Hello everyone,
I have a question that might be familiar to some of you: my Malm nightstands from IKEA always squeak when I open or close the drawers. It’s quite annoying, especially at night or when trying to be quiet. I’ve already tried realigning the drawers a bit, but that hardly helped.
My guess is that the noise might be caused by friction between the wooden parts or the drawer slides. Does anyone have experience with products or techniques that reliably stop the squeaking? Maybe lubricants, special waxes, or something else?
I would really appreciate practical tips that also work specifically with Malm furniture, as I’ve read that due to its particular construction, it behaves a bit differently than regular wooden cabinets.
Thanks in advance!
I have a question that might be familiar to some of you: my Malm nightstands from IKEA always squeak when I open or close the drawers. It’s quite annoying, especially at night or when trying to be quiet. I’ve already tried realigning the drawers a bit, but that hardly helped.
My guess is that the noise might be caused by friction between the wooden parts or the drawer slides. Does anyone have experience with products or techniques that reliably stop the squeaking? Maybe lubricants, special waxes, or something else?
I would really appreciate practical tips that also work specifically with Malm furniture, as I’ve read that due to its particular construction, it behaves a bit differently than regular wooden cabinets.
Thanks in advance!
Interesting approaches so far! But I wonder if the issue might also be related to the material itself. Malm actually uses quite inexpensive MDF panels, which might react more noticeably to changes in humidity.
That sounds plausible in theory, but how effective are furniture waxes against moisture in the air? I imagine that the squeaking could be a combination of humidity, material fatigue, and low-quality sliding mechanisms.
Would reducing the room’s humidity – for example, with a dehumidifier – also affect the noise? Maybe some people rely more on technical solutions rather than lubricants.
What do you think?
KUDAISY schrieb:
Mistakes I often see: Excessive use of oil on wood surfaces
That sounds plausible in theory, but how effective are furniture waxes against moisture in the air? I imagine that the squeaking could be a combination of humidity, material fatigue, and low-quality sliding mechanisms.
Would reducing the room’s humidity – for example, with a dehumidifier – also affect the noise? Maybe some people rely more on technical solutions rather than lubricants.
What do you think?
Danial schrieb:
Would reducing the humidity in the room – for example, by using a dehumidifier – also have an effect on the noise?Absolutely, that's a great approach! 🙂
In my apartment, the humidity fluctuates a lot during winter, and sometimes the furniture creaks more. I haven't tried a dehumidifier yet, but especially with wooden furniture, this can really help because the material doesn't expand as much.
For those looking for a quick fix: first use lubricant, then if necessary, check and optimize the indoor climate.
Encouragement for everyone: Often it helps to combine several solutions – don’t give up!
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