Hello everyone,
I have damaged the drawer hooks on my IKEA Malm bed, which attach the drawers to the side rails. Specifically, some of the small plastic hooks have torn out or broken, so the drawers no longer hold properly when pulled out and sometimes fall completely out.
My question is: What options are there to repair or replace these Malm drawer hooks without having to replace the entire drawer? Are there replacement parts, DIY tips, or specific adhesives/materials that work?
I would appreciate detailed advice, as I want to maintain the stability and functionality of the drawers as close to the original as possible, rather than just making a temporary fix.
I have damaged the drawer hooks on my IKEA Malm bed, which attach the drawers to the side rails. Specifically, some of the small plastic hooks have torn out or broken, so the drawers no longer hold properly when pulled out and sometimes fall completely out.
My question is: What options are there to repair or replace these Malm drawer hooks without having to replace the entire drawer? Are there replacement parts, DIY tips, or specific adhesives/materials that work?
I would appreciate detailed advice, as I want to maintain the stability and functionality of the drawers as close to the original as possible, rather than just making a temporary fix.
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BASTIANTI8 Jun 2017 07:54That sounds great! If you have some basic DIY skills, you can probably fix that quickly! 🙂
I once used epoxy resin for something like that – it’s super strong and holds really well. Adding small metal parts, if they fit, helps too – then the drawer works like new again!
The important thing is to let everything dry thoroughly and be careful during assembly to avoid misalignment. Good luck, you’ll manage! 🙂
I once used epoxy resin for something like that – it’s super strong and holds really well. Adding small metal parts, if they fit, helps too – then the drawer works like new again!
The important thing is to let everything dry thoroughly and be careful during assembly to avoid misalignment. Good luck, you’ll manage! 🙂