Blog · 6 October 2026
Assembling a standing desk: get your workspace right first time
An electric desk has a heavy frame, a motor and cables. With the right order of steps, you avoid doing everything twice.
You build a standing desk upside down: the desktop lies face down on a blanket, the frame goes on top, and then two people turn the desk over. Connect the motor and the controls before you fix the cables in place, and test it going up and down before anything is placed on the desk. Make sure the cables for your monitor and computer are long enough for the highest position.
The build order
- Lay the desktop face down on a blanket or on the cardboard.
- Fit the frame to the desktop and do not overtighten the screws in the wood.
- Connect the motor, control panel and adapter.
- Turn the desk over with two people. The frame is heavy.
- Test all positions and adjust the feet until the desk stands stable.
Cables: plan for the highest position
Most problems only appear when the desk goes up. A cable that fits exactly in the seated position will pull your monitor off the desktop in the standing position. So fix a power strip on or under the desk and run a single cable with a generous loop to the socket.
The right working height
The same applies whether sitting or standing: your forearms rest relaxed on the desktop while your elbows form an angle of about ninety degrees. If the controls have a memory function, save your sitting and standing heights. Then you can switch with a single press of a button.
Multiple workstations
For a home office, one desk is quickly done. For an office with ten workstations, a fixed approach is more efficient. Read more at desk and table assembly or business furniture assembly.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I assemble a standing desk on my own?
You can build it alone, but you need a second person to turn it over. The frame with the motor is heavy.
My desk won’t go up after assembly. What now?
Check that all plugs are firmly connected and carry out the reset described in the manual. Often the desk first needs to go all the way down once.
Do you also assemble desks for businesses?
Yes, including larger numbers and, by arrangement, outside office hours. Request a quote with the number of workstations.
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