Hello everyone, I have several Malm dressers from IKEA that I would like to make more stable. Although they are assembled, I have the problem that they sometimes tilt slightly or do not stand completely level, especially on uneven floors. What options are there to securely and permanently level and stabilize these dressers? I am thinking of solutions like additional shims, anchors, or special feet. It is also important to me that the solutions remain practical and do not affect the appearance too much. Does anyone have experience or recommendations beyond simply adjusting the built-in adjustable feet?
Hello enis70, your concern is understandable. MALM dressers do have adjustable feet, but the adjustment range is quite limited. If your floor is uneven, I recommend first checking the dressers with a spirit level and then placing small wooden or rubber shims under individual feet as needed. Additionally, you can replace the feet with furniture glides or special self-adhesive pads to improve stability. Another option is to secure the dressers to the wall, if this hasn’t been done yet, to ensure they stand more firmly and do not tip over. It is important to compensate for any floor unevenness, as neglecting this can lead to long-term instability.
I completely agree, especially the use of shims for leveling was very helpful to me. It is very important to choose shims that can support the load well and do not slip. There are also special adjustable furniture feet or thick felt pads that can further improve stability.
Sometimes it also helps to secure the furniture to the wall at multiple points, for example with angle brackets or IKEA’s own wall fasteners, to prevent tipping completely. Especially with wood fiberboards, the furniture can easily warp under load, making unevenness more noticeable.
Sometimes it also helps to secure the furniture to the wall at multiple points, for example with angle brackets or IKEA’s own wall fasteners, to prevent tipping completely. Especially with wood fiberboards, the furniture can easily warp under load, making unevenness more noticeable.
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Karsten454 Jan 2021 11:48Hey, if the rocking is annoying, you can also put non-slip rubber pads under the feet. They are discreet, inexpensive, and give the good old MALM the perfect grip right away. 🙂
For those who like a clever solution: some people swear by small, cut-out rubber cushions that you simply stick onto the feet – super practical and invisible. Plus, they even compensate for slight floor unevenness without having to adjust all the feet constantly.
And don’t worry: it doesn’t affect the appearance, as these pads are usually so small and unobtrusive that only the feet benefit.
For those who like a clever solution: some people swear by small, cut-out rubber cushions that you simply stick onto the feet – super practical and invisible. Plus, they even compensate for slight floor unevenness without having to adjust all the feet constantly.
And don’t worry: it doesn’t affect the appearance, as these pads are usually so small and unobtrusive that only the feet benefit.
Raymond schrieb:
MALM dressers do have height-adjustable feet, but these can only be adjusted slightly. This is an important point, as I see this as the root of the problem. The feet only allow for a few millimeters (fractions of an inch) of adjustment – which is often not enough on very uneven or old wooden plank floors.I would also pay attention to how precisely the dresser is assembled. A frequently underestimated factor is whether the screws are properly tightened and everything is sitting flush. Even a slightly unevenly assembled piece of furniture tends to lean. Therefore, checking and, if necessary, readjusting the frame may help before taking external measures.
Also: Has anyone checked whether the wall anchoring system is being used correctly? This significantly improves tilt stability.
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