ᐅ Ikea BESTA – how can I protect the legs from scratching the floor?
Created on: 5 Dec 2020 09:13
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raponeHello everyone, I recently purchased the IKEA BESTÅ system and am looking for an effective solution to prevent scratches on my parquet floor from the furniture’s legs or feet. Although the legs are quite sturdy, I am concerned that long-term pressure and movement could damage the surface.
My main question is: what practical and sustainable methods do you know of or recommend to protect the legs or feet of the BESTÅ system from scratches? Which materials, pads, or techniques are particularly suitable, especially considering that the furniture is sometimes moved?
I look forward to tips, experiences, and possibly recommendations for specific products that have proven effective in practice.
My main question is: what practical and sustainable methods do you know of or recommend to protect the legs or feet of the BESTÅ system from scratches? Which materials, pads, or techniques are particularly suitable, especially considering that the furniture is sometimes moved?
I look forward to tips, experiences, and possibly recommendations for specific products that have proven effective in practice.
Regarding scratches on IKEA BESTÅ feet on parquet flooring: The best preventive measure is using high-quality felt pads or specially coated plastic furniture feet.
When applying felt pads, the surface of the feet should be cleaned and degreased to ensure reliable adhesion. It is also advisable to replace the pads when they show signs of wear.
Alternatively, thin coasters made of cork or plastic sheets can be placed under all feet to increase the contact area and maximize floor protection.
When applying felt pads, the surface of the feet should be cleaned and degreased to ensure reliable adhesion. It is also advisable to replace the pads when they show signs of wear.
Alternatively, thin coasters made of cork or plastic sheets can be placed under all feet to increase the contact area and maximize floor protection.
Hello rapone,
I would like to address your concern in more detail, as protecting the legs or base supports of the IKEA BESTÅ against scratches is very practical and involves several pitfalls.
First, it is important to consider the different types of feet: there are plastic feet, wooden feet, and metal feet. Each type has specific requirements. For plastic feet, felt-like glide pads are ideal because they reduce the coefficient of friction and counteract small dust particles that can otherwise cause scratches.
For wooden feet, felt pads or even small rubber pads are useful since wood can more easily cause damage due to slightly rough surfaces if no protection is in place. It is important to clean the contact surface thoroughly before applying, as dust or grease can weaken the adhesive strength. Additionally, I recommend adjusting the thickness of the glide protection based on the possible movement of the furniture piece; otherwise, it may wobble easily. Permanent adhesive application should only be done if the item is stable; otherwise, loose coasters are better suited.
For metal feet, special rubber buffers or adhesive felt pads are the best choice, as they combine good adhesion with floor protection.
Another aspect is regular inspection, since wear caused by movement on parquet flooring can lead to glide pads coming off or clogging. It is also advisable to occasionally wipe the feet and pads to remove sand grains and similar particles that can cause scratches.
I would be interested to know: What is the condition of your parquet, and are your furniture pieces mostly stationary or frequently moved? Also, how large are the feet or their contact area? This can help in selecting the optimal method.
I would like to address your concern in more detail, as protecting the legs or base supports of the IKEA BESTÅ against scratches is very practical and involves several pitfalls.
First, it is important to consider the different types of feet: there are plastic feet, wooden feet, and metal feet. Each type has specific requirements. For plastic feet, felt-like glide pads are ideal because they reduce the coefficient of friction and counteract small dust particles that can otherwise cause scratches.
For wooden feet, felt pads or even small rubber pads are useful since wood can more easily cause damage due to slightly rough surfaces if no protection is in place. It is important to clean the contact surface thoroughly before applying, as dust or grease can weaken the adhesive strength. Additionally, I recommend adjusting the thickness of the glide protection based on the possible movement of the furniture piece; otherwise, it may wobble easily. Permanent adhesive application should only be done if the item is stable; otherwise, loose coasters are better suited.
For metal feet, special rubber buffers or adhesive felt pads are the best choice, as they combine good adhesion with floor protection.
Another aspect is regular inspection, since wear caused by movement on parquet flooring can lead to glide pads coming off or clogging. It is also advisable to occasionally wipe the feet and pads to remove sand grains and similar particles that can cause scratches.
I would be interested to know: What is the condition of your parquet, and are your furniture pieces mostly stationary or frequently moved? Also, how large are the feet or their contact area? This can help in selecting the optimal method.
lorena schrieb:
I’m curious: What kind of hardwood flooring do you have, and are your furniture pieces mostly stationary or frequently moved? Also, how large are the feet or their contact area? This can help in choosing the best method.Good question, lorena!
My flooring is oiled oak hardwood with a fairly smooth surface, but it is definitely prone to scratches, especially from hard or sharp objects. The furniture is rarely moved, maybe occasionally for cleaning or rearranging, but not on a daily basis.
The feet have a rectangular contact area of about 4x3 cm (1.6x1.2 inches) and are made of plastic, with a flat underside that is not textured. I’m looking for a solution that is as durable as possible and doesn’t leave marks on the surface.
Hello rapone,
for an oiled parquet floor that is sensitive to scratches, felt pads are indeed one of the best options. For your plastic feet with a relatively large, flat contact surface, I recommend the following multi-step approach:
- First, thoroughly clean the bottom of the feet (using isopropanol or a mild cleaning agent) to ensure there are no residues that could affect adhesion.
- Then use high-quality felt pads with a self-adhesive backing – make sure the adhesive surface is large enough to ensure the pads stick well.
- Optionally, before applying, you can use a thin double-sided mounting tape to increase stability.
- Depending on the weight of the furniture, it may be worth regularly checking the felt pads and replacing them as needed, since the felt fibers wear out from sliding.
- If you plan to move your furniture occasionally, you can place a thin plastic mat underneath the felt layer to act as a buffer zone for movement.
A common mistake I often see is using thin felt with insufficient adhesive strength – this causes the pads to come off and leaves the floor unprotected.
for an oiled parquet floor that is sensitive to scratches, felt pads are indeed one of the best options. For your plastic feet with a relatively large, flat contact surface, I recommend the following multi-step approach:
- First, thoroughly clean the bottom of the feet (using isopropanol or a mild cleaning agent) to ensure there are no residues that could affect adhesion.
- Then use high-quality felt pads with a self-adhesive backing – make sure the adhesive surface is large enough to ensure the pads stick well.
- Optionally, before applying, you can use a thin double-sided mounting tape to increase stability.
- Depending on the weight of the furniture, it may be worth regularly checking the felt pads and replacing them as needed, since the felt fibers wear out from sliding.
- If you plan to move your furniture occasionally, you can place a thin plastic mat underneath the felt layer to act as a buffer zone for movement.
A common mistake I often see is using thin felt with insufficient adhesive strength – this causes the pads to come off and leaves the floor unprotected.
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