ᐅ IKEA Malm bed squeaks when turning over – cause and solution?

Created on: 24 Aug 2021 21:37

Hello everyone,

I have had an IKEA Malm bed for some time now and have noticed that it squeaks repeatedly when turning over or making slight movements during sleep. The noise seems to come from the area where the slatted frame connects to the bed frame, but I am not sure if the actual cause might be a screw, the bed frame itself, or even the slatted frame.

Can anyone explain in more detail what the typical cause of this squeaking in a Malm bed might be? And what specific steps can I take to resolve the issue as permanently as possible? Maybe there are common tricks or tools that could be helpful.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Wesley26 Aug 2021 09:51

LIELCHEN schrieb:
The supposed "squeaking" almost becomes a feature there.

Haha, that would be quite an unusual marketing approach 😂

Seriously though: Wood naturally moves, especially under stress and shifting forces. My advice is always: make yourself comfortable using some oil or assembly wax and tighten a few screws. Your bed will thank you with more stability. And hey, sometimes a bit of noise just comes with life – a squeaky bed can definitely be a great conversation starter! 😉

tarju4127 Aug 2021 14:02

If you have checked all the screws and it still creaks, the problem is often at the joints of the cross braces. My tip: attach felt or rubber strips to the contact surfaces; this dampens friction very effectively.

ᐅ IKEA Malm bed squeaks when turning over – cause and solution?

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