Hello everyone, I have been using a Malm chest of drawers from Ikea for some time now and have noticed that, despite careful assembly, it sometimes doesn’t feel as stable as I would like. Especially when multiple drawers are opened at the same time or when the chest is somewhat loaded, there is occasionally a slight wobble or creaking.
Therefore, I would like to ask: Are there any proven tips or methods to securely and permanently stabilize MALM chests of drawers? I am thinking of additional brackets, reinforcements, or assembly modifications that could improve the structure without affecting the furniture’s appearance or function.
Do you have any experience or specific advice that could help make such a piece safer and more durable? I’m also curious whether the wall fixing alone is sufficient or if there are other ways to optimize it. Thanks in advance for your input!
Therefore, I would like to ask: Are there any proven tips or methods to securely and permanently stabilize MALM chests of drawers? I am thinking of additional brackets, reinforcements, or assembly modifications that could improve the structure without affecting the furniture’s appearance or function.
Do you have any experience or specific advice that could help make such a piece safer and more durable? I’m also curious whether the wall fixing alone is sufficient or if there are other ways to optimize it. Thanks in advance for your input!
Hello, to make a MALM dresser more stable, I would mainly focus on ensuring that the wall attachment is correctly and securely installed. Additionally, you can tighten the screws at the connection points. Sometimes placing felt or rubber pads under the dresser helps to compensate for uneven floors. Usually, that is enough.
Hello ronmu,
I can fully understand your issue and would like to go into more detail regarding the stabilization of the MALM dresser, as there are several factors that can contribute to a seemingly unstable piece of furniture.
First, wall mounting, as zartra already mentioned, is essential. It should be ensured that the supplied bracket is fixed into a solid wall material (e.g., concrete or masonry). Using cavity anchors in drywall requires correspondingly robust alternatives, such as metal toggle bolts.
Second, I recommend checking the dresser’s connections for any loose or incorrectly seated screws. It is worthwhile to tighten all screws, and if a hole has become stripped, to use suitable wood dowels or stronger screws.
Third, stability can be improved by adding extra brackets or metal plates on the inside of the side panels. This increases the torsional rigidity.
Another technical measure is to place small wedges or leveling plastic feet under the dresser to reduce floor vibrations. For heavily loaded dressers, you might also consider installing cross braces or internal reinforcement elements made of wood or metal.
I would be interested to know how exactly your dresser is used and what the conditions of your floor and walls are. Are there specific load situations that noticeably increase the wobbling?
Best regards!
I can fully understand your issue and would like to go into more detail regarding the stabilization of the MALM dresser, as there are several factors that can contribute to a seemingly unstable piece of furniture.
First, wall mounting, as zartra already mentioned, is essential. It should be ensured that the supplied bracket is fixed into a solid wall material (e.g., concrete or masonry). Using cavity anchors in drywall requires correspondingly robust alternatives, such as metal toggle bolts.
Second, I recommend checking the dresser’s connections for any loose or incorrectly seated screws. It is worthwhile to tighten all screws, and if a hole has become stripped, to use suitable wood dowels or stronger screws.
Third, stability can be improved by adding extra brackets or metal plates on the inside of the side panels. This increases the torsional rigidity.
Another technical measure is to place small wedges or leveling plastic feet under the dresser to reduce floor vibrations. For heavily loaded dressers, you might also consider installing cross braces or internal reinforcement elements made of wood or metal.
I would be interested to know how exactly your dresser is used and what the conditions of your floor and walls are. Are there specific load situations that noticeably increase the wobbling?
Best regards!
zartra schrieb:
Wall mounting correctly and securely installedExactly, that’s really invaluable! I also had issues with wobbling at first – once I finally secured the dresser properly to the wall, the whole feel changed. :-)
Also, I highly recommend taking the entire unit apart and reinforcing everything with a bit of wood glue (for the wooden dowels). That adds real stability! And don’t forget: regularly check the screws, especially if there are children in the house or it gets a lot of use.
So, keep at it, it’s worth the effort!
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