Hello everyone,
I own a Malm chest of drawers from IKEA and have the problem that the legs of the chest keep wobbling or are not stable when setting it up. I’m not referring to general assembly inaccuracies, but rather that the legs, despite correct installation and the right screws, do not remain firmly and stably positioned on the floor over time. I would like to know if anyone has found a truly effective and lasting solution to permanently fix this wobbly leg issue with Malm chests of drawers.
My main concern is that once the chest is placed, it no longer rocks or wobbles, regardless of how it is moved or viewed on the floor – this is especially problematic on uneven floors. What has worked for you? Are there special foot pads, adjustable leveling feet to retrofit, or other tricks that provide lasting stability? I look forward to your experiences and tips!
I own a Malm chest of drawers from IKEA and have the problem that the legs of the chest keep wobbling or are not stable when setting it up. I’m not referring to general assembly inaccuracies, but rather that the legs, despite correct installation and the right screws, do not remain firmly and stably positioned on the floor over time. I would like to know if anyone has found a truly effective and lasting solution to permanently fix this wobbly leg issue with Malm chests of drawers.
My main concern is that once the chest is placed, it no longer rocks or wobbles, regardless of how it is moved or viewed on the floor – this is especially problematic on uneven floors. What has worked for you? Are there special foot pads, adjustable leveling feet to retrofit, or other tricks that provide lasting stability? I look forward to your experiences and tips!
Hello fojujon,
I am familiar with the issue of wobbly legs on MALM dressers – this is often because the original legs are usually fixed and not adjustable, so small unevenness in the floor affects stability.
Here is a proven three-step solution:
1. Check for unevenness: Use a spirit level to see if the floor or the dresser itself is already out of level.
2. Install adjustable furniture feet: There are special furniture glides with screw threads that can be screwed under the legs. You can adjust these so that all legs have solid contact with the floor.
3. Use protective pads: If the floor is very uneven or delicate, you can also stick felt pads to the feet – this reduces scratches and provides protection.
Tip: Sometimes it helps to place a thin rubber or cork washer under the original legs if you don’t want to replace the entire feet.
I hope these tips help you! If you want, I can send you links to suitable adjustable feet.
Good luck!
I am familiar with the issue of wobbly legs on MALM dressers – this is often because the original legs are usually fixed and not adjustable, so small unevenness in the floor affects stability.
Here is a proven three-step solution:
1. Check for unevenness: Use a spirit level to see if the floor or the dresser itself is already out of level.
2. Install adjustable furniture feet: There are special furniture glides with screw threads that can be screwed under the legs. You can adjust these so that all legs have solid contact with the floor.
3. Use protective pads: If the floor is very uneven or delicate, you can also stick felt pads to the feet – this reduces scratches and provides protection.
Tip: Sometimes it helps to place a thin rubber or cork washer under the original legs if you don’t want to replace the entire feet.
I hope these tips help you! If you want, I can send you links to suitable adjustable feet.
Good luck!
KUDAISY schrieb:
This is often because the original legs are usually fixed in place and not adjustable[...]
Tip: Sometimes it helps to place a thin rubber or cork pad under the original legsInteresting, but I consider this tip with the cork pads more of a temporary fix than a truly sustainable solution. If you want a stable dresser, you shouldn’t just try to compensate for unevenness with flexible materials.
I wonder whether the construction principle itself might be flawed: Would retrofitting adjustable legs really be a long-term improvement, or would it simply shift the problem elsewhere?
Has anyone ever checked if the legs on the dresser actually make firm contact at all mounting points? Often, loose or incorrectly screwed connections cause wobbling, not necessarily the floor. So it’s important to inspect not only the feet but the entire connection mechanism.
I’m curious if anyone here knows of a professional technical analysis or even an IKEA-specific solution that goes beyond just placing pads underneath.
fojujon schrieb:
I’m interested to know if anyone here is familiar with a really effective and lasting solution to permanently fix the wobbly leg issue on MALM dressers.Hello,
here’s how I would approach the problem:
First, check that all screws are really tightened – MALM dressers typically use cam lock fasteners, which can sometimes become slightly loose during transport or assembly. This alone can cause noticeable wobbling.
If everything is tight, adjustable furniture glides, as already mentioned, can provide a true leveling effect. Good quality models have adjustment screws and rubber pads underneath to improve grip, especially on smooth floors.
Alternatively, you can use specialized floor leveling pads that clamp under each leg. These are particularly suitable for minor floor unevenness, for example on wooden floorboards.
Another tip: during assembly, make sure all legs touch the floor evenly – often placing a thin plastic or felt pad under the feet helps if the legs are slightly uneven.
It’s important to keep the dresser about 10cm (4 inches) away from the wall and use a spirit level to check if the top surface is even. If it wobbles, there is often an imbalance between the legs.
I’ve used this method on several MALM dressers, and the combination of tightened screws plus adjustable feet works really well.
Good luck!
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