Hello,
My Hopen bed from IKEA, with the original slatted frame and mattress, was last assembled after our most recent move. Unfortunately, since then it has been squeaking extremely. I have already tried everything, like applying oil to the wooden dowels and tightening the screws.
Unfortunately, it still creaks and squeaks with every movement. Do you have any tips on how to fix this, or could it be that IKEA offers some kind of solution to prevent a new purchase? We just refurbished half of the apartment and don’t have the budget for a new bed right now...!
Best regards
Pat
My Hopen bed from IKEA, with the original slatted frame and mattress, was last assembled after our most recent move. Unfortunately, since then it has been squeaking extremely. I have already tried everything, like applying oil to the wooden dowels and tightening the screws.
Unfortunately, it still creaks and squeaks with every movement. Do you have any tips on how to fix this, or could it be that IKEA offers some kind of solution to prevent a new purchase? We just refurbished half of the apartment and don’t have the budget for a new bed right now...!
Best regards
Pat
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IKEA-Experte28 May 2013 15:00Hello, before troubleshooting, you need to analyze the problem. First, you have to determine where the squeaking is coming from. Then you can consider how to fix it.
Hi,
as I already tried to mention, there is squeaking at the wooden dowels that connect both the front and back ends of the bed to the side panels.
This makes sense, since there are no other friction points.
I also noticed that the cylinders with the internal thread (7mm diameter x 13mm length) that function like nuts for the long black screws are being pulled much deeper into the wood when tightening the screws...!
Is there a general solution for a squeaking bed?
Best regards, Pat
as I already tried to mention, there is squeaking at the wooden dowels that connect both the front and back ends of the bed to the side panels.
This makes sense, since there are no other friction points.
I also noticed that the cylinders with the internal thread (7mm diameter x 13mm length) that function like nuts for the long black screws are being pulled much deeper into the wood when tightening the screws...!
Is there a general solution for a squeaking bed?
Best regards, Pat
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IKEA-Experte28 May 2013 22:30I would suggest replacing the wooden dowels with new ones. Can the old ones be pulled out easily? What material is the side panel made of in the hollow section where the cross-threaded bolt is inserted?
The wooden dowels fit tightly in the side panels and are only "loose" in the base part. Although you still need to hammer quite hard to put it back together.
These side panels of the Hopen are made of wood, which is why the threaded rods can bite so deeply into the wood (when tightening)!
Regards, Pat
These side panels of the Hopen are made of wood, which is why the threaded rods can bite so deeply into the wood (when tightening)!
Regards, Pat
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IKEA-Experte29 May 2013 13:02If it didn’t squeak before, I suspect that everything was fitted more tightly at the time. Applying oil to the wooden dowels might actually be counterproductive.
The dowels in the footboard could be glued, provided the oil doesn’t prevent the glue from adhering. The bed could still be taken apart afterward.
If the side panels aren’t hollow and are made of solid wood, I find it a bit surprising that the cross-threaded bolts are pulled into the wood. Could this be causing the squeaking? A bolt with a larger diameter in an enlarged hole might improve the situation.
Is the screw already tightened all the way to the end of the thread? If so, it should be replaced with one that has a longer threaded section.
Could a second screw connection be added?
Otherwise, you might want to ask the woodworkers in the forum. There are experienced carpenters there. I wouldn’t mention IKEA at all and would only show photos of the footboard, side panels, and joints.
The dowels in the footboard could be glued, provided the oil doesn’t prevent the glue from adhering. The bed could still be taken apart afterward.
If the side panels aren’t hollow and are made of solid wood, I find it a bit surprising that the cross-threaded bolts are pulled into the wood. Could this be causing the squeaking? A bolt with a larger diameter in an enlarged hole might improve the situation.
Is the screw already tightened all the way to the end of the thread? If so, it should be replaced with one that has a longer threaded section.
Could a second screw connection be added?
Otherwise, you might want to ask the woodworkers in the forum. There are experienced carpenters there. I wouldn’t mention IKEA at all and would only show photos of the footboard, side panels, and joints.
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