Hello everyone, some time ago I got an Ikea Hemnes sideboard with drawers and I am basically happy with it. However, I have noticed that the drawers are quite noisy and rattling when opened and closed. What bothers me most is the sometimes rather sharp squeaking and the dull rattling on the drawer slides and the wood itself.
I have already tried to realign the drawers a bit, but that only helped to some extent. Now I am very interested in learning practical and effective ways to reduce the noise on the Hemnes drawers—whether there are special products or technical tricks, if the drawer slides should be modified or lubricated, if foam rubber or felt pads help, or if there are even better solutions.
Who has had similar experiences and can offer tips that are effective, easy to implement, and long-lasting? Thank you in advance!
I have already tried to realign the drawers a bit, but that only helped to some extent. Now I am very interested in learning practical and effective ways to reduce the noise on the Hemnes drawers—whether there are special products or technical tricks, if the drawer slides should be modified or lubricated, if foam rubber or felt pads help, or if there are even better solutions.
Who has had similar experiences and can offer tips that are effective, easy to implement, and long-lasting? Thank you in advance!
Wow, this topic is really fascinating! I had the same problem and used felt strips – that made a huge difference! 🙂
As a little encouragement: don’t give up, there are really many ways to reduce noise! Instead of just lubricating, I recommend carefully adjusting the drawers a bit (once they start sticking, they often squeak more).
And if you want, try furniture wax – for me, it helped the drawer slide much more smoothly and made a lot less noise.
As a little encouragement: don’t give up, there are really many ways to reduce noise! Instead of just lubricating, I recommend carefully adjusting the drawers a bit (once they start sticking, they often squeak more).
And if you want, try furniture wax – for me, it helped the drawer slide much more smoothly and made a lot less noise.
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tuFernando10 Aug 2015 12:04I understand you; I also found the loud drawers stressful. It's important to take the problem seriously because even a small noise can disturb the entire room—especially in the morning or late at night.
My advice is to be patient with the repairs and test solutions gradually. At first, I overused lubricants, which didn’t help. It was only when I combined felt strips with adjusting the alignment that the noise stopped.
Sometimes noises are caused by minor workmanship issues or slight deformations, so it’s a good idea to inspect everything carefully from time to time.
My advice is to be patient with the repairs and test solutions gradually. At first, I overused lubricants, which didn’t help. It was only when I combined felt strips with adjusting the alignment that the noise stopped.
Sometimes noises are caused by minor workmanship issues or slight deformations, so it’s a good idea to inspect everything carefully from time to time.
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Apply a wax product, such as beeswax or furniture wax, thinly to the guide rails. Wax reduces friction better than oil.I can confirm this—I treated my Hemnes drawers with furniture wax, and the noise was noticeably reduced afterwards. It is important not to apply too much wax, as it can become sticky and attract dust. I notice this myself after a few months and repeat the treatment when needed.
If all home remedies are not sufficient, you can also consider replacing the drawer slides. There are self-adhesive plastic glides or drawer runners that can be installed instead of the original guides. However, you need to be careful to ensure nothing gets stuck and the drawers remain stable.
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