Hello everyone, I am currently looking into a topic where I haven’t found a clear answer yet: Is there any special accessory for IKEA Malm dressers designed for noise reduction?
Specifically, I want to know if there are official or community-recommended products to noticeably reduce the typical noise when opening and closing the drawers. I understand that Malm dressers can often be relatively loud.
What’s important to me is accessories that can be installed easily without much effort and are durable—such as special dampers, padding, or other technical solutions. If anyone has practical experience or specific recommendations, I would love to hear about them!
Specifically, I want to know if there are official or community-recommended products to noticeably reduce the typical noise when opening and closing the drawers. I understand that Malm dressers can often be relatively loud.
What’s important to me is accessories that can be installed easily without much effort and are durable—such as special dampers, padding, or other technical solutions. If anyone has practical experience or specific recommendations, I would love to hear about them!
Basically, there are no official IKEA accessories specifically designed for sound insulation of the Malm series.
However, vibration-damping and noise-reducing shock absorbers for drawers have become established in the accessory market. These can often be retrofitted. Typically, small dampers or rubber buffers are attached to the inner sides of the drawer slides or the cabinet.
Caution: When installing, it is essential to ensure a precise fit so as not to affect the drawer’s function. I recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions of the accessories carefully.
However, vibration-damping and noise-reducing shock absorbers for drawers have become established in the accessory market. These can often be retrofitted. Typically, small dampers or rubber buffers are attached to the inner sides of the drawer slides or the cabinet.
Caution: When installing, it is essential to ensure a precise fit so as not to affect the drawer’s function. I recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions of the accessories carefully.
Regarding noise insulation for Malm dressers, a brief explanation of the technology behind the dampers is helpful:
1. Principle: Most noises are caused by the drawer front hitting the frame or friction along the drawer slides.
2. Damping solutions: Soft-close mechanisms or additional silicone strips and rubber bumpers at contact points can reduce noise.
3. Installation: Remove the drawers, attach the dampers, and check their function.
Tip: Soft-close mechanisms are generally higher quality but take more time to install. Rubber bumpers are more affordable and quicker to fit.
Summary: For those who do not want a complete replacement, small retrofit shock absorbers are a good option.
1. Principle: Most noises are caused by the drawer front hitting the frame or friction along the drawer slides.
2. Damping solutions: Soft-close mechanisms or additional silicone strips and rubber bumpers at contact points can reduce noise.
3. Installation: Remove the drawers, attach the dampers, and check their function.
Tip: Soft-close mechanisms are generally higher quality but take more time to install. Rubber bumpers are more affordable and quicker to fit.
Summary: For those who do not want a complete replacement, small retrofit shock absorbers are a good option.
Noise insulation for Malm dressers is a recurring topic in many forums. Based on my experience, the following accessories are particularly effective:
- Self-adhesive felt or rubber pads at contact points
- Retrofit soft-close damping systems
Installation advice: Pay attention to dimensional accuracy and instructions. Malm units have some tolerance, so retrofitting usually works without major issues.
If anyone has problems with the installation, I’m happy to provide more specific guidance.
- Self-adhesive felt or rubber pads at contact points
- Retrofit soft-close damping systems
Installation advice: Pay attention to dimensional accuracy and instructions. Malm units have some tolerance, so retrofitting usually works without major issues.
If anyone has problems with the installation, I’m happy to provide more specific guidance.
letar schrieb:
When installing, it is essential to ensure an exact fit to avoid affecting the functionality of the drawers. That’s an important point—thanks!
What about durability? I’m concerned that cheap dampers might wear out quickly and start making noise again. Are there reliable experiences on this?
Also, with retrofit dampers, do they typically cover all the drawers in a Malm dresser, or is it usually enough to start with just the top ones?
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