IKEA warranty for cabinets & countertops
The short version
IKEA doesn't cover everything, but keeps sektion cabinets and fittings and wire baskets, tornviken, vadholma covered to 25 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 19 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From IKEA's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 25 years
- Partial coverageSEKTION cabinets and fittings25 years
- Partial coverageWire baskets, TORNVIKEN, VADHOLMA10 years
- Partial coverageENHET kitchen system10 years
- Partial coveragePush-openers and KNOXHULT5 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your original receipt; IKEA requires it to make a claim.
- Covers the original buyer only and cannot be transferred.
- Covers home use only unless the warranty says otherwise.
- Knobs and handles are not covered.
How other brands compare for cabinets & countertops
- 1. Allen + Roth65/100 · Full: 30 years
- 2. Diamond Cabinets45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Glacier Bay45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Gladiator45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Home Decorators Collection45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for cabinets & countertops.
- Floor & DecorMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Home OutletSoutheast and Midwest storesMost items90 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
Show all 7 stores
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for cabinets & countertops where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things IKEA makes
- Desks35/100Full: None. Partial to 10 years.
- Mattresses65/100Full: 10 years. No partial coverage.
- Sinks, Faucets & Cabinets35/100Full: None. Partial to 25 years.
- Sofas & Sectionals35/100Full: None. Partial to 25 years.
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