Hello everyone,
I noticed that on some of the drawers of my Malm dressers from Ikea, the edges at the bottom have come off. These seem to be the plastic edge bandings that have eventually detached and completely lifted away. The wooden panels themselves appear to be intact, but visually it looks quite unattractive, and I’m concerned that dirt might get into the exposed edges.
Has anyone had experience with the best way to repair or reattach these detached edge bands? Are there specific adhesives or techniques that have proven effective without damaging the surface? It would be great if you could also share tips on removing old adhesive residue or how to secure the edges properly to prevent them from coming off again.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I noticed that on some of the drawers of my Malm dressers from Ikea, the edges at the bottom have come off. These seem to be the plastic edge bandings that have eventually detached and completely lifted away. The wooden panels themselves appear to be intact, but visually it looks quite unattractive, and I’m concerned that dirt might get into the exposed edges.
Has anyone had experience with the best way to repair or reattach these detached edge bands? Are there specific adhesives or techniques that have proven effective without damaging the surface? It would be great if you could also share tips on removing old adhesive residue or how to secure the edges properly to prevent them from coming off again.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Linavin schrieb:
Whether contact adhesive is ideal for all types of plastic edge banding.That’s true, there are differences, and I admit I haven’t tried every product. For my Ikea Malm, contact adhesive and spray adhesive were sufficient because the edges are relatively smooth.
Regarding the surface, I always removed the old glue residues very carefully, almost with a utility knife, to avoid roughening it.
I think your point is very valid—when dealing with other furniture or brands, it’s important to consider the adhesive. Perhaps a specialized furniture adhesive would be better in those cases.
I would like to emphasize again the patience needed when repairing edges that have come loose.
Also, when applying pressure: the firmer and more even, the better the result. I have also experimented with small clamps and clothespins, depending on how accessible the area is.
Especially with IKEA furniture, I find it a shame when edges are simply removed and replaced – often a repair is worthwhile to conserve resources and extend the life of the furniture.
relupa schrieb:is excellent advice.
If you’re unsure, start by doing a small test first
Also, when applying pressure: the firmer and more even, the better the result. I have also experimented with small clamps and clothespins, depending on how accessible the area is.
Especially with IKEA furniture, I find it a shame when edges are simply removed and replaced – often a repair is worthwhile to conserve resources and extend the life of the furniture.
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