ᐅ The MALM bed creaks even when the screws are tightened properly – why?
Created on: 29 Nov 2019 08:47
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Sonfu
Good morning everyone! I recently assembled a Malm bed from Ikea, and although I checked all the screws multiple times and tightened them properly, the bed still squeaks constantly when moving. Especially when turning over in bed, this annoying sound is quite bothersome to me.
My question is: What could be causing the Malm bed to squeak despite the screws being firmly fastened? Are there any design weaknesses, material issues, or common spots that typically cause the squeaking? I have heard from some people that wood-on-wood friction or metal connections can be the cause.
I look forward to your insights and tips on how to stop the squeaking. Maybe this is a known issue with this model? Thanks!
My question is: What could be causing the Malm bed to squeak despite the screws being firmly fastened? Are there any design weaknesses, material issues, or common spots that typically cause the squeaking? I have heard from some people that wood-on-wood friction or metal connections can be the cause.
I look forward to your insights and tips on how to stop the squeaking. Maybe this is a known issue with this model? Thanks!
It’s interesting how everyone here immediately focuses on the materials or the assembly. But honestly: isn’t this a symptom of the general nature of mass production?
Exactly. And that results in assembling low-quality products that are designed so cheaply that squeaking is inevitable.
Maybe we should stop fooling ourselves into thinking that these inexpensive pieces of furniture can ever be as sturdy and high-quality as handcrafted beds. The whole discussion about “where is it squeaking?” is a reflection of this dilemma.
In short: I believe it’s better to invest in quality instead of constantly repairing – then you have peace of mind, literally. 😉
liste schrieb:
“Mass-produced items made with certain tolerances”
Exactly. And that results in assembling low-quality products that are designed so cheaply that squeaking is inevitable.
Maybe we should stop fooling ourselves into thinking that these inexpensive pieces of furniture can ever be as sturdy and high-quality as handcrafted beds. The whole discussion about “where is it squeaking?” is a reflection of this dilemma.
In short: I believe it’s better to invest in quality instead of constantly repairing – then you have peace of mind, literally. 😉