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How to assemble IKEA VILTO Towel Stand

Step-by-step IKEA VILTO Towel Stand assembly: 9 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2012110-7).

  • 9 illustrated steps
  • 8 steps in the manual
  • 1:47 video
  • 46×36×160 cm
IKEA VILTO Towel Stand, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver and a pencil.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1574358×
1574334×
1582162×
1582172×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the 2 rails on the top 2 rungs and fix them with 4 screws (157435). — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the 2 rails on the top 2 rungs and fix them with 4 screws (157435).

    Pick the 2 rungs the manual’s warning box shows — the screw holes differ. Use the long 157435 screws.

  2. Step 2: Fit the other 2 rungs with 4 more screws (157435). — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 2

    Fit the other 2 rungs with 4 more screws (157435).

    Not the short 157433 screws — those are for the brackets.

  3. Step 3: Screw the 2 U-brackets (158217) to the top ends of the rails. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 3

    Screw the 2 U-brackets (158217) to the top ends of the rails.

    2 short screws (157433) each. Check the way round in the manual, step 3.

  4. Step 4: Stand the ladder up and lean it against the wall. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 4

    Stand the ladder up and lean it against the wall.

  5. Step 5: Mark the wall beside the 2 brackets with a pencil. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Mark the wall beside the 2 brackets with a pencil.

  6. Step 6: Move the ladder aside and complete the 2 marks. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5

    Move the ladder aside and complete the 2 marks.

  7. Step 7: Screw the 2 wall clips (158216) to the wall at the marks. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 6

    Screw the 2 wall clips (158216) to the wall at the marks.

    Hook at the bottom. Wall screws and plugs are not included — use round-head screws suited to your wall.

  8. Step 8: Hook the brackets into the wall clips until they click. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 7

    Hook the brackets into the wall clips until they click.

    You can vary how far the feet stand from the wall — see the manual, step 7.

  9. Step 9: Hang the textile organizer over the top rung. — IKEA VILTO assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 8

    Hang the textile organizer over the top rung.

    Push the insert into the pocket of the back flap — see the manual, step 8.

Tips & safety

  • Always hook VILTO into the wall clips. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws and plugs are not included.
  • Not sure which screws suit your wall? Ask your local hardware store for advice.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2012110-7). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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