ᐅ How can I prevent damage when transporting Malm furniture?

Regarding storage after dismantling: It is advisable to store the parts in a dry place on a flat surface.

Moisture can cause the panels to swell and warp – this will only become noticeable during reassembly when fitting parts and installing the drawers.

Wooden parts should also not be placed directly on a concrete floor.

A comprehensive approach to preventing damage during the transport of Malm furniture involves several steps.

First: Completely empty the furniture before disassembly, removing all drawers, doors, etc.

Second: Carefully wrap all visible surfaces with protective material, ideally bubble wrap or specialized furniture covers, as these offer good scratch protection.

Third: Secure edges with edge protectors, which are often available as foam strips with adhesive backing.

Fourth: Collect small components in labeled bags, preferably including the assembly instructions or photos to facilitate reassembly later.

Fifth: During loading and transport, ensure that no hard objects are placed directly on the furniture pieces and secure the individual components with tie-down straps.

Following this procedure significantly reduces both transport damage and damage caused by improper storage.

TEOZAR schrieb:
A comprehensive approach to preventing damage during the transport of Malm furniture involves several steps.

Exactly, these points are valid and important.

Additionally, it should be noted that transporting with a vehicle that has a smooth loading surface also reduces the risk of scratches.

For longer transports, the furniture should be checked periodically to ensure that the securing is still holding.

andre3 schrieb:
Additionally, it should be noted that transporting with a vehicle that has a smooth loading surface also reduces the risk of scratches.

That's correct. Furthermore, you should use transport aids such as furniture dollies or hand trucks to minimize the need to grip and set down the piece of furniture during loading and unloading.

If you have enough space: always store furniture parts flat, not standing on their edges. This helps to reduce warping of the panels.

One more tip for disassembly: take photos of the screws or make notes about their locations before dismantling. This will prevent errors later, especially with IKEA furniture that uses standardized connectors.

For example, drawer slides on Malm units can be sensitive if reassembled incorrectly.