Hello everyone,
I have several Malm dressers from IKEA where the drawer handles are loose or sometimes even broken off. The handles are made of plastic and are often attached with small screws that loosen or have stripped threads.
I’m interested in how to best repair these handles without having to replace the entire drawer. Are there specific techniques to securely reattach the handles? And which tools or replacement parts are recommended?
I look forward to your experiences and tips, whether simple solutions or professional methods.
I have several Malm dressers from IKEA where the drawer handles are loose or sometimes even broken off. The handles are made of plastic and are often attached with small screws that loosen or have stripped threads.
I’m interested in how to best repair these handles without having to replace the entire drawer. Are there specific techniques to securely reattach the handles? And which tools or replacement parts are recommended?
I look forward to your experiences and tips, whether simple solutions or professional methods.
Hello bernd47,
what an interesting topic! 🙂 I repaired my Malm dresser like this: I ordered replacement handle sets directly from IKEA, they fit perfectly and are very easy to install. If the screws don’t hold, it helps to put a small amount of superglue into the hole before inserting them. This makes the connection really strong!
Also: Don’t tighten too much, or the handle or the drawer front might break.
Small successes in your own repairs are very motivating – you can do it! 🙂
what an interesting topic! 🙂 I repaired my Malm dresser like this: I ordered replacement handle sets directly from IKEA, they fit perfectly and are very easy to install. If the screws don’t hold, it helps to put a small amount of superglue into the hole before inserting them. This makes the connection really strong!
Also: Don’t tighten too much, or the handle or the drawer front might break.
Small successes in your own repairs are very motivating – you can do it! 🙂
Hello everyone,
I completely understand how frustrating it is when the handles keep coming loose or get damaged. You don’t want to replace everything right away.
I’ve tried that too. Just be careful not to use too much glue, because it can make screwing and unscrewing difficult—you lose the option to change the handles if needed.
Sometimes I simply add small washers under the screws to press against the thread; this helps distribute the load better and prevents the screws from pulling out.
I think patient trial and error often leads to the best solution. How do you handle it when the handles still wobble despite repairs?
I completely understand how frustrating it is when the handles keep coming loose or get damaged. You don’t want to replace everything right away.
vinpau schrieb:
If the screws don’t hold, it helps to put a bit of superglue into the hole before inserting them.
I’ve tried that too. Just be careful not to use too much glue, because it can make screwing and unscrewing difficult—you lose the option to change the handles if needed.
Sometimes I simply add small washers under the screws to press against the thread; this helps distribute the load better and prevents the screws from pulling out.
I think patient trial and error often leads to the best solution. How do you handle it when the handles still wobble despite repairs?
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