ᐅ How can I securely anchor Malm furniture to make it safe for families?
Created on: 3 Aug 2024 08:42
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Jonaski
Hello everyone,
I have several Malm furniture pieces from IKEA at home, mainly dressers and shelves, which I want to secure safely in a family-friendly way. The safety of my children is my top priority – so I’m looking for a reliable, childproof method to prevent the furniture from tipping over, without it being impractical or unsightly. It’s important to me that the mounting remains sturdy even after several years and is as easy as possible to check or tighten if needed.
Here are my specific questions:
- What wall fasteners work best for Malm furniture (screws, anchors, brackets, etc.)?
- Are there any special safety kits from IKEA or third-party suppliers that you can recommend?
- How would you choose mounting points on the wall and the back of the furniture if the surface is, for example, drywall (plasterboard) or concrete?
- Do you have any experience with common mistakes to avoid, especially in households with small children?
I’m looking forward to your tips and advice on how to make this safe, durable, and as straightforward as possible. Thanks!
I have several Malm furniture pieces from IKEA at home, mainly dressers and shelves, which I want to secure safely in a family-friendly way. The safety of my children is my top priority – so I’m looking for a reliable, childproof method to prevent the furniture from tipping over, without it being impractical or unsightly. It’s important to me that the mounting remains sturdy even after several years and is as easy as possible to check or tighten if needed.
Here are my specific questions:
- What wall fasteners work best for Malm furniture (screws, anchors, brackets, etc.)?
- Are there any special safety kits from IKEA or third-party suppliers that you can recommend?
- How would you choose mounting points on the wall and the back of the furniture if the surface is, for example, drywall (plasterboard) or concrete?
- Do you have any experience with common mistakes to avoid, especially in households with small children?
I’m looking forward to your tips and advice on how to make this safe, durable, and as straightforward as possible. Thanks!
Jonaski schrieb:
Are there any special tips for drywall that I should keep in mind?One important tip I always share for drywall: avoid using simple universal anchors. Instead, use heavy-duty hollow wall anchors specifically designed for drywall. Toggle bolts (also called Molly bolts) expand behind the board and distribute the load over a larger area, which is very important.
Also, if possible, try to place your fastening points near supporting studs. An electric stud finder can help you locate metal studs and beams.
Make sure that the distance between anchors is not too small—when using multiple anchors, keep at least 10cm (4 inches) apart to prevent them from interfering with each other.
Additionally, I recommend not hanging furniture directly from the anchor points, but rather secure the brackets with appropriate screws to the back of the furniture. This way, you distribute the force better.
— Small details like pre-drilling or using a screwdriver with torque control significantly increase the longevity of the installation.
I hope this helps!