Hello everyone,
I installed the drawers on my Ikea Malm bed to create more storage space underneath. Unfortunately, the drawers are very stiff and require quite a bit of force to pull out and push in, which is quite frustrating. It’s especially noticeable that not all the drawers behave the same; some are much harder to move than others.
I have already checked if the rails are properly aligned and if there are no obvious blockages or deformations. They also seem to be clean, as far as I can tell. The furniture store or the manual only offer general advice, it seems.
Does anyone here have experience with Malm drawers and can explain what might be causing this? Are there any special tips for installation or readjustment that I should know about?
I would really appreciate detailed tips or suggestions, and I’m also open to alternative solutions or tools you might recommend. Thanks in advance!
I installed the drawers on my Ikea Malm bed to create more storage space underneath. Unfortunately, the drawers are very stiff and require quite a bit of force to pull out and push in, which is quite frustrating. It’s especially noticeable that not all the drawers behave the same; some are much harder to move than others.
I have already checked if the rails are properly aligned and if there are no obvious blockages or deformations. They also seem to be clean, as far as I can tell. The furniture store or the manual only offer general advice, it seems.
Does anyone here have experience with Malm drawers and can explain what might be causing this? Are there any special tips for installation or readjustment that I should know about?
I would really appreciate detailed tips or suggestions, and I’m also open to alternative solutions or tools you might recommend. Thanks in advance!
Hi again,
just a quick tip to keep you motivated: When reinstalling the rails, don’t forget to loosen all the screws on the drawer slides first! This makes it easier to adjust the strips.
And a beginner’s tip: Mark the positions on the back of the cabinet with a felt-tip pen, so you can realign them easily if something gets accidentally moved.
Also, if there’s any creaking, check the surfaces of your drawer sides for leftover paint or glue.
Good luck, and keep us updated! 🙂
just a quick tip to keep you motivated: When reinstalling the rails, don’t forget to loosen all the screws on the drawer slides first! This makes it easier to adjust the strips.
And a beginner’s tip: Mark the positions on the back of the cabinet with a felt-tip pen, so you can realign them easily if something gets accidentally moved.
Also, if there’s any creaking, check the surfaces of your drawer sides for leftover paint or glue.
Good luck, and keep us updated! 🙂
Update from my side:
Yesterday, I removed the drawers, completely took off the slides, and cleaned them as you recommended. I noticed that some screws were slightly crooked, which certainly affected the alignment.
Today, I will reinstall the rails using a spirit level and make sure they are perfectly parallel.
I also took your advice about using graphite and will apply it after installation.
Thank you for the helpful tips so far; I will report back once everything is fully completed!
Yesterday, I removed the drawers, completely took off the slides, and cleaned them as you recommended. I noticed that some screws were slightly crooked, which certainly affected the alignment.
Today, I will reinstall the rails using a spirit level and make sure they are perfectly parallel.
I also took your advice about using graphite and will apply it after installation.
Thank you for the helpful tips so far; I will report back once everything is fully completed!
LEVI2 schrieb:
I removed the drawers yesterday, took off the slides completely, and cleaned themGreat, that already sounds very professional!
Before reinstalling, check the drawer again for any warping. A slightly twisted side panel can also negatively affect the movement.
Keep us updated, we’re crossing our fingers that everything runs smoothly again afterward! 🙂
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