ᐅ How can I make Ikea PLATSA drawers quieter?

Hello everyone, I recently bought the Ikea Platsa wardrobe and I’m using the matching drawers. I noticed that opening and closing the drawers is quite loud and rattling, especially in the last position when they’re fully closed. I would like to make the drawers quieter, particularly the noise when pushing them shut. Does anyone have experience or tips on how to reduce the noise of the Ikea PLATSA drawers? I’ve already considered rail or damper solutions but wanted to ask if there might be simple tricks or proven methods to reduce the noise without making major structural changes.

Hello amirtau, the issue with the noisy Ikea PLATSA drawers is well known. Here are some precise tips: - First, check the drawer slides for dirt or loose parts and make sure to clean them thoroughly. - Lubricate the drawer slides with silicone spray or graphite powder, as these help ensure smooth and quiet movement. - Alternatively, you can install dampers, such as self-adhesive rubber bumpers, at the drawer ends to soften any impact. - Also, make sure the drawer is properly aligned and not sticking, as that often causes loud noise. No major modifications are needed; a combination of cleaning, lubrication, and soft bumpers can significantly reduce the noise.

I would like to add that with Ikea PLATSA drawers, the material of both the drawer front and the cabinet also plays a role. Plastic or particleboard can transmit vibrations when closing. One solution is to stick felt or foam rubber strips on the contact points. These effectively reduce noise, are inexpensive, and easy to install. Amirtau, if you want, you can simply apply the strips to the inside of the drawer front or the cabinet interior – this will definitely make the slamming sound quieter.

Lubricate the drawer slides to prevent rattling. Insert felt pads inside, and you’re done.

Hello amirtau, I’m happy to help! It’s important to thoroughly clean the sliding rails. After that, use silicone spray—avoid oil, as it attracts dust. Felt strips applied to the contact points of the drawer can significantly reduce noise. I’d like to add: some people swear by self-adhesive dampers (for example, made of rubber) that you can place at the end of the drawer or inside the cabinet. This helps to reduce the loud noise when closing the drawer fully.

Amirtau, if the drawer slams bother you, you can use small silicone bumpers that simply stick to the corners. This saves you the trouble of making modifications.