Hello everyone, I have a big problem with my Ikea Malm furniture, which was damaged by water in my bedroom. The undersides and edges have swollen, and the drawers are barely movable. I have already tried letting the furniture air dry, but that does not seem sufficient. My question is: How can I professionally or at least effectively restore Malm furniture after water damage to preserve as much of the appearance and functionality as possible? What steps are important, which materials are needed, and are there any specific cleaning or repair techniques you would recommend?
Thank you very much for the detailed tips; they are very helpful.
I will start by completely disassembling the furniture, carefully letting it dry, and then sanding the edges.
It would be useful to get recommendations on which wood filler product works well for Malm particleboard, and whether a clear varnish or furniture oil is generally preferred for the finishing treatment.
Also, I noticed that the decorative foil on some edges has chipped off in certain spots. Does anyone have advice on how to repair this as discreetly as possible?
I will start by completely disassembling the furniture, carefully letting it dry, and then sanding the edges.
It would be useful to get recommendations on which wood filler product works well for Malm particleboard, and whether a clear varnish or furniture oil is generally preferred for the finishing treatment.
Also, I noticed that the decorative foil on some edges has chipped off in certain spots. Does anyone have advice on how to repair this as discreetly as possible?
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