Hello everyone,
I have a question that I’m sure many of you with Ikea furniture know: Are there Malm dressers with more durable drawers?
My experience with the standard models is that the drawers become a bit stiff over time and sometimes develop play or stop closing properly. I’m interested to know if there are versions or alternatives that improve the stability and durability of the drawers. Perhaps there are also retrofit options recommended for reinforcement?
For me, it’s especially important that the drawers remain durable, even with regular use and occasionally heavier loads. So if you have any tips, experiences, or specific models that differ from the standard Malm, that would be really helpful.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I have a question that I’m sure many of you with Ikea furniture know: Are there Malm dressers with more durable drawers?
My experience with the standard models is that the drawers become a bit stiff over time and sometimes develop play or stop closing properly. I’m interested to know if there are versions or alternatives that improve the stability and durability of the drawers. Perhaps there are also retrofit options recommended for reinforcement?
For me, it’s especially important that the drawers remain durable, even with regular use and occasionally heavier loads. So if you have any tips, experiences, or specific models that differ from the standard Malm, that would be really helpful.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hey, how exciting the topic of Malm is! 🙂
Great question, many people have probably experienced this! I recently bought heavy-duty drawer slides and installed them myself – it makes a huge difference! This is a really great way to significantly extend the lifespan of the furniture without having to buy a completely new piece. Good luck with your DIY!
egil59 schrieb:
Are there Malm dressers with more durable drawers?
Great question, many people have probably experienced this! I recently bought heavy-duty drawer slides and installed them myself – it makes a huge difference! This is a really great way to significantly extend the lifespan of the furniture without having to buy a completely new piece. Good luck with your DIY!
Just as an addition: I think it’s important not only to focus on the drawers themselves but also on the overall usage conditions. If the carcasses of the dressers are not perfectly level or if the floor is uneven, this increases wear and tear.
When in doubt, smaller repair or maintenance tasks carried out from time to time are recommended. This often saves more than continuously investing in replacements.
That sounds reasonable. How difficult was the modification for you?
When in doubt, smaller repair or maintenance tasks carried out from time to time are recommended. This often saves more than continuously investing in replacements.
vincent46 schrieb:
I later installed better drawer slides
That sounds reasonable. How difficult was the modification for you?