Hello everyone,
I am looking for effective ways to reduce the squeaking of my Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the bed frame. The noise occurs mainly when moving and is becoming increasingly annoying. I have considered using lubricants but am unsure which type is best suited for the furniture material, as it mostly consists of particleboard with a painted finish. Does anyone have experience with specific household remedies or products that can sustainably reduce the squeaking without damaging the furniture? And are there any mechanical tricks to decrease friction between the individual components?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
I am looking for effective ways to reduce the squeaking of my Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the bed frame. The noise occurs mainly when moving and is becoming increasingly annoying. I have considered using lubricants but am unsure which type is best suited for the furniture material, as it mostly consists of particleboard with a painted finish. Does anyone have experience with specific household remedies or products that can sustainably reduce the squeaking without damaging the furniture? And are there any mechanical tricks to decrease friction between the individual components?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
I’m very familiar with this problem; the squeaking can really get on your nerves! 🙂
What helped me was a combination of some silicone spray for the moving metal parts and wax for the wooden trim. At first, I was unsure if it would work well because you don’t want to risk staining the furniture, but I always used a fine brush to make sure nothing got everywhere. Try it out on an inconspicuous spot first.
Sometimes the issue is also caused by loose screws, so tightening them can help.
What helped me was a combination of some silicone spray for the moving metal parts and wax for the wooden trim. At first, I was unsure if it would work well because you don’t want to risk staining the furniture, but I always used a fine brush to make sure nothing got everywhere. Try it out on an inconspicuous spot first.
Sometimes the issue is also caused by loose screws, so tightening them can help.
Hello kinpra,
Squeaking in Malm furniture often results from material tension and friction at points where wood fiberboard or particleboard surfaces meet. Since the painted surfaces are delicate, I recommend working carefully:
1. Check the screws: Even if they seem tight, loosen them slightly, apply some Teflon tape or a drop of special assembly wax/graphite powder to the threads, and then tighten them again. This can reduce the micro-movements that cause noise.
2. For the drawer tracks: Wiping the grooves with a cloth lightly coated with liquid wax or paraffin can help reduce friction. Avoid silicone spray if it gets on the painted wood surface, as it may leave stains.
3. Examine the contact points of wood or particleboard surfaces. Sometimes, if there is only a few millimeters (inches) of movement, placing a thin felt pad at the contact point can eliminate the squeaking. You can cut these pads to size and attach them with double-sided tape.
Could you also let us know if the furniture is older or if the noises have appeared recently? This could give clues about material fatigue or incorrect assembly.
Squeaking in Malm furniture often results from material tension and friction at points where wood fiberboard or particleboard surfaces meet. Since the painted surfaces are delicate, I recommend working carefully:
1. Check the screws: Even if they seem tight, loosen them slightly, apply some Teflon tape or a drop of special assembly wax/graphite powder to the threads, and then tighten them again. This can reduce the micro-movements that cause noise.
2. For the drawer tracks: Wiping the grooves with a cloth lightly coated with liquid wax or paraffin can help reduce friction. Avoid silicone spray if it gets on the painted wood surface, as it may leave stains.
3. Examine the contact points of wood or particleboard surfaces. Sometimes, if there is only a few millimeters (inches) of movement, placing a thin felt pad at the contact point can eliminate the squeaking. You can cut these pads to size and attach them with double-sided tape.
Could you also let us know if the furniture is older or if the noises have appeared recently? This could give clues about material fatigue or incorrect assembly.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
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This brings me to a question – how exactly should I apply silicone spray so that it only affects the metal parts and not the wood? And if it’s better to use wax or paraffin instead, what is the best method for that, especially if you don’t have much experience with these maintenance products?
And yes, the furniture is already several years old. I suspect the squeaking has increased over time, possibly due to material fatigue.
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brianna schrieb:
"a combination of some silicone spray for the moving metal parts and wax for the wooden trim"
glamo schrieb:
"You should avoid silicone spray if it gets onto the painted wooden surface"
This brings me to a question – how exactly should I apply silicone spray so that it only affects the metal parts and not the wood? And if it’s better to use wax or paraffin instead, what is the best method for that, especially if you don’t have much experience with these maintenance products?
And yes, the furniture is already several years old. I suspect the squeaking has increased over time, possibly due to material fatigue.
Regarding the question about silicone spray: I applied it very precisely from about 20 cm (8 inches) away directly onto the moving metal parts, such as the metal rails on the drawers. I held an old cloth underneath beforehand to protect the wood.
If you’re unsure about using wax or paraffin, a small tin of furniture wax (often available as beeswax furniture care) is easier to handle—you can gently rub it in with a soft cloth on the areas where wood contacts wood.
At first, I was also a bit cautious, but after a short time, I noticed it helped reduce the noises effectively.
If you’re unsure about using wax or paraffin, a small tin of furniture wax (often available as beeswax furniture care) is easier to handle—you can gently rub it in with a soft cloth on the areas where wood contacts wood.
At first, I was also a bit cautious, but after a short time, I noticed it helped reduce the noises effectively.
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