ᐅ How can you reduce the noise of IKEA Brimnes drawers?

Hello everyone,

I have an issue with my IKEA Brimnes dressers: when opening and closing the drawers, there are quite loud, sometimes creaking noises. This is quite disturbing in everyday life, especially during quiet moments or when you want to take something out late at night.

I suspect the noise comes from the drawer slides or mechanism, possibly also from friction between the drawers and the cabinet frame.

My question to the community is: What practical and long-lasting solutions are there to reduce or eliminate the drawer noises on IKEA Brimnes furniture?

I am open to simple tools, installation tips, or small technical adjustments that can be done without much effort.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

To reduce drawer noise in IKEA Brimnes furniture, I recommend the following steps:

- Check whether the runners are clean and free from dust or coarse dirt. Dirt increases friction.
- Use silicone spray or a special lubricant designed for furniture fittings on the metal rails to facilitate smooth sliding.
- Inspect the drawer alignment. Slight adjustments to the drawer guides can help minimize squeaking.
- To protect the wooden surfaces between the drawer and frame, attach felt pads or self-adhesive foam strips at the contact points.
- If the noise comes from the drawer bottoms, replacing them with a thinner material or adding extra cushioning may help.

These measures can usually be done without much technical effort and are often effective.

It is important to choose a lubricant that does not become sticky or leave residues that attract dust.

SUBEN60 schrieb:
Using silicone spray or a special lubricant for furniture fittings on the metal tracks to make sliding easier.

I can only confirm that. Thank you for the detailed and clear summary.

Additionally, it is important to thoroughly clean the drawers and, if necessary, dry them completely before applying the lubricant to avoid trapping any moisture.

Sometimes it is also worth checking the screw connections: if a loose screw causes slight movement, it can create noise. Inspecting and, if needed, lightly tightening the screws can already help.

If anyone has issues with squeaking drawer sides, attaching thin felt strips to the front edge of the drawer that contacts the cabinet often helps. This reduces friction without affecting functionality.

Personally, I have had very good experiences with these simple methods and would recommend systematically checking all possible contact points before considering more expensive replacement parts.

In short: Stick felt pads to the inner sides of the drawers. This will make everything run more quietly.

Alternative: Use silicone spray on the drawer runners – but be careful not to use too much, as it will attract dust.

JAMAN schrieb:
When opening and closing the drawers, they make quite loud, sometimes creaking noises.

I know that all too well and understand how annoying it can be.

I would like to add that in my case, the cause was often a slightly warped drawer front or uneven fitting. Pressing or pulling then produces somewhat louder noises.

Sometimes it helps to remove the drawer slightly and gently round off the edges at the contact points with a soft sanding pad. This smooths the transitions.

I also appreciate that different experiences are being shared here. For me, the felt strips proved to be the most effective solution.

By carefully adjusting and checking all mechanical screws, you can end up with a nice, quiet piece of furniture.