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CHENSINASI28 Feb 2022 08:22Hello everyone, I recently bought some Malm furniture from IKEA, especially cabinets and a chest of drawers. Now I want to protect them as best as possible against bumps, as I am concerned that scratches, dents, or similar damage can quickly occur during everyday use—especially with children in the household or when rearranging. Does anyone have experience or specific tips on which materials or methods are best to gently protect the surface and edges without significantly affecting the appearance? I look forward to your suggestions!
Hello, first of all, congratulations on your MALM furniture!
To protect against impacts, I can share some basic tips:
1. Edge protection: Special foam or rubber edge protectors* (e.g., self-adhesive profiles) work especially well on corners that are prone to bumping into doors or walls.
2. Felt pads: Felt pads on the bottom of cabinets or dressers are ideal to prevent scratches or dents on the floor or furniture surface when sliding.
3. Furniture polish or sealant: These protect the surface from minor scratches.
4. Secure placement: Make sure the furniture is not placed directly in high-traffic areas to reduce the risk of impacts.
If you want, I can also send you links to suitable products or tips for installation. :-)
To protect against impacts, I can share some basic tips:
1. Edge protection: Special foam or rubber edge protectors* (e.g., self-adhesive profiles) work especially well on corners that are prone to bumping into doors or walls.
2. Felt pads: Felt pads on the bottom of cabinets or dressers are ideal to prevent scratches or dents on the floor or furniture surface when sliding.
3. Furniture polish or sealant: These protect the surface from minor scratches.
4. Secure placement: Make sure the furniture is not placed directly in high-traffic areas to reduce the risk of impacts.
If you want, I can also send you links to suitable products or tips for installation. :-)
Your question is very well formulated – it’s great that you are focusing on damage prevention.
To protect MALM furniture effectively from impacts, I recommend:
- Using self-adhesive edge protectors made of soft elastomer or silicone. These are durable, remove cleanly, and provide reliable protection for vulnerable corners.
- For the furniture surfaces, a transparent protective film can be useful, although it may sometimes be somewhat visible. Alternatively, you can use furniture wax or wood oil, depending on the surface finish of your MALM furniture.
- Additionally, soft rugs or runners placed nearby can help cushion falls.
- If you have small children, padded cushions or foam panels at the vulnerable spots might also be a good idea.
These measures offer a good balance between protection and preserving aesthetics.
To protect MALM furniture effectively from impacts, I recommend:
- Using self-adhesive edge protectors made of soft elastomer or silicone. These are durable, remove cleanly, and provide reliable protection for vulnerable corners.
- For the furniture surfaces, a transparent protective film can be useful, although it may sometimes be somewhat visible. Alternatively, you can use furniture wax or wood oil, depending on the surface finish of your MALM furniture.
- Additionally, soft rugs or runners placed nearby can help cushion falls.
- If you have small children, padded cushions or foam panels at the vulnerable spots might also be a good idea.
These measures offer a good balance between protection and preserving aesthetics.
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The use of self-adhesive edge protector profiles made of soft elastomer or silicone.Exactly that, I have personally used high-quality silicone edge protectors and was very satisfied.
Regarding the surface, it is important to note that MALM usually has a foil surface that is sensitive to moisture and mechanical stress.
Therefore, I advise against using aggressive cleaning agents or coating foils that could peel off.
Regular maintenance with suitable furniture care oil for foil surfaces does no harm. Additionally, soft felt pads can be used under movable furniture.
This provides structural protection while also caring for the furniture.
It's great to see so many practical tips gathered here!
A quick tip from me: add a bit of creativity – stick elastic bumpers or self-adhesive soft rubber pads on spots where you often bump into. They come in transparent or colored versions. They work like little airbags!
And if you have children: just designate one area of the room as a "play zone," where the furniture is better protected. This way, you can be more relaxed. 🙂
A quick tip from me: add a bit of creativity – stick elastic bumpers or self-adhesive soft rubber pads on spots where you often bump into. They come in transparent or colored versions. They work like little airbags!
And if you have children: just designate one area of the room as a "play zone," where the furniture is better protected. This way, you can be more relaxed. 🙂
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