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Viviennero26 Mar 2024 09:23Hello everyone,
I am planning to move soon and want to protect my Malm furniture as best as possible to prevent any damage to the surfaces or structure during transport. My Malm dressers and possibly a bed are relatively large and made of coated wood-based materials, which are known to be sensitive to scratches and moisture.
My specific question is: What materials and methods are best for packing and securing the individual furniture pieces so they are protected from impacts as well as moisture and dirt while carrying and inside the moving truck? Are there any special tips on how to effectively avoid surface scratching or how to keep the furniture stable when carrying or going up and down stairs? I look forward to your experiences and recommendations, and any advice on common mistakes to avoid when protecting Malm furniture would be very helpful.
Thank you in advance!
I am planning to move soon and want to protect my Malm furniture as best as possible to prevent any damage to the surfaces or structure during transport. My Malm dressers and possibly a bed are relatively large and made of coated wood-based materials, which are known to be sensitive to scratches and moisture.
My specific question is: What materials and methods are best for packing and securing the individual furniture pieces so they are protected from impacts as well as moisture and dirt while carrying and inside the moving truck? Are there any special tips on how to effectively avoid surface scratching or how to keep the furniture stable when carrying or going up and down stairs? I look forward to your experiences and recommendations, and any advice on common mistakes to avoid when protecting Malm furniture would be very helpful.
Thank you in advance!
Hello Viviennero,
First of all, I really like your very precise and well-structured approach; it is a great help when giving advice. Here is a structured guide on how to best protect your MALM furniture:
1. Disassemble: If possible, take the furniture apart into individual pieces. Be sure to remove drawers and pack them separately to avoid unnecessary pressure on the furniture carcass.
2. Packing materials:
- Bubble wrap: Offers good protection against impacts, especially for the surfaces.
- Furniture blankets/fleece blankets: Ideal for preventing scratches and surface damage because they are soft and do not shed fibers.
- Stretch film: Very useful for securing the padding and protecting against moisture.
3. Procedure:
- Wrap the padding first, then secure it with stretch film.
- Place drawers in sturdy boxes with some cushioning material.
4. Transport:
- Make sure to transport the furniture upright as much as possible to avoid stressing the construction.
- Fill gaps in the moving van with blankets or cushions to prevent the furniture from shifting.
Common mistakes:
- Transporting furniture with drawers still inside can cause deformation.
- Not using any padding, which leads to scratches.
I hope these tips help you! If you like, I can also give you advice on suitable tapes to prevent any damage. Best regards!
First of all, I really like your very precise and well-structured approach; it is a great help when giving advice. Here is a structured guide on how to best protect your MALM furniture:
1. Disassemble: If possible, take the furniture apart into individual pieces. Be sure to remove drawers and pack them separately to avoid unnecessary pressure on the furniture carcass.
2. Packing materials:
- Bubble wrap: Offers good protection against impacts, especially for the surfaces.
- Furniture blankets/fleece blankets: Ideal for preventing scratches and surface damage because they are soft and do not shed fibers.
- Stretch film: Very useful for securing the padding and protecting against moisture.
3. Procedure:
- Wrap the padding first, then secure it with stretch film.
- Place drawers in sturdy boxes with some cushioning material.
4. Transport:
- Make sure to transport the furniture upright as much as possible to avoid stressing the construction.
- Fill gaps in the moving van with blankets or cushions to prevent the furniture from shifting.
Common mistakes:
- Transporting furniture with drawers still inside can cause deformation.
- Not using any padding, which leads to scratches.
I hope these tips help you! If you like, I can also give you advice on suitable tapes to prevent any damage. Best regards!
LOGEMIN schrieb:
You should definitely remove drawers and pack them separately to avoid unnecessary pressure on the cabinet structure.This is an important point. MALM furniture is sensitive to pressure and moisture due to its MDF surface. During transport, it is essential to avoid any pressure on the surface or exposure to moisture.
I also recommend:
- Choosing high-quality furniture covers that do not shed fibers.
- Avoiding regular furniture stretch wrap that can leave adhesive residue, and instead using special moving stretch wrap.
LOGEMIN schrieb:
Make sure to transport the furniture upright whenever possible to prevent stress on the construction.This must be strictly observed. MALM dressers are not designed for horizontal transport. If space in the vehicle is limited, it is better to stack less rather than lay the furniture on its side.
One last tip: For especially vulnerable edges, bubble wrap or edge protectors, which are often available at hardware stores, can be used.
This should help minimize damage.
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warrenka5727 Mar 2024 20:07Hello Viviennero and everyone,
I can fully agree with the previous comments and would like to add a personal experience: When I moved last time, I also took MALM furniture with me and was initially quite concerned that the coated surface might get scratched.
This really helped a lot. Additionally, I tried to carry the furniture by holding the sturdiest parts, never directly on the edges, as these are the most vulnerable to damage.
Sometimes this was quite challenging, especially when going up or down stairs. So I have a question for the original poster: What are your conditions? Are there many stairs involved? Are you working with helpers? Organizing the carrying with enough strong helpers can make a big difference.
Personally, I also used extra packing paper to protect the inside surfaces of drawers from dust.
Besides protection, as mentioned, strategy also plays a role: The piece of furniture should be moved as little as possible. Once placed in the right spot, this helps a lot.
If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask—I’m happy to share more!
I can fully agree with the previous comments and would like to add a personal experience: When I moved last time, I also took MALM furniture with me and was initially quite concerned that the coated surface might get scratched.
LOGEMIN schrieb:
Wrap the upholstery first, then secure it with stretch film.
This really helped a lot. Additionally, I tried to carry the furniture by holding the sturdiest parts, never directly on the edges, as these are the most vulnerable to damage.
Sometimes this was quite challenging, especially when going up or down stairs. So I have a question for the original poster: What are your conditions? Are there many stairs involved? Are you working with helpers? Organizing the carrying with enough strong helpers can make a big difference.
Personally, I also used extra packing paper to protect the inside surfaces of drawers from dust.
Besides protection, as mentioned, strategy also plays a role: The piece of furniture should be moved as little as possible. Once placed in the right spot, this helps a lot.
If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask—I’m happy to share more!
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