ᐅ What can help stabilize wobbly legs on a Malm bed?

Created on: 5 Apr 2023 10:17
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nonkin
Hello everyone,

I have a problem with my Malm beds from IKEA—the legs wobble quite a bit. Specifically, even under normal use or sometimes just when trying to move the bed, there is noticeable rocking or shaking. All the legs are assembled, but I’m wondering what can actually be done to fix this wobbling. Are there any special aids to improve stability? Or should the bed legs be tightened or adjusted differently? I usually assemble furniture myself and have some experience, but I’m missing the right tricks here.

I’m interested not only in possible technical solutions but also in whether the Malm bed is generally prone to this issue or if I might have made a mistake during assembly. Maybe material conditions or uneven flooring also play a significant role?

I would appreciate any tips or experiences that go beyond the standard advice like “tighten the bed legs.” Thanks in advance!
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neoren
6 Apr 2023 11:37
You can also use small adjustable furniture feet as a replacement. They can be adjusted with millimeter precision and often slide better on floors than the original feet.

It might be a bit more work but it won’t tip over anymore.