Hello everyone,
Some time ago, I bought the Malm bed from IKEA. I’ve noticed that it regularly squeaks when turning during sleep, which is quite annoying. My question is: why does the Malm bed squeak when turning?
I suspect the noise might come from the connection points between the individual wooden parts or possibly from the support of the slatted frame. Are there common areas or causes where this model tends to squeak more often? And most importantly – how can this issue be fixed permanently without causing any damage or compromising stability?
I look forward to your opinions, tips, and experiences!
Some time ago, I bought the Malm bed from IKEA. I’ve noticed that it regularly squeaks when turning during sleep, which is quite annoying. My question is: why does the Malm bed squeak when turning?
I suspect the noise might come from the connection points between the individual wooden parts or possibly from the support of the slatted frame. Are there common areas or causes where this model tends to squeak more often? And most importantly – how can this issue be fixed permanently without causing any damage or compromising stability?
I look forward to your opinions, tips, and experiences!
Ryen68 schrieb:
I will test this with a piece of wood under the bed.Very good, testing never hurts.
Additionally, you could use a measuring device or smartphone to perform a simple level check to determine exactly where the bed is wobbling.
If the floor is permanently uneven, special furniture pads with adjustable height might be useful to ensure lasting stability.
If you like, I can write you a brief guide on how to systematically check the assembly of such beds to permanently eliminate squeaking.
After a few hours of screwing, tightening, waxing, and adding felt pads, I’ve made good progress. The squeaking has been significantly reduced, especially thanks to the felt strips at the corner joints and leveling the base surface.
Thanks to everyone for the support – especially @FAZAR for the detailed technical advice and @Nauman5 for the encouraging approach!
For anyone experiencing similar issues: patience pays off, work systematically, and don’t forget to check the foundation as well.
If the bed squeaks again, I will update here.
Thanks to everyone for the support – especially @FAZAR for the detailed technical advice and @Nauman5 for the encouraging approach!
For anyone experiencing similar issues: patience pays off, work systematically, and don’t forget to check the foundation as well.
If the bed squeaks again, I will update here.
Great to hear things are going better. As mentioned before, wobbling is often the enemy of stability. When reassembling the bed, make sure all the wall plugs are firmly in place and the screws are not only tightened but properly countersunk – this will help avoid tensions that cause noise.
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