How to build an Ikea Bror shelving unit

Last updated: 18 Oct 2022

Bror is a flat pack assembly Ikea shelving unit made from galvanized steel available in multiple sizes.

We recommend at least 2 people for this build.

Tips

Install the shelves from bottom to top to ensure you have enough room to manevour.

Disassemble

Disassembling Bror shelves is hard but not impossible. Here are some tips:

Follow the instructions backwards. From end to beginning.
Unfortunately the support bars will need some brute force to remove.
Remove the bottom screw first when removing the cross section support.

The video below is a step by step how to guide for assembling the Bror shelving unit. Including connecting the shelves together, hammering the pieces together, and assembling the cross beam and locks.