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Jhonkeo643 May 2021 08:13Hello everyone,
I have a question that has been on my mind for a few days: Can Malm beds actually squeak if the floor underneath is uneven? I feel like my bed has been making noises since I placed it on a slightly uneven wooden floor. I am wondering if the unevenness in the floor causes the bed frame wood to flex or if small movements within the bed lead to this squeaking.
Maybe the joints or the construction of the bed also play a role in combination with the subfloor. Has anyone had similar experiences or knows whether floor unevenness is a typical cause of squeaking noises with Malm beds? I would appreciate detailed responses, including suggestions on how to fix it. Thank you very much!
I have a question that has been on my mind for a few days: Can Malm beds actually squeak if the floor underneath is uneven? I feel like my bed has been making noises since I placed it on a slightly uneven wooden floor. I am wondering if the unevenness in the floor causes the bed frame wood to flex or if small movements within the bed lead to this squeaking.
Maybe the joints or the construction of the bed also play a role in combination with the subfloor. Has anyone had similar experiences or knows whether floor unevenness is a typical cause of squeaking noises with Malm beds? I would appreciate detailed responses, including suggestions on how to fix it. Thank you very much!
Hello Jhonkeo64,
Regarding your question: Yes, Malm beds, like many other wooden frame furniture pieces, can indeed tend to creak due to uneven flooring. This happens because uneven floors cause point loads that put extra stress on the wood or joints.
Especially when the bed is placed on wooden floorboards or parquet flooring, even a small gap or tilt can cause the frame wood to move slightly when in use. This often results in those subtle creaking or squeaking sounds.
That is exactly the case. Screws or connectors can also loosen or become slightly less tight due to the uneven load distribution. A tip: place furniture glides or small felt pads under the bed legs to better distribute the load and prevent the wood from resting directly on the floor. You can also use small shims to compensate for height differences.
I hope this helps you.
Regarding your question: Yes, Malm beds, like many other wooden frame furniture pieces, can indeed tend to creak due to uneven flooring. This happens because uneven floors cause point loads that put extra stress on the wood or joints.
Especially when the bed is placed on wooden floorboards or parquet flooring, even a small gap or tilt can cause the frame wood to move slightly when in use. This often results in those subtle creaking or squeaking sounds.
Jhonkeo64 schrieb:
whether the unevenness in the floor causes the frame wood to shift slightly or small movements occur in the bed
That is exactly the case. Screws or connectors can also loosen or become slightly less tight due to the uneven load distribution. A tip: place furniture glides or small felt pads under the bed legs to better distribute the load and prevent the wood from resting directly on the floor. You can also use small shims to compensate for height differences.
I hope this helps you.
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vincent463 May 2021 10:42Interesting topic, Jhonkeo64!
I have an older Malm bed myself, which stands on a slightly uneven floor. At first, I also noticed those annoying squeaking noises, especially when moving or turning in bed. For me, it was quite disturbing, as it sometimes woke me up at night.
In my opinion, such noises aren’t caused only by uneven flooring but also by the quality of the connections between parts, especially at the corner joints. However, tightening the screws again and placing furniture glides under the feet helped in my case.
I would definitely recommend that, also because it protects the floor. If you try this, please let us know if the problem improves. Practical experiences like this are helpful for everyone here 🙂
I have an older Malm bed myself, which stands on a slightly uneven floor. At first, I also noticed those annoying squeaking noises, especially when moving or turning in bed. For me, it was quite disturbing, as it sometimes woke me up at night.
In my opinion, such noises aren’t caused only by uneven flooring but also by the quality of the connections between parts, especially at the corner joints. However, tightening the screws again and placing furniture glides under the feet helped in my case.
RON57 schrieb:
A tip: put furniture glides or small felt pads under the bed feet
I would definitely recommend that, also because it protects the floor. If you try this, please let us know if the problem improves. Practical experiences like this are helpful for everyone here 🙂
I think the assumption that floor unevenness alone is responsible for the squeaking is a bit too simplistic.
It should not be forgotten that Malm beds consist of multiple individual parts that can move under load. Assembly plays an important role here. For example, if the screws are not tightened properly, noise will occur with any movement—regardless of how level the floor is.
That may be true, but it does not have to be the main cause. More important is whether the connection points fit well and are stable.
Regarding floor unevenness, I could imagine that it may aggravate the problem because it promotes additional shear forces or rocking movements. A precise analysis would be important here: How severe is the unevenness? How does the bed respond during load testing (light rocking, etc.)?
It would also be interesting to check whether the frame material or the construction of the Malm model is generally more prone to such noises. I remain skeptical that the floor alone can be to blame.
It should not be forgotten that Malm beds consist of multiple individual parts that can move under load. Assembly plays an important role here. For example, if the screws are not tightened properly, noise will occur with any movement—regardless of how level the floor is.
Jhonkeo64 schrieb:
whether the floor unevenness causes the frame wood to flex slightly or small movements occur in the bed
That may be true, but it does not have to be the main cause. More important is whether the connection points fit well and are stable.
Regarding floor unevenness, I could imagine that it may aggravate the problem because it promotes additional shear forces or rocking movements. A precise analysis would be important here: How severe is the unevenness? How does the bed respond during load testing (light rocking, etc.)?
It would also be interesting to check whether the frame material or the construction of the Malm model is generally more prone to such noises. I remain skeptical that the floor alone can be to blame.
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Jhonkeo643 May 2021 14:16Thank you all for your detailed responses so far!
@Victor54: Your analysis is very helpful. I also wanted to take a closer look at the joints because, as you said, the wooden parts are quite solidly constructed, but screws or dowels might loosen. While assembling, I sometimes had the feeling that the control elements didn’t sit completely flush—perhaps I overlooked something there.
Tomorrow, I will check again how uneven my floor actually is—it’s about 3-4 mm (0.1-0.15 inches) over a length of roughly 2 meters (6.6 feet), so it’s noticeable. I think your idea of using load simulations is very good.
I will also try the felt pads suggested by RON57 since I would prefer not to make any permanent modifications to the bed.
The question remains: How much can such unevenness affect wooden furniture? Does anyone have experience whether this can actually cause the material to warp, or is it mostly due to installation errors? I’m open to further feedback. Thanks again!
@Victor54: Your analysis is very helpful. I also wanted to take a closer look at the joints because, as you said, the wooden parts are quite solidly constructed, but screws or dowels might loosen. While assembling, I sometimes had the feeling that the control elements didn’t sit completely flush—perhaps I overlooked something there.
Tomorrow, I will check again how uneven my floor actually is—it’s about 3-4 mm (0.1-0.15 inches) over a length of roughly 2 meters (6.6 feet), so it’s noticeable. I think your idea of using load simulations is very good.
I will also try the felt pads suggested by RON57 since I would prefer not to make any permanent modifications to the bed.
The question remains: How much can such unevenness affect wooden furniture? Does anyone have experience whether this can actually cause the material to warp, or is it mostly due to installation errors? I’m open to further feedback. Thanks again!
Floor irregularities of 3-4 mm (0.1-0.2 inches) can actually cause beds to squeak.
A bed must stand firmly; otherwise, the screw connections can move and create noise.
Place felt pads or small washers under the feet to solve the problem.
Also, check and tighten the screws accordingly.
A bed must stand firmly; otherwise, the screw connections can move and create noise.
Place felt pads or small washers under the feet to solve the problem.
Also, check and tighten the screws accordingly.
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