ᐅ How can I reduce the noise from Malm furniture?

Hello everyone, I have a problem that many owners of Malm furniture might be familiar with: The drawers and doors of my Malm dressers are quite noisy when opening and closing, which can quickly become annoying, especially during quiet moments. I am therefore looking for effective and lasting solutions to make my Malm furniture quieter. Are there any recommended materials or techniques that I can easily apply myself? I don’t want to completely rebuild the furniture but would like to achieve a noticeable and sustainable noise reduction, preferably without special tools. Looking forward to your experiences and tips!

For efficient noise reduction with Malm furniture, it is recommended to apply self-adhesive felt or foam rubber strips at the contact points of drawers and doors. These effectively dampen rattling sounds and can be easily cut and installed.

Additionally, plastic glides on the drawer runners are useful as they reduce friction. Checking and, if necessary, slightly tightening or readjusting the screws can also minimize looseness, which helps prevent noise.

Another option is to use cushioning bumpers available for furniture. These can be mounted especially on the hinges to prevent slamming. The overall goal is to replace hard metal-to-wood contacts with cushioning materials.

Here is a brief guide on how I have personally reduced noise in Malm furniture:

1. Cleaning: First, remove all dust and dirt from the drawer runners and sliding rails.
2. Felt strips: Get self-adhesive felt pads from a hardware store and stick them on areas where wood meets wood or wood meets metal.
3. Check runners: Often the drawer doesn’t slide smoothly; silicone spray can help ensure frictionless movement. Caution: Use only a small amount to avoid stains.
4. Check screws: Loose screws can cause vibrations, so tighten all screws.
5. Install dampers: Small furniture dampers (soft-close stickers) for drawers are very helpful and easy to install.

A common mistake is only treating the furniture superficially without checking the mechanics. I recommend closely observing the entire movement process to identify the source of noises.

RonJarrett schrieb:
self-adhesive felt or foam rubber strips at contact points

I can fully agree! I used colorful felt for this, and I’m really happy with the result—now the drawers hardly make any noise at all :-)

PRA64 schrieb:
Check the sliding rails and use silicone spray

A tip: Never use grease, as it attracts even more dust! Silicone spray stays cleaner and prevents squeaky movements. You can wait about a minute before putting the drawers back in.

Good luck—quiet furniture is priceless!

Felt strips at the joint areas are usually sufficient. No complicated modifications are necessary.

I know how annoying loud door slamming can be, especially if you have small children or need peace and quiet in the evening. In my case, in addition to felt pads, lightly oiling the hinges helped. I didn’t use professional lubricant but simply applied sewing machine oil very sparingly. The softened closing now feels much more relaxed.

I did have a moment of doubt about whether it would make a big difference, but in everyday life, it really reduces a lot of stress – so just keep at it and try different methods. 🙂