ᐅ Are there any videos with assembly tips for Malm furniture?

Hello everyone,

Lately, I’ve been assembling a lot of IKEA furniture, especially from the Malm series, and I was wondering if there are any videos or tutorials specifically focused on assembly tips for Malm furniture. I’m not looking for general assembly advice but rather content that addresses specific issues or features related to Malm wardrobes or dressers. For example, practical tips for handling the drawers, avoiding damage during assembly, or recommendations on tools and the order of steps.

Does anyone in this forum know of well-made videos that offer such tips for assembling Malm furniture? Or perhaps recommendations for particularly helpful YouTube channels or other online platforms? The video quality should be professional and not just IKEA advertising.

Thanks in advance for any tips or experiences!

As far as I know, there are no official videos that provide only assembly tips for Malm. However, on YouTube you can find several independent channels with helpful videos. Simply search for "IKEA Malm assembly" and pay attention to the reviews. Often, these users demonstrate practical tricks that are missing from the instructions.

As an addition:

For Malm furniture, it is helpful to divide the assembly into the following steps:

1. Preparation: Unpack and sort all parts, check screws and dowels.
2. Carefully read the instructions to avoid common mistakes, such as confusing similar boards.
3. Assemble the main frame first before installing the drawers.
4. Systematically assemble the drawers and connect them to the runners – it is worth testing the runners beforehand.

Many YouTube tutorials show these steps with useful tips but may sometimes differ from the original instructions. Minor modifications or tool recommendations, such as using a cordless screwdriver with a torque limiter, can help prevent damage.

There is a well-rated playlist on a channel specializing in IKEA furniture (I can recommend the name if desired). Important: Check the comments, as you often find helpful advice about issues other users encountered.

Nabla64 schrieb:
Minor adjustments or tool recommendations, such as using a cordless screwdriver with a torque limiter, help prevent damage.

This is an important point. Especially with MDF panels, which are common in Malm furniture, overtightening screws can cause issues.

Additionally, I recommend paying close attention to the correct alignment of the drawer runners during assembly. Even a slight misalignment can result in sticking drawers.

Regarding videos: There are no official ones focusing exclusively on Malm, but there are several very detailed videos by craftsmen who specialize in IKEA furniture. These are professionally made and very precise. Most of them can be found on YouTube under channels with names like "IKEA Furniture Hacks" or "Flatpack Expert."

Sulupo schrieb:
Does anyone in this forum know any well-made videos that provide tips for assembling Malm furniture?

The question is very relevant, as assembling Malm can present some challenges, for example due to the sometimes delicate back panels and the drawer mechanism.

Here is a brief summary of what I have gathered on the topic:

- Look for videos focusing on "Malm dresser assembly without issues" or "Malm drawer installation tips."
- Good videos often show tricks like pre-drilling holes when you need to reposition screws later.
- Pay attention to videos that comment on the IKEA instructions, as these are often minimalistic and hard to understand for beginners.

If you want, I can put together a list of links to highly rated videos (please send me a private message if sharing links is not allowed in this forum). Generally, I recommend paying close attention to ratings and comments on platforms like YouTube, because some videos, while technically correct, mainly provide quick “do it yourself” tips that are not designed for long-term durability.