ᐅ IKEA Malm bed creaks in hot summer weather – any suggestions for a solution?
Created on: 24 Apr 2021 09:17
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Haykto
I have an IKEA Malm bed, manufactured in 2018, and recently it has started to annoy me because it squeaks loudly when I move, especially during hot summer weather. It is the model with drawers underneath, but the noise occurs regardless of the drawers, so it’s likely mechanical or caused by material expansion. I have already checked if any screws are loose – everything is tightened. The squeaking seems to be related to the heat or rather the humidity in the room. Does anyone have experience or specific solutions on how to permanently stop the Malm bed from squeaking in high temperatures? Are there any special maintenance products or mechanical adjustments that might help? A simple solution that prevents this annoying noise would be great.
I understand your problem well, Haykto. Squeaking in hot weather is often a sign that the materials are expanding at different rates. It also helps to regularly check the screws and gently press against the parts from below and from the sides so that everything settles back into place.
Note: If the squeaking only happens in certain positions, you can try slightly shifting or realigning the slatted frame. Sometimes the quiet noise is caused by slats or joints rubbing lightly against each other.
Have you tried completely removing the drawers to see if the noise stops then?
Note: If the squeaking only happens in certain positions, you can try slightly shifting or realigning the slatted frame. Sometimes the quiet noise is caused by slats or joints rubbing lightly against each other.
Have you tried completely removing the drawers to see if the noise stops then?
Haykto schrieb:
The squeaking apparently comes from the heat or rather the humidity in the room.This is an important point. Do you possibly have a thermo-hygrometer to measure the values? That could help to better understand the problem. For example, if your room becomes very humid at the same time as it heats up, the expansion of wood materials is especially pronounced. I would also add that timber for storage or the material of slatted bed bases is sometimes less resistant to fluctuations. In this case, replacing the slats or using oiled slats can help, as they are less prone to swelling. Are you using a slatted bed base or a platform bed, and how old is it? It would be helpful to have more detailed information on that.
bapar schrieb:
Do you possibly have a thermo-hygrometer to measure the values?Yes, that’s a really great idea! If you keep the values stable, the bed will definitely have a calm environment – kind of like climate control for the bedroom. 🙂 Maybe you already have a window you open in the early morning and close in the evening? If not, a small dehumidifier or an indoor fountain (just for the vibe ;-) ) can help. You’ve probably heard that wood “breathes” – and you can definitely notice that sometimes 🙂.
bapar schrieb:
That can help to better understand the problem.Additionally, depending on the level of moisture and heat, MDF can expand or contract by up to 10% of its thickness – which unfortunately can cause the joints to "squeak." Ikea furniture is often cost-effective but typically uses materials that are prone to these fluctuations. A dehumidifier with a built-in hygrostat function is a sustainable solution in this case.
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cassandra26 Apr 2021 07:51I also recommend lightly roughening the contact surfaces of the bed frame made of chipboard with fine sandpaper before applying the wax. A rougher surface absorbs the wax better, which improves the sliding properties. Use only very fine sandpaper, for example, grit 220, to avoid damage.
Additionally, it is advisable not only to tighten the screws firmly but, if necessary, to apply wood glue to the dowel rows. This further minimizes movement and vibrations.
Additionally, it is advisable not only to tighten the screws firmly but, if necessary, to apply wood glue to the dowel rows. This further minimizes movement and vibrations.
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