Hello everyone, I am currently facing the problem of setting up several Malm furniture pieces from IKEA in my apartment, but because the floor is very uneven, assembling and especially stabilizing the furniture is quite challenging. My question is: How can I safely and permanently install or level Malm furniture when the floor is not even? What techniques or tools do you recommend to compensate for unevenness and ensure stability? I would appreciate practical tips and experiences from similar situations!
Ianlau schrieb:
Some recommend securing the furniture to the wall, which further increases stability.That does sound reasonable. The furniture also needs to be childproof since I have two small children. Do you have any tips on how to best achieve this with the Malm furniture? IKEA does offer safety fittings, but how properly are they installed, and do they really help with uneven floors?
lito38 schrieb:
IKEA offers appropriate safety brackets, but how are they properly installed, and do they really help with uneven floors?Yes, the safety brackets are installed with screws both into the wall and the furniture. It is important that the wall is sturdy (e.g., concrete or a solid wood wall). They primarily prevent tipping but do not compensate for uneven floors. Therefore, always stabilize the furniture first using adjustable feet or shims, and then attach the wall brackets. This way, you combine stability and safety optimally.
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matthewon2 Feb 2015 08:22I often wonder if it might be better, on such uneven floors, to assemble the piece of furniture not directly on the floor but, for example, on a smooth panel to create a stable base. Underneath, a thin wooden frame could serve as a base to easily level the floor or even build a small platform as a foundation. This way, the furniture remains protected from moisture, and the risk of instability is minimized. What do you think of this approach?
matthewon schrieb:
I always wonder if it might be better, with such uneven floors, to avoid placing the furniture directly on the floor and instead mount it on a flat panel, for example, to create a stable base.That’s brilliant! 🙂 That’s exactly what I did with my last setup. A thin plywood board, felt attached underneath to prevent slipping or scratching, and then the Malm furniture on top. It was not only more stable but also looks better. Definitely a thumbs up for this idea!
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valerie-tr2 Feb 2015 12:45matthewon schrieb:
A thin wooden frame as a base could be used to level the floor with minimal effort or even to build a small platform as a foundation.This is quite a professional approach, often used in interior design and furniture making when the floor does not provide a sufficiently stable support. However, attention should be paid to the weight that such a platform can have, especially if it needs to remain portable. For heavy-duty bases, metal plates or a cold foam core with a wooden casing can be used to reduce weight while maintaining stability. Anyone opting for such a platform should also consider moisture absorption and air circulation underneath the furniture to prevent mold or moisture damage.
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