ᐅ How can I make Malm furniture more stable?

Created on: 12 Jan 2021 08:17
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Sethibaud
Hello everyone, I have the following question: I own several IKEA Malm furniture pieces that I like visually, but I have noticed that they can seem quite unstable, especially when fixed to the wall or heavily loaded. My specific question is: How can I improve the stability of Malm furniture in a targeted way without affecting the appearance or significantly modifying the pieces? I am mainly looking for a long-term solution that also reduces the load risk or tipping hazard. I look forward to constructive and practical advice!
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EDWARD0
12 Jan 2021 15:22
As an addition: The original back panel made of thin hardboard should be firmly secured. If loose, fasten it with additional small nails or screws. This improves the tilt stability.
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Garry
13 Jan 2021 07:48
It is important to secure the furniture to the wall, as this significantly reduces the risk of tipping. To further stabilize the piece, use special metal corner brackets that can be screwed into the inner rear corners. This increases the rigidity of the corners without any visible changes from the outside.
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TANBLA
13 Jan 2021 09:10
A simple solution: stabilize the feet! Some Malm cabinets have adjustable feet that can be locked in place. Alternatively, small, sturdy wooden blocks can be placed underneath and secured to make the furniture less wobbly.
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Sethibaud
14 Jan 2021 08:01
Garry schrieb:
Attaching to the wall significantly reduces the risk of tipping
I’ve done that, but the furniture still feels a bit unstable. The idea of using corner brackets sounds interesting, but what is the best way to fix them without damaging the visible MDF surfaces? Does anyone have tips for less noticeable solutions?
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kinsi
14 Jan 2021 10:33
For less visible fastenings, I recommend installing the angle brackets on the inside of the cabinet walls, as close to the corners as possible. This way, the MDF surfaces on the outside remain untouched, and the stability increases.
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meGreg
14 Jan 2021 11:46
Sethibaud schrieb:
The idea of using angle brackets sounds interesting, but what is the best way to attach them without causing damage to the visible MDF surfaces?
The inside here really rocks! 😉 You can also recess the brackets inward by screwing them onto a small batten, and then attach the batten to the furniture wall. It looks like a kind of concealed support – clever and invisible, almost like a magic trick! 🙂