank you so much in advance!
Do you have any tips for a good saw/saw blade? To be able to saw, the blade needs to be narrow, durable, and bendable since the wardrobe is glued tight against the wall, making it difficult to reach - especially once you've gotten a bit down.P patrikd84 said:
A multi-tool with a saw blade can cut flush with the wall in principle. Otherwise, a reciprocating saw. But with that, you won't get as close to the joint. Is it not possible to cut with a utility knife in the joint? And then pry it loose with a crowbar.
Yes, it might work with the utility knife. A small problem there is that I can't use the actual holder, as the blade would not be parallel to the wall (with the holder, it's too thick). The reciprocating saw just doesn't fit - it's too "thick" where you hold it. It's 0 mm to the wall. It should be a flexible saw since I won't be able to hold the saw straight when cutting, but the blade must go in parallel along the wall. Something like a Japanese saw that is flexible might work, or a different model!? Are you also thinking that sawing is the best option, or are there other alternatives?SkitOxe said:
I have one like this:A _ametist_ said:
https://www.jula.se/catalog/verktyg-och-maskiner/handverktyg/sagar/sticksagar/sag-120220/
The blade is flexible, maybe it could work?
A hacksaw blade might work, otherwise there are handles for reciprocating saw blades available for purchase, for example https://www.bauhaus.se/saghandtag-tigersagb
Well, you've mentioned a solution yourself, Japanese saw! I've never used one myself, but isn't the whole point that the blade can be very thin? Then it should be flexible enough for you to lay the blade along the wall at an angle to the handle. You should be able to manage without too much damage to the wall, and what little there is can just be patched up.
Another option is to saw so that there is a centimeter or less left of the closet wall. Then take an angle grinder with a grinding disc and grind away the rest, first coarse, then fine. It will be dusty as heck, but it should work.
Power tools are all well and good, but in this case, I would probably go with the Japanese saw.
Another option is to saw so that there is a centimeter or less left of the closet wall. Then take an angle grinder with a grinding disc and grind away the rest, first coarse, then fine. It will be dusty as heck, but it should work.
Power tools are all well and good, but in this case, I would probably go with the Japanese saw.
That's exactly what you're saying. I need a slim and flexible saw that can cut at an angle flush against a wall/wardrobe edge. I was considering what type of saw would be best - but maybe the Japanese saw is just that. I've never used one myself either. But is it flexible enough to handle this?
Has anyone here on the forum used a Japanese saw? Are they flexible enough for this?
Has anyone here on the forum used a Japanese saw? Are they flexible enough for this?
Actually, I think it would have worked with a regular handsaw, even one of those is flexible enough to be directed. However, you might not have much precision with a handsaw, which is why I believe more in a Japanese saw. But, hopefully, someone who has actually used one, not just seen one on a postcard, will comment.
