ᐅ The MALM bed sometimes squeaks very loudly – how can this be fixed?

For a structured approach to troubleshooting:

1. Completely loosen all connection screws and nuts on the bed, clean them, and if necessary, lightly apply appropriate wood glue or threadlocker (not too much). Then retighten firmly.

2. Check friction points, such as slat support areas and inner bed sections, and if needed, treat them with a dry lubricant like graphite powder.

3. Attach felt or foam rubber pads to all contact surfaces where different pressure or friction occurs while lying down.

4. Finally, place the bed on a level surface to prevent additional movement and noise.

Avoid liquid oils or greases, as they can damage the wood or attract dirt.

These measures are proven to effectively reduce squeaking in Malm beds.

Felt pads can be found in any hardware store, usually in the furniture accessories section. Simply stick them to the edges of the wood pieces that come into contact with each other. The adhesive side is usually enough; otherwise, use double-sided tape.

draleo schrieb:
Avoid liquid oils or fats, as these can damage the wood or attract dirt.

Thanks for the advice. I was considering using WD-40, but I’ll refrain from doing that.

Monafu schrieb:
You can find felt pads at any hardware store, usually with the furniture accessories.

Alright, I’ll probably get the felt pads and apply them where needed.

I’ll report back whether the squeaking reduces afterwards.

One more tip: Place the bed on a carpet or a non-slip mat if it is directly on the floor. Sometimes noises occur from movements between the bed and the floor.

Update from me:

I checked all the screws, loosened them, applied a small amount of wood glue, and then tightened everything again. I also stuck felt pads on the contact points and treated the slatted frame supports with graphite.

Since then, the squeaking has become much quieter, almost completely gone. It seems to be the combination of securing the screws and cushioning the friction points.

Many thanks again to everyone who gave helpful advice!

Glad to hear that you managed to solve the problem. The combination of screw fastening and friction damping is usually the key.

If issues persist, you can secure the screws with small washers to prevent them from loosening.