Wall ironing boards: how to choose and attach?

Each hostess should have that minimum set of auxiliary things, without which she cannot do. In addition to household appliances and equipment, ironing board will be a rather important subject. Not all apartments have the necessary dimensions to contain and use it, because wall models are becoming increasingly popular. The ability to choose the right board, attach it and use will provide an opportunity to save space and make the work area as comfortable as possible.

Ironing boards that are attached to the wall, most often hiding in a closet to hide the necessary object in everyday life and rationally distribute the space of the room. The wall ironing table will be convenient for those who do not have a pantry or special room for household needs in the apartment. Thus, it is possible to place all the necessary things in one place: an iron, a briquette with water, accessories for cleaning the iron, an additional armrest for the board and much more. The wall model is usually devoid of such advantages and can be placed anywhere in 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 folding, which means the device becomes much more complicated. We can distinguish such basic elements as:

• support;
• folding mechanism;
• Ironing surface.

The support is the part that is attached directly to the surface of the wall or cabinet. It is important to firmly fix the base so that it can easily withstand both things when ironing and the weight of the board when folded. The next important detail is the fasteners that must be made only from 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, where small pieces of clothing will be placed, to a full one-and-a-half surface, on which you can easily iron an evening dress or raincoat. The fastener will be different for each of the cases: a more powerful design requires durable and reliable systems, a smaller one allows you to use dowels and screws of suitable length that are screwed into the back wall of the cabinet, if it is strong enough, or into the wall.

There are a lot of options for wall ironing, because it is important to know about all the existing varieties before making the final choice.

There are such options:

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

The folding version is the most popular, in view of the maximum durability of a product, and also the stability, allowing to leave quietly the iron on a surface, without being afraid that it will fall. This option can serve for many years, delighting the hostess, being comfortable to use and reliable. Among the design features of this option are the following:

• fixing the table top is made to the metal frame with a folding mechanism, which, in turn, is attached to the wall;
• the folding structure, which is placed on the wall, may have different dimensions;
• it is difficult to find a board attached in this way in the room, because it is chosen for a suitable location;
• in order to improve the system, a structure according to the type of cabinet is constructed around the board, or it is purchased initially, taking into account the necessary dimensions.

The built-in ironing boards can be presented by such options:

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

A very convenient option is to embed the ironing surface in a sliding wardrobe or a separate shelf. In this case, an additional lifting mechanism is also mounted, which raises the board higher during operation and lowers it to the level of the shelf, which makes it possible to hide it, making it completely invisible. There are also built-in structures that have the ability to turn to iron any things with maximum comfort.

A folding ironing board is a structure whose surface consists not of one piece of wood or metal, but of several. Often there are only two. This option makes it possible to reduce the area of ​​the board, which makes it easier to place it in any closet, shelf or cabinet. The process of ironing does not suffer in any way, only the procedure of setting the board and its cleaning becomes more complicated, due to the additional action on the layout of the pieces, their fixation and the reverse actions.

Hanging wall construction 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 activities. Due to its simplicity, the tiller can easily be brought into position and also quickly removed. In this case, it is important to acquire reliable fastening mechanisms and screw the board well to the wall.

The hinged construction differs little from the suspended one; the only difference is that the ironing surface is in this case autonomous, it is hung on the fasteners that are already in the wall or any other surface. It is possible to store parts of a whole as in one place, and in different, it does not affect the functionality in any way.

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

To make the right choice, it is important to know not only the variations 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 the cabinet, which is masked 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 respects similar to the previous one, since it is built into the wardrobe, but two shelves will be the hallmark, which are added inside so that you can place clothes or necessary trifles.

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

There are a lot of options for wall-mounted, built-in and folding models, because before you buy, you should compare the main characteristics and, best of all, personally see the product, try to fold it and fold it.Not all brands produce 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 company Ikea.

To the choice of wall ironing board was correct, you should pay attention to some things that will help 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 it is worth paying special attention to it. If this mechanism makes an impression that it is not of the highest quality, it is easy and can be deformed with an effort, then this is absolutely not something worth buying. The quality of the metal and the assembly of the folding system must be at the height, only this ensures the duration of work with the board.
• Check the quality of support. A very important point is the fixture of the board support to the wall, cabinet or shelf, which guarantees the reliability of the trowel stays inside both in the folded and in the working position. With a weak or poor-quality support board may simply fall out of the niche in which it is located.

• Weight that has an ironing board. With too much weight any support will be difficult to withstand the load and sooner or later the fasteners will not withstand. In addition to this factor, you should pay attention to the thickness of the wall, to which the finisher is attached. The optimal weight of the structure and the desired wall thickness will make it possible to securely fix the board and use it without any risk.
• Check add-ons that come with a board and wardrobe. In addition to the box where the paddle is placed, there may be a number of additions that can significantly affect the cost of goods: there may be several shelves for laundry or necessary things inside, a socket, a board height adjuster. Instead of the usual cabinet door, a mirror can be installed, etc.
• 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 may inadvertently catch the ironer, which will lead to the fall of the iron and unpleasant consequences. In addition, the hostess herself can accidentally get burned, having an unstable surface for ironing.

Walking through all the above criteria, you can easily choose for yourself a quality product that will last a long time and reliably. To wall construction was appropriate in a particular room, it is necessary to select it in accordance with the dimensions. For a small room you need a compact model, where there is only the most necessary, and for a spacious room you can get what is most convenient for the hostess.

To put an ironing board on the wall with your own hands, you need to know the specific rules by which this work is carried out. It is worth starting with the fact that you decide what type of board to deal with. If the board is located in a retractable box, then it can be fixed due to the supporting structure, which should already be available. It is important that the height of the sliding shelf does not exceed one meter, otherwise it will significantly complicate the process of ironing.

If there is a desire to hang the ironing board, placing it on the wall or in the closet, the process will be different. In this case, you will need a holder and a bracket, materials that may vary, but most often it is a symbiosis of steel and plastic.This tandem allows you to create a reliable system of fasteners, which allows 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 large amount of space for household trifles. With the help of shelves and drawers, it is possible not only to hide the ironer, but also to make it convenient to use, 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 are not possible to undo. Wall and embedded designs have many advantages and only one drawback, which is the high cost of the product.

Tips for choosing boards in the video below.