ᐅ Are there special screws that make MALM furniture more stable?
Created on: 5 Jan 2022 08:13
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Kafreddy
Hello everyone,
I have a general question regarding the stability of IKEA MALM furniture. Especially with larger wardrobes or dressers, I sometimes feel that the original screws and fasteners are not ideally designed for long-term stability. Are there any specific screws or alternative fasteners you would recommend to make MALM furniture more stable? I am interested in both the material and sizing of the screws, as well as any assembly tips that go beyond the standard instructions.
My main focus is on how to reinforce the existing furniture without major mechanical modifications or complete rebuilding, in case anyone has experience with such improvements or has personal insights to share.
I have a general question regarding the stability of IKEA MALM furniture. Especially with larger wardrobes or dressers, I sometimes feel that the original screws and fasteners are not ideally designed for long-term stability. Are there any specific screws or alternative fasteners you would recommend to make MALM furniture more stable? I am interested in both the material and sizing of the screws, as well as any assembly tips that go beyond the standard instructions.
My main focus is on how to reinforce the existing furniture without major mechanical modifications or complete rebuilding, in case anyone has experience with such improvements or has personal insights to share.
Genevieve schrieb:
Often the problem with Ikea furniture lies more in the material and construction method, namely the basic particleboard and the dowel joint.I completely agree. So it’s important to know the weak points:
- Dowel joints between side panels and shelves
- Connections on back panels, which are often only fixed with nails
koduga schrieb:
After a few years, I got tired of the wobbling on my MALM chest of drawers.Can you specify exactly how the angle brackets are attached in your case? How many screws per bracket and in which direction? That helps others get an idea of the effort involved.
Alternatively, you can use washers or special screw locks to prevent loosening. There are also wooden connectors that can be installed invisibly on the inside.
If the original appearance is not essential, rigid metal brackets can be used to provide a noticeable increase in stability.