Wall mounted ironing boards: how to choose and attach?

Each housewife should have the minimum set of auxiliary things that she cannot do without. In addition to household appliances and appliances, an ironing board will be an important item. Not all apartments have the necessary dimensions to contain and use it, therefore wall models are gaining more and more popularity. The ability to choose the right board, attach it and use it will make it possible to save space and make the working area as comfortable as possible.

Ironing boards, which are attached to the wall, are most often hidden in a closet in order to hide the object needed in everyday life nearby and to rationally distribute the space of the room. A wall-mounted ironing board will be convenient for those who do not have a storage room or a special room for household needs in the apartment. Thus, it is possible to place all the necessary things in one place: an iron, a spray bottle with water, accessories for cleaning the iron, an additional armrest for the board, and much more. The wall-mounted model is usually devoid of such advantages and can be placed in any corner of the apartment, even if it is not very convenient for the owners.

If the ironing board is hidden in the closet, it is often made foldable, which means that the device becomes much more complicated. There are such basic elements as:

• support;
• folding mechanism;
• ironing surface.

The support is the part that attaches directly to the surface of the wall or cabinet. It is important to fix the base well so that it can easily support both things during ironing and the weight of the board when folded.The next important detail is the fasteners, which should be made only of high-quality and durable materials in order for the product to serve as long as possible.

The dimensions of the board can be very diverse, from miniature ones, where small wardrobe items will be placed, to a full-fledged one and a half meter surface, on which you can easily iron an evening dress or raincoat. The fasteners will be different for each of the cases: a more powerful structure requires strong and reliable systems, a smaller one makes it possible to use dowels and self-tapping screws of a suitable length, which are screwed into the back wall of the cabinet, if it is strong enough, or into the wall.

There are many options for wall-mounted ironing boards, so it is important to know about all the available options before making the final choice.

There are such options:

• folding;
• built-in;
• folding and folding;
• suspended and hinged.

The folding version is the most popular, due to the maximum strength of the product, as well as stability, which allows you to safely leave the iron on the surface without fear that it will fall. This option can last for many years, delighting the hostess, being convenient to use and reliable. Among the design features of this option are the following:

• the tabletop is attached to a metal frame with a folding mechanism, which, in turn, is attached to the wall;
• a folding structure, which is located on the wall, can have various dimensions;
• it is difficult to find a board attached in this way in the room, because a suitable location is chosen for it;
• to improve the system, a cabinet-type structure is built around the board, or it is bought initially, taking into account the required dimensions.

Built-in ironing boards can be presented with the following options:

• a wardrobe with a mirror where the board is located;
• swing wardrobe or wardrobe;
• pencil case or hanging cabinet with shelves that can be placed in any room.

A very convenient option is to build the ironing surface into a drawer or a separate shelf. In this case, a lifting mechanism is additionally mounted, which raises the board higher during operation, and lowers it to the level of the shelf, which allows it to be hidden, making it completely invisible. There are also built-in structures that can be rotated to iron any item with maximum comfort.

A folding ironing board is a structure, the surface of which does not consist of one piece of wood or metal, but of several. Often there are only two of them. This option makes it possible to reduce the area of ​​the board, which makes it easier to place it in any cabinet, shelf or cabinet. The ironing process does not suffer in any way, only the procedure for setting the board and cleaning it becomes more complicated, due to the additional steps for laying out the parts, fixing them and reverse actions.

A suspended wall structure is not always framed by a wardrobe or similar furniture; in some cases, the board is simply attached to the wall. This is convenient if the room is intended for cleaning and other similar events. Due to its simplicity, the trowel can be easily brought into working position and also quickly removed. In this case, it is important to purchase reliable fastening mechanisms and screw the board well to the wall.

The hinged structure differs little from the suspended one, the only difference is that the ironing surface in this case is autonomous, it is hung on fixtures that are already in the wall or any other surface. You can store parts of a single whole both in one place and in different ones, this does not affect the functionality in any way.

The choice of option will be determined by the room in which you want to install the ironing board, the dimensions of the room, in addition, it is important how often the hostess will use the surface and what size of things she usually iron. Taking all of these factors into account can help you choose the most appropriate option.

To make the right choice, it is important to know not only the types of the device, but also the popular models of boards that currently exist on the market.

Among the most relevant are the following.

• Iron slim - is a transformer, because it is built into a wardrobe, which is disguised behind a mirror; a feature of the model is the socket, which is already built into the cabinet, and for a spectacular appearance, the whole structure is made in a metallic shade.

• Shelf on Iron Box Eco - this option is in many ways similar to the previous one, since it is built into the closet, but the distinguishing feature will be two shelves that are added inside so that it is possible to place clothes or necessary little things.

• Asko Hi 115 T - represented by a completely different modification, which is installed in a drawer of the cabinet, which allows you to significantly save space in the room, in addition, the entire board with the mechanism is made of steel which allows you to evenly distribute the load, which significantly extends the service life of the equipment.

There are a lot of options for wall, built-in and folding models, therefore, before buying, it is worth comparing the main characteristics, and it is best to personally look at the product, try to fold and unfold it. Not all brands release such a line, some still prefer the classics, those models that are installed anywhere in the room and are autonomous; among these are the well-known and popular Ikea company.

To make the right choice of a wall-mounted ironing board, you should pay attention to some things that will help you assess the quality of the product, its performance and ease of use. These include the following characteristics.

• Checking the quality of the folding mechanism. This detail is fundamental, so you should pay special attention to it. If this mechanism gives the impression of not the best quality, it is light and can deform with effort, then this is not at all what is worth buying. The quality of the metal and the assembly of the folding system must be at a height, only this guarantees the duration of the work with the board.
• Checking the quality of the support. A very important point is the fastening of the board support to the wall, cabinet or shelf, which guarantees the reliability of the trowel inside both in the folded and in the working position. With a weak or poor-quality support, the board may simply fall out of the niche in which it is located.

• The weight that the ironing board has. With too much weight, it will be difficult for any support to withstand the loads and sooner or later the mounts will not withstand. In addition to this factor, you should pay attention to the thickness of the wall to which the trowel is attached. The optimal weight of the structure and the required wall thickness will make it possible to securely fix the board and use it without any risk.
• Checking the add-ons that come with the board and cabinet. In addition to the box where the trowel is located, there may be a number of additions that can significantly affect the cost of the goods: inside there may be several shelves for linen or necessary things, an outlet, a board height adjuster. Instead of a regular cabinet door, a mirror, etc. can be installed.
• It is worth paying special attention to the stability of the board in the working position. This is important for those who have small children or pets who can accidentally hook on the ironer, causing the iron to fall and unpleasant consequences. In addition, the hostess herself may accidentally burn herself, having an unstable surface for ironing.

After going through all the above criteria, you can quite easily choose for yourself a high-quality product that will last a long time and reliably. In order for the wall structure to be appropriate in a particular room, it is worth choosing it in accordance with the dimensions. For a small room, a compact model is needed, where only the most necessary things will be available, and for a spacious room there is an opportunity to purchase what will be most convenient for the hostess.

To place an ironing board on the wall with your own hands, you need to know certain rules by which this work is carried out. It's worth starting with deciding what type of board to deal with. If the board is located in a pull-out drawer, then it can be secured thanks to the support structure, which should already be in place. It is important that the height of the pull-out shelf does not exceed one meter, otherwise it will significantly complicate the ironing process.

If you want to hang the ironing board by placing it on the wall or in the closet, then the process will be different. In this case, you will need a holder and a bracket, the materials of which may differ, but most often it is a symbiosis of steel and plastic. It is this tandem that allows you to create a reliable fastening system that will allow you to quickly remove the board and bring it into working position, while the reliability of the product will be at the highest level.

Each of the above options is convenient for small apartments, where there is not a lot of space for household items. With the help of shelves and drawers, it is possible not only to hide the ironer, but also to make it convenient to use by equipping it with a turning mechanism in any direction. In the absence of support from the bottom, it is much more convenient to iron sweaters and other things that cannot be unfastened. Wall-mounted and built-in structures have many advantages and only one disadvantage, which is the high cost of the product.

Tips for choosing boards in the video below.