Hello everyone, I have a rather annoying problem with my two MALM nightstands from IKEA: they wobble. This is not only unpleasant to the touch but I also feel that the material could be damaged over time because of it. The wobbling mostly occurs when the floor is not completely level or when one of the table legs rests on a small uneven spot. I wanted to ask: What hacks, tricks, or modifications do you know to effectively reduce or completely prevent the wobbling of these MALM nightstands? I am especially interested in practical solutions that are easy to implement and don’t require expensive specialized parts. Preferably something that can be applied with simple household items or minimal tools. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Thank you for the many responses, which I have read all of!
Of course, this is not high-end furniture quality, but considering the price, I think the Malm nightstands are okay. I deliberately chose them because I wanted well-equipped, affordable furniture. They still shouldn’t wobble.
Yes, I did that. All the screws are tight. The wobbling really seems to be due to an uneven floor or slight height differences between the legs.
I think the suggestions with felt pads or rubber bumpers sound most practical to me. I’m also considering the idea of leveling feet — it sounds more professional than just felt.
Do you have experience with how well these pads hold up over time? And how often should one check if they are still securely attached?
Gilbert schrieb:
Maybe we should take a closer look at the IKEA quality ourselves here.
Of course, this is not high-end furniture quality, but considering the price, I think the Malm nightstands are okay. I deliberately chose them because I wanted well-equipped, affordable furniture. They still shouldn’t wobble.
moses schrieb:
Have you already checked if all the screws in the nightstands are still tight?
Yes, I did that. All the screws are tight. The wobbling really seems to be due to an uneven floor or slight height differences between the legs.
I think the suggestions with felt pads or rubber bumpers sound most practical to me. I’m also considering the idea of leveling feet — it sounds more professional than just felt.
Do you have experience with how well these pads hold up over time? And how often should one check if they are still securely attached?
Leveling pads have been holding up perfectly for me for months, and you can hardly notice they're there. You only need to check them if you rearrange or clean your room frequently; otherwise, they stay firmly in place. Important: Clean the surface thoroughly before applying so the adhesive sticks properly.
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reoWilhelm29 May 2020 10:57Great that you checked the screws, that’s often half the battle. 🙂
Regarding the durability of the leveling pads: I’ve had them installed for almost a year. No movement or detachment, even though I occasionally wipe the floor damp. When I wipe damp, I make sure the pads don’t get too wet, so they last longer.
Trust me, this small upgrade can quickly turn a wobbly MALM into a properly stable bedside table – it’s also a little joy in everyday furniture care. ;-) Good luck trying it out!
Regarding the durability of the leveling pads: I’ve had them installed for almost a year. No movement or detachment, even though I occasionally wipe the floor damp. When I wipe damp, I make sure the pads don’t get too wet, so they last longer.
Nuus48 schrieb:
Do you have any experience with how well these pads hold up over time?
Trust me, this small upgrade can quickly turn a wobbly MALM into a properly stable bedside table – it’s also a little joy in everyday furniture care. ;-) Good luck trying it out!
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