Hello everyone,
I’ve noticed that on my Malm chest of drawers, the thin plastic laminate has started to peel off along one of the top edges. This is the typical thin plastic film used on most IKEA MALM furniture to visually protect the MDF particleboard material.
My question is how to best repair this without having to remove the entire laminate or fully refurnish the piece. Are there any special adhesives or tapes suitable for this kind of repair?
I want the repair to be as discreet as possible and, above all, durable. Tips on how to proceed as well as recommendations for materials to use would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’ve noticed that on my Malm chest of drawers, the thin plastic laminate has started to peel off along one of the top edges. This is the typical thin plastic film used on most IKEA MALM furniture to visually protect the MDF particleboard material.
My question is how to best repair this without having to remove the entire laminate or fully refurnish the piece. Are there any special adhesives or tapes suitable for this kind of repair?
I want the repair to be as discreet as possible and, above all, durable. Tips on how to proceed as well as recommendations for materials to use would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help!
josue35 schrieb:
I can bend the membrane to the side to get access – would that be helpful, or am I risking further damage to the membrane?Hi josue35, thanks for the details!
Carefully lifting and bending the membrane to the side is often necessary to apply the adhesive underneath. However, you should only do this if the membrane is still reasonably flexible.
If you notice the membrane feels stiff or brittle when bending, avoid making large movements. In that case, you can try applying the adhesive in small sections (e.g., 1cm (0.4 inches)) gradually and pressing it down to prevent unsightly wrinkles.
It can also help to use a toothpick or a fine brush to push the adhesive under the membrane without putting too much leverage on it.
If the edges of the membrane are already frayed, I would recommend trimming them slightly with a very sharp cutter before gluing to avoid any overhanging pieces.
If you like, I can also provide a step-by-step guide on how I would approach this.
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flo-Theres11 Dec 2020 11:02I agree with the advice that wood glue is the best choice.
A practical tip: After applying the glue and pressing down the foil, be sure to place a waterproof film or cling wrap between the weight and the furniture piece. This prevents glue from sticking to the weights and keeps everything clean.
Also, if you can remove the drawer, work outside of the furniture. This makes precise work much easier and protects your furniture from unwanted glue stains.
Good luck!
A practical tip: After applying the glue and pressing down the foil, be sure to place a waterproof film or cling wrap between the weight and the furniture piece. This prevents glue from sticking to the weights and keeps everything clean.
Also, if you can remove the drawer, work outside of the furniture. This makes precise work much easier and protects your furniture from unwanted glue stains.
Good luck!
dijan schrieb:
I would even recommend slightly roughening the edge beforehand so the adhesive sticks better.I can only agree with that. By lightly roughening the surface with very fine sandpaper (e.g., grit 400 or finer), the surface becomes slightly textured and the glue adheres better.
It is important to completely remove the sanding dust afterward, as it can otherwise affect the bonding.
Additionally, after gluing, any visible edges can be carefully retouched with a wood-colored marker to make the repair less noticeable.
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