Hello everyone,
I have a problem with my IKEA Malm dresser: the surface has some noticeable scratches that really affect the overall appearance. Since the furniture’s surface coating is relatively thin, I don’t want to repaint or replace it right away. Instead, I’m looking for practical and sustainable repair solutions.
I’m interested to know if anyone has experience with special repair kits for Malm furniture surfaces – for example, wax sticks, repair kits, or other products that can actually hide or even remove visible scratches.
Which kits are recommended in terms of quality? And what really works well in everyday use without needing frequent touch-ups afterward? Any tips on color matching or surface preparation would also be very helpful.
Thanks in advance for any advice, including personal experiences or recommendations from specialists.
Best regards!
I have a problem with my IKEA Malm dresser: the surface has some noticeable scratches that really affect the overall appearance. Since the furniture’s surface coating is relatively thin, I don’t want to repaint or replace it right away. Instead, I’m looking for practical and sustainable repair solutions.
I’m interested to know if anyone has experience with special repair kits for Malm furniture surfaces – for example, wax sticks, repair kits, or other products that can actually hide or even remove visible scratches.
Which kits are recommended in terms of quality? And what really works well in everyday use without needing frequent touch-ups afterward? Any tips on color matching or surface preparation would also be very helpful.
Thanks in advance for any advice, including personal experiences or recommendations from specialists.
Best regards!
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FABRICES6126 Nov 2015 20:48valerie-tr schrieb:
To prepare, I would gently clean the affected area, as dust and grease prevent optimal adhesion of the wax.Thanks, valerie-tr, that sounds very helpful. The scratches are mostly fine, indeed more superficial, and they reflect light differently, making the effect quite distracting.
LAYNE schrieb:
If the scratches aren’t very deep, color-matched felt-tip pens can also work well for touch-ups.Would you recommend a specific brand? I’m unsure if regular felt-tip pens might be too noticeable or create a glossy finish.
If anyone has experience with mixing your own color, please share!
The use of wax crayons for furniture surfaces is mainly to conceal small scratches by filling them in. It is important that the color tone matches exactly so the repair remains inconspicuous.
For the Malm series, a light, almost white to cream color is usually needed.
Recommended brands include “Edding wood repair” or “Faber-Castell Polychromos” crayons, although the latter is an artist’s crayon and does not necessarily contain wax but rather pigment.
The common procedure:
- Clean the surface (refer to valerie-tr’s tip)
- Gently warm the area, for example with a hairdryer, to help the wax melt better
- Apply spot treatments and polish gently with lukewarm temperature
However, if the scratches are deeper, a combination of filler and subsequent painting is unavoidable, as wax crayons alone are not sufficient.
For the Malm series, a light, almost white to cream color is usually needed.
Recommended brands include “Edding wood repair” or “Faber-Castell Polychromos” crayons, although the latter is an artist’s crayon and does not necessarily contain wax but rather pigment.
The common procedure:
- Clean the surface (refer to valerie-tr’s tip)
- Gently warm the area, for example with a hairdryer, to help the wax melt better
- Apply spot treatments and polish gently with lukewarm temperature
However, if the scratches are deeper, a combination of filler and subsequent painting is unavoidable, as wax crayons alone are not sufficient.
In short: Repair kits from “Borma Wax” or “Möbel-Profi” offer a range of color tones for light-colored furniture and are also suitable for coated particleboards.
Make sure the surface is dust-free and dry before treatment. Small scratches can be discreetly filled this way.
For deeper damage and larger areas, I recommend professional repainting or replacing the surface.
Make sure the surface is dust-free and dry before treatment. Small scratches can be discreetly filled this way.
For deeper damage and larger areas, I recommend professional repainting or replacing the surface.
Garry schrieb:
Make sure the surface is dust-free and dry before treatment.This matches exactly my experience.
sarpa schrieb:
gently warming the area, e.g., with a hairdryer, to help the wax flow betterI want to emphasize this again: warming really helps the wax penetrate the scratch more effectively and creates a more even surface.
If done carefully, you can achieve good results, even though it will never look like new. But definitely much better!
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valerie-tr27 Nov 2015 11:27FABRICES61 schrieb:
I’m unsure whether traditional felt-tip pens might be too strong or appear too glossy.I can confirm that. Felt-tip pens are usually pigment-based and leave a colored layer that can be quite visible, especially on matte surfaces like melamine resin coatings.
Wax crayons, on the other hand, fill the scratch with wax, which is almost transparent and creates less difference in gloss.
If you decide to go for a set, look for products with fine color gradations and preferably a set that allows mixing your own shades.
Another question: Have you ever tried a polish for melamine surfaces? It smooths the surface and can help reduce the difference in gloss.
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