Hello everyone,
I have a problem with my IKEA Malm dressers, specifically the drawers. Sometimes they get stuck and can only be pulled out with a lot of force or not far enough to use properly. This mainly affects the lower drawers, which seem to no longer slide smoothly.
I suspect the issue might be with the drawer runners or their adjustment, but I’m not sure how to fix it without completely replacing the parts. Maybe there are tricks to reduce friction or adjust the sliding rails?
What helps with sticking Malm drawer problems? Does anyone have experience or tips on how to fix these jams easily, permanently, and preferably without special tools?
Thanks in advance for your ideas!
I have a problem with my IKEA Malm dressers, specifically the drawers. Sometimes they get stuck and can only be pulled out with a lot of force or not far enough to use properly. This mainly affects the lower drawers, which seem to no longer slide smoothly.
I suspect the issue might be with the drawer runners or their adjustment, but I’m not sure how to fix it without completely replacing the parts. Maybe there are tricks to reduce friction or adjust the sliding rails?
What helps with sticking Malm drawer problems? Does anyone have experience or tips on how to fix these jams easily, permanently, and preferably without special tools?
Thanks in advance for your ideas!
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PECLARISSA17 Aug 2022 08:19Amrfu schrieb:
Your tip about beeswax sounds interesting; I can imagine it naturally improves the sliding capabilityHey, that makes me happy :-)
Wax is a real insider tip, especially because it not only reduces friction but also cares for the wood. This way, you can ideally avoid jamming over the long term.
If you don’t want to rely solely on sanding, you could also try treating the transition between the wood and metal in the drawer slides with a small wax stick.
And very important: take your time and keep testing how the drawer moves before screwing everything back together 🙂 Good luck!
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