ᐅ How can I perfectly level a Malm dresser?

Hello everyone, I’m facing the challenge of leveling an IKEA Malm chest of drawers perfectly. Unfortunately, the floors in our room are not completely even, and the chest doesn’t have height-adjustable feet. I want to avoid it wobbling or appearing crooked—especially since it becomes noticeable when placing a lamp or decoration on top. Are there any proven methods to accurately level the Malm using simple means? Thanks for any tips!

Hello badibau, to set the Malm horizontally, I recommend first using a spirit level to identify the most uneven spots on the floor. Then you can place small felt pads or suitable wooden wedges under the front feet to compensate for the height difference. These are also available as self-adhesive pads that can be cut to size. It is important to align the chest of drawers carefully when positioning it, including checking the back side. This will prevent it from tipping or shifting over time, even if it initially seems stable.

bujufa schrieb:
to determine the most significant unevenness in the floor using a spirit level

Simple and effective. Use a spirit level and place it several times at different spots on the Malm subfloor.

Then use small washers or furniture shims underneath. Align the dresser, and you’re done.

I know the feeling when a piece of furniture keeps wobbling – it can be really annoying. What helped me was taking some time at the start to make multiple measurements and adjustments to find the best position. Even though the Malm has no adjustable feet, I tried small DIY fixes using neoprene pads and little wooden blocks. Sometimes you almost feel like a hobbyist, but in the end, you’re all the happier when it stands perfectly. So keep your spirits up and be a bit patient – it’s worth it.

As an addition: If the floor is very uneven, you can also retrofit small self-adhesive furniture feet with adjustable height. These are available at hardware stores or online, especially for furniture without adjustable legs. They are stuck under the original feet and allow fine adjustment. Although this is a modification to the furniture, it provides greater stability and an exactly horizontal alignment.

I wonder if just a spirit level is enough to ensure perfect horizontality. It would make sense to also check the angle from the side and possibly use a laser level.

Rodolfo schrieb:
small self-adhesive furniture feet with adjustable height

Are they really recommended? Couldn’t they potentially affect the stability of the dresser in the long term?