Hello everyone, I have a Malm bed frame from IKEA, and I noticed that it squeaks and creaks quite a bit when moving, like when I turn in bed or lie down. Over time, this can become really annoying, especially if you don’t want to wake anyone up at night. So my question is: are there ways to make Malm bed frames quieter? I’ve thought about applying lubricant to certain spots or using rubber pads at the joints. Maybe someone here has specific experience or tips on how to effectively reduce or even completely eliminate the squeaking. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hello sudoteo,
Squeaking noises from furniture, especially from relatively affordable models like the Malm, often result from friction at the joints. Usually, these are screws or wooden parts that move slightly against each other. You can often reduce the problem with just a few simple steps.
First, I would check and tighten all screws on the bed frame, as a loose connection greatly increases squeaking.
Next, it helps to apply lubricant to the contact surfaces between the different wooden parts at the joints. Special furniture wax or silicone spray work well for this. A little petroleum jelly can also be useful, though it is less durable.
Another proven method is to insert small rubber strips or felt pads between the contact surfaces to reduce friction.
If you like, I can put together a small checklist of what exactly to watch out for.
Squeaking noises from furniture, especially from relatively affordable models like the Malm, often result from friction at the joints. Usually, these are screws or wooden parts that move slightly against each other. You can often reduce the problem with just a few simple steps.
First, I would check and tighten all screws on the bed frame, as a loose connection greatly increases squeaking.
Next, it helps to apply lubricant to the contact surfaces between the different wooden parts at the joints. Special furniture wax or silicone spray work well for this. A little petroleum jelly can also be useful, though it is less durable.
Another proven method is to insert small rubber strips or felt pads between the contact surfaces to reduce friction.
If you like, I can put together a small checklist of what exactly to watch out for.
anno58 schrieb:
Usually, these are screws or wooden components that move slightly against each other.Thank you for the quick and detailed response. I will check the screws right away.
Do you have any experience with whether silicone spray or furniture wax holds up well on a Malm bed, or if it starts squeaking again after a few weeks? I would prefer not to have to redo the same thing every few weeks.
Also, I’m interested in knowing exactly where the squeaking usually comes from on the bed. Is it the side rails, the slatted frame, or the corner fittings? Unfortunately, I’m not very familiar with furniture construction.
Regarding the topic 'Are there ways to make Malm bed frames quieter?':
Noise is generally caused by movement between the individual parts under load. In the case of Malm, this often occurs at the connection points between the frame and the supports for the slatted bed base. The slatted base supports are usually made of plastic, resting on the wooden parts and rubbing when moved.
A proven tip is to apply thin felt pads or PET felt under these supports. This significantly reduces friction and greatly decreases noise.
Tightening the screws is, of course, essential, but even well-secured connections can creak if the contact surfaces are rough.
One more note: Liquid lubricants can unfortunately attract dust and dirt, which can be counterproductive over time. Dry lubricants or felt often provide longer-lasting effects.
Noise is generally caused by movement between the individual parts under load. In the case of Malm, this often occurs at the connection points between the frame and the supports for the slatted bed base. The slatted base supports are usually made of plastic, resting on the wooden parts and rubbing when moved.
A proven tip is to apply thin felt pads or PET felt under these supports. This significantly reduces friction and greatly decreases noise.
Tightening the screws is, of course, essential, but even well-secured connections can creak if the contact surfaces are rough.
One more note: Liquid lubricants can unfortunately attract dust and dirt, which can be counterproductive over time. Dry lubricants or felt often provide longer-lasting effects.
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valentino15 Feb 2019 15:12Giagau schrieb:
A proven tip is to apply thin felt pads or PET felt under these supports.To explain the technical background: the cause of noise in such furniture constructions is usually micro-movement with friction between hard surfaces. Any small movement allowance acts as a resonance source.
In the case of a Malm bed frame, the joints are mostly slightly movable and designed for compression, so felt pads are useful to dampen the friction. Felt or foam rubber strips about 2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 inches) thick are recommended, which can be glued or placed on the corresponding contact areas.
Silicone spray can help temporarily but is not ideal, as it wears off over time and attracts dust, which increases friction again.
Be careful with petroleum jelly or oils: these can damage the wood at the contact points and cause long-term damage. Therefore, I would recommend a durable solution using firm, dry dampers like felt or foam rubber.
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