Step 3 of 7
TRONES shoe cabinet step 3 of 7: Level the upper marks and start the 2 upper screws
Lower the cabinet clear of the wall and hold a spirit level across the two pencil marks to check that they are level. Drive a pan-head wall screw into the wall (or wall plug) at each mark with the cross-head screwdriver, leaving the screw heads standing out a few millimetres from the wall.
- 2× Pan-head wall screw (not in the box)
Tools: Cross-head screwdriver, Spirit level
- Do not drive the upper screws flat against the wall yet: the keyhole slots need a gap behind the screw heads in step 4.
Common mistake: driving the upper wall screws flat against the wall. Leave the pan heads standing out a few millimetres from the wall in this step. If you drive them flat against the wall now, the keyhole slots in the back of the cabinet cannot hook over the screw heads in step 4; all four screws are tightened in step 6. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 7 steps
- 1 Unclip and lift out the tilting compartment
- 2 Hold the cabinet on the wall and mark the upper holes
- 3 Level the upper marks and start the 2 upper screws common mistake
- 4 Hang the cabinet and mark the 2 lower screw holes
- 5 Take the cabinet off and start the 2 lower screws
- 6 Hang the cabinet back on and tighten all 4 wall screws common mistake
- 7 Refit the tilting compartment and close the door
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | ||||||
| A | Cabinet bodyThe outer shell with a recessed tray on top, two keyhole slots near the top of the back wall, two screw holes near the bottom, and pivot lugs inside the front corners.180 × 390 × 520 mm | ×1 | 180 mm | 390 mm | 520 mm | Polypropylene plastic (at least 20% recycled) |
| Compartments | ||||||
| B | Tilting compartmentThe removable tilting shoe pocket and door, with a curved handle recess at the top front and pivot holes at the bottom corners.114 × 332 × 486 mm | ×1 | 114 mm | 332 mm | 486 mm | Polypropylene plastic (at least 20% recycled) |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. The overall size (52×18×39 cm) and package weight (5.09 kg for the 2-pack) are IKEA’s; wall thickness and hole positions are our own estimates. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cross-head screwdriverNot in the box: turns the four wall screws into the wall and tightens them against the back wall in step 6. | You need it | |
| PencilNot in the box: marks the upper keyhole slots in step 2 and the lower screw holes in step 4. | You need it | |
| Spirit levelNot in the box: checks that the upper and lower pairs of screw marks on the wall are level. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Polypropylene plastic (at least 20% recycled) | AB | |
Not in the box: 4 pan-head wall screws and 4 wall plugs per cabinet, suited to your wall (plus 1 screw max 13 mm if joining two cabinets side by side).
04Hardware
Questions
Are wall screws included with the IKEA TRONES shoe cabinet?
No. Wall screws and plugs are not in the box because the right fixing depends on whether your wall is plasterboard, masonry or wood. Each cabinet takes 4 pan-head screws (not countersunk).
How do you remove the TRONES door for mounting or cleaning?
Tilt the compartment open, reach inside the lower-left corner, press the left side wall inward until its pivot hole clears the oblong pivot lug on the cabinet side wall, and lift the compartment out.
Can you stack TRONES cabinets or join them side by side?
Yes. The recessed bottom foot of an upper cabinet nests into the recessed top tray of the cabinet below (fix every cabinet to the wall with 4 screws). Placed side by side, two cabinets can also be joined through the mid-height side hole with a screw at most 13 mm long.
How many pairs of shoes fit in TRONES 52×18×39 cm?
IKEA rates the 2-pack at about 4 pairs of shoes in total, or roughly 2 pairs per cabinet.
Safety
TRONES is only 18 cm deep and does not stand on its own: every cabinet must be fixed to the wall with 4 screws and wall plugs suited to your wall.
About this guide
This is an independent 3D engineering guide modeled from physical hardware specifications and standard fastener part numbers so you can identify your pieces before building. The outer size, 52 × 18 × 39 cm, is IKEA's published size. The overall size (52×18×39 cm) and package weight (5.09 kg for the 2-pack) are IKEA’s; wall thickness and hole positions are our own estimates. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Each 2-pack holds about 4 pairs of shoes (around 2 pairs per cabinet), and the recessed top tray holds keys, coins or a phone.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and TRONES are named only to say which product this guide is for.