Hello everyone,
I’ve been wondering for some time how to make my IKEA Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the wardrobe, as quiet as possible. Specifically, I want to reduce or completely eliminate those annoying squeaking and creaking sounds when opening or closing them.
I’ve done some initial research and read that sometimes lubricants help, but I want to avoid damaging the furniture or making it easier for dust to settle. I’ve also considered whether adjusting the drawer slides or adding small glide strips might be effective.
Does anyone have practical experience or specific tips with Malm furniture? Which materials work well, and how do you approach this? Are there long-lasting solutions that don’t negatively affect the appearance or functionality? I’d appreciate any advice!
I’ve been wondering for some time how to make my IKEA Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the wardrobe, as quiet as possible. Specifically, I want to reduce or completely eliminate those annoying squeaking and creaking sounds when opening or closing them.
I’ve done some initial research and read that sometimes lubricants help, but I want to avoid damaging the furniture or making it easier for dust to settle. I’ve also considered whether adjusting the drawer slides or adding small glide strips might be effective.
Does anyone have practical experience or specific tips with Malm furniture? Which materials work well, and how do you approach this? Are there long-lasting solutions that don’t negatively affect the appearance or functionality? I’d appreciate any advice!
For furniture like Malm, I find a combination of mechanical adjustment and material care to be ideal.
It is important that the drawers are not too tight, as friction and resulting noise will otherwise remain high. Lubricants based on wax or PTFE are better suited for wooden furniture axles because they do not penetrate the wood surfaces like oils and are more resistant to dust.
Additionally, regular cleaning of the rails and sliding surfaces is worthwhile to prevent dirt buildup.
It is important that the drawers are not too tight, as friction and resulting noise will otherwise remain high. Lubricants based on wax or PTFE are better suited for wooden furniture axles because they do not penetrate the wood surfaces like oils and are more resistant to dust.
Additionally, regular cleaning of the rails and sliding surfaces is worthwhile to prevent dirt buildup.
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sumeinolf25 Jun 2019 13:45flota schrieb:
I would avoid silicone spray because it attracts dustThat makes sense to me. I was worried that silicone as a lubricant might also act like a kind of "dust magnet."
lomin schrieb:
Carefully tighten the screws on the guidesDoes that apply to all screws or just the ones on the drawer slides? I haven’t dared to unscrew anything yet.
Are there any other gentle lubricants you would recommend that won’t damage the paint or the material?
I have had good experiences with solid glide waxes, which are sold in hardware stores under furniture care products. They are specially designed for wood and plastic and provide long-lasting protection.
Make sure not to use any liquid oils to avoid damaging the wood surface.
Make sure not to use any liquid oils to avoid damaging the wood surface.
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sumeinolf26 Jun 2019 07:38Thanks for your suggestions.
One more question: Has anyone here ever replaced or modified the rollers of the MALM dressers to reduce noise? Or are these more like fixed rails that should preferably be lubricated?
Additionally, any tips would be helpful on whether it makes sense to operate the drawers without fully loading them to avoid "adjustment play" caused by wear.
One more question: Has anyone here ever replaced or modified the rollers of the MALM dressers to reduce noise? Or are these more like fixed rails that should preferably be lubricated?
Additionally, any tips would be helpful on whether it makes sense to operate the drawers without fully loading them to avoid "adjustment play" caused by wear.
sumeinolf schrieb:
Has anyone here ever replaced or adjusted the wheels on MALM dressers?MALM dressers typically do not have traditional wheels but feature drawers with metal or plastic rail systems. So, replacing wheels is generally not relevant.
Regarding loading: Proper loading can actually result in smoother operation because the weight stabilizes the rails. However, the load should not be too heavy to avoid stressing or warping the rails.
Regular inspection and adjustment if necessary is advisable.
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