Hello everyone, I have a question that has been on my mind for a while: What should I do if my Malm furniture starts to wobble?
More specifically, it concerns a chest of drawers and a small desk from the Malm series by Ikea. Although the furniture is well-made, it becomes increasingly wobbly with daily use, which is especially bothersome with the desk, particularly when I am working at it. I have already checked the screws, and most of them are tight, but the wobbling persists. Are there any proven methods to improve the stability of Malm furniture or perhaps special reinforcements that I can install?
I would appreciate any tips or experiences.
More specifically, it concerns a chest of drawers and a small desk from the Malm series by Ikea. Although the furniture is well-made, it becomes increasingly wobbly with daily use, which is especially bothersome with the desk, particularly when I am working at it. I have already checked the screws, and most of them are tight, but the wobbling persists. Are there any proven methods to improve the stability of Malm furniture or perhaps special reinforcements that I can install?
I would appreciate any tips or experiences.
TEOZAR schrieb:
If wobbling is still noticeable after all these measures, it could be due to a defective back panel or missing connectionsI would like to support this. In particular, the Malm series often relies on a snap-fit connection for the back panel. You can also attach a thin plywood board inside as an additional measure. This noticeably increases stability and is reversible if you want to return the furniture.
Furthermore, I recommend paying special attention to the sequence of steps in the assembly instructions when assembling it yourself. Ignoring this can lead to key connection points being overstretched or not screwed in correctly.