ᐅ IKEA Malm Dresser Wobbles After Assembly – How to Stabilize It?
Created on: 19 Aug 2019 18:37
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padeo
Hello everyone, I recently assembled an IKEA Malm chest of drawers, but the piece wobbles slightly when shaken. It is placed on a relatively flat laminate floor, and I tightened all the screws according to the instructions. I’m wondering if some wobbling is normal for this model or if I might have missed something during assembly. Are there effective ways to make the chest more secure and stable without damaging its appearance? I’d prefer not to simply wedge blocks or similar items under the legs. Does anyone have experience with the stability of the Malm chest and tips on how to secure it permanently? Thanks in advance for your help!
ottilie schrieb:
Only wall mounting helps with that.I agree. Especially with taller, narrow furniture like the Malm, securing it to the wall is essential for safety, particularly if there are children in the home.
As an alternative, you can also use washers or small wedges under the legs to improve stability, but this does not replace wall mounting.
If anyone is unsure how to install the wall mount, I’m happy to provide a step-by-step guide.
padeo schrieb:
without visually ruining the furniture?Hey, maybe double-sided mounting tape can help – like how picture frames are stuck to the wall.
It won’t support the full weight forever, but combined with felt pads and gentle wall fixing, it’s invisible and makes the dresser much more stable.
And hey, the laminate flooring will thank you too, since nothing scratches it. 😉
Thank you very much for all the helpful feedback! I see the clear recommendation is to fix it to the wall, so I will probably go with that.
One last question for the experts here: Are there any special tips for mounting the bracket if I only have thin drywall? Simply drilling into the wall doesn’t seem ideal due to the load.
Or is using anchors with hollow wall plugs unavoidable in this case?
I just want to ensure the stability is really secure and that the Malm won’t eventually topple over. I would appreciate any advice!
One last question for the experts here: Are there any special tips for mounting the bracket if I only have thin drywall? Simply drilling into the wall doesn’t seem ideal due to the load.
Or is using anchors with hollow wall plugs unavoidable in this case?
I just want to ensure the stability is really secure and that the Malm won’t eventually topple over. I would appreciate any advice!
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