Hello everyone,
I have a problem with my IKEA Malm dresser: the surface has some noticeable scratches that really affect the overall appearance. Since the furniture’s surface coating is relatively thin, I don’t want to repaint or replace it right away. Instead, I’m looking for practical and sustainable repair solutions.
I’m interested to know if anyone has experience with special repair kits for Malm furniture surfaces – for example, wax sticks, repair kits, or other products that can actually hide or even remove visible scratches.
Which kits are recommended in terms of quality? And what really works well in everyday use without needing frequent touch-ups afterward? Any tips on color matching or surface preparation would also be very helpful.
Thanks in advance for any advice, including personal experiences or recommendations from specialists.
Best regards!
I have a problem with my IKEA Malm dresser: the surface has some noticeable scratches that really affect the overall appearance. Since the furniture’s surface coating is relatively thin, I don’t want to repaint or replace it right away. Instead, I’m looking for practical and sustainable repair solutions.
I’m interested to know if anyone has experience with special repair kits for Malm furniture surfaces – for example, wax sticks, repair kits, or other products that can actually hide or even remove visible scratches.
Which kits are recommended in terms of quality? And what really works well in everyday use without needing frequent touch-ups afterward? Any tips on color matching or surface preparation would also be very helpful.
Thanks in advance for any advice, including personal experiences or recommendations from specialists.
Best regards!
FABRICES61 schrieb:
Would you recommend a specific manufacturer?I didn’t buy a particular brand back then, just furniture markers from a hardware store, the inexpensive ones like “Herbol” or similar.
Important: use them very sparingly and blend well with a cloth.
But honestly – the more you try, the more it tends to look like you’re trying to cover something up ;-) So stay relaxed, and it rarely shows at first glance! 🙂
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FABRICES6129 Nov 2015 10:02Hello everyone and thank you for the many helpful posts!
I have now ordered a repair kit with wax sticks that include several color shades for mixing to match – thanks to the tips, I have shortlisted some manufacturers.
I especially found the advice on cleaning and warming before application very useful, and I will definitely follow it.
@valerie-tr: I think I will also try a polish to best even out the difference in gloss. The scratches are, as mentioned, rather superficial, and I don’t want to take any risks.
If I have any positive or surprising experiences, I’ll gladly share feedback here!
Best regards again!
I have now ordered a repair kit with wax sticks that include several color shades for mixing to match – thanks to the tips, I have shortlisted some manufacturers.
I especially found the advice on cleaning and warming before application very useful, and I will definitely follow it.
@valerie-tr: I think I will also try a polish to best even out the difference in gloss. The scratches are, as mentioned, rather superficial, and I don’t want to take any risks.
If I have any positive or surprising experiences, I’ll gladly share feedback here!
Best regards again!