Hello everyone,
I recently purchased a Malm bed from IKEA and assembled it myself. I followed the assembly instructions completely and precisely, no screws are missing, and everything is in its proper place. However, the bed noticeably wobbles with every movement, which is quite frustrating and makes me wonder if there is a common mistake that is easy to overlook or if this is a general design issue.
Does anyone have experience or advice on how to prevent the wobbling despite correct assembly?
I understand that Malm beds have a relatively simple construction, but even small leverage forces should be prevented by correct screwing. Maybe the floor design or an uneven floor surface is causing this? Or could it be related to the type of screws or the slats of the bed base?
I’m looking forward to your explanations and possible solutions – thanks in advance!
I recently purchased a Malm bed from IKEA and assembled it myself. I followed the assembly instructions completely and precisely, no screws are missing, and everything is in its proper place. However, the bed noticeably wobbles with every movement, which is quite frustrating and makes me wonder if there is a common mistake that is easy to overlook or if this is a general design issue.
Does anyone have experience or advice on how to prevent the wobbling despite correct assembly?
I understand that Malm beds have a relatively simple construction, but even small leverage forces should be prevented by correct screwing. Maybe the floor design or an uneven floor surface is causing this? Or could it be related to the type of screws or the slats of the bed base?
I’m looking forward to your explanations and possible solutions – thanks in advance!
putan schrieb:
A bed not only needs to be assembled perfectly but should also stand firmly on the floor.Thanks for the tip about the felt pads; I hadn’t tried that yet. My bedroom floor is slightly uneven in places, so that could be the reason.
koneo schrieb:
Sometimes it’s also because the slatted frame isn’t supported firmly enough or lifts slightly under weight.The slatted frame actually fits quite well; I checked it again.
I’m going to systematically loosen and retighten the screws now and inspect the metal brackets, as suggested by Joe52 and koduga. If necessary, I’ll also add felt pads.
It’s good to hear you’ve all had similar experiences. I’ll report back if this helps. Thanks to everyone!