![]() ![]() Also if the drawer does have a layer underneath, like a shelf, it is possible that something fell out of the back of the drawer, behind and then under it. It seems unlikely a table drawer could have anything underneath stopping it, but do look under the table at the underside of the drawer. ![]() This way I was able to open it fully.Īfter working it this way, it was freed up, but I think I later added some lubricant to the runners. I moved it about an inch and then switched to the other side, then returned to the first side and repeated. I put a hand on the dresser and gripped the drawer and pulled the drawer out against the resistance. The half-opening drawers would stop with a sort of softness, but then would not open further.Īs I knew there was something wrong, I felt safe applying some force to the drawer. Because the others opened all the way, I could tell something was not right.įor the normal drawers, they would stop with a sudden, hard resistance. I had a problem where a couple of drawers in a 4 drawer dresser would only slide halfway out. Though I don’t know why anyone would put water in their drawers anyway. The MDF should be sealed if you expect it to come into contact with water. Note that MDF board and water do not mix. Note that this will reduce the depth of the drawer by 6mm. It is recommended to wait 12 hours before loading the drawer again. Reassemble drawer with perfectly flat shelf. ![]() Wait about 1 hour before removing weights.Ĩ. Weigh board down (with books or whatever) so that it flattens the sagging shelf and compresses it against the 6mm board.ħ. Apply PVA glue to the 6mm board, covering the whole surface, then align with the drawer shelf.Ħ. Mark on the shelf where the lip is – this is to line up the new shelf reinforcing.ĥ. Flip shelf over, so that the laminated side is down and the MDF side is up. Removed the drawer front to remove the sagging shelf.ģ. Get 4 pieces of 6mm MDF board (or 3mm masonite would work) cut to the INNER DIMENSIONS of the drawer. Just fixed the drawers of my Malm chest of 4 drawers yesterday with excellent results.ġ. It’s a great stocking stuffer, too, hint-hint-nudge-hint. When it comes to repairing IKEA drawers, glue application is a cinch because the affected drawers already have the perfect glue-holding groove in them. I’ve used it all around the house a quick fix for everything from fabric to damaged shoes, to IKEA drawers. Basic wood glue works in some cases, but it doesn’t hold well universally when you consider that many IKEA pieces are particleboard or plastic. Gorilla glue is a polyurethane glue, and it’s great (if you can keep the expansion qualities under control). Spend $5 and invest in some strong adhesive. The quick fix (that I’ve done many times over the years )? Glue it. And if you’re like me, that sag ends up pinching on the clothing in the drawer beneath it, damaging fibers and ruining garments. This shift is just enough to force the bottom of the drawer to slip out of its groove. Put too much of something (socks), or anything too heavy in them (dense wool sweaters), and over time the bottom board warps under the weight. My biggest issue has always been with IKEA drawers, particularly with the dresser units they sell. But, with a little regular TLC, we can damn well try. An IKEA drawer can be wonderfully designed (and affordable) but its materials just aren’t intended to outlast us. We IKEA-lovers encounter problems like this from time-to-time. If you believe your IKEA drawer is eligible for a recall, here’s a direct link to the info you need on. I returned the set shown here for nearly $300 – and they even came to pick them up because I live several hours from the nearest store. I love notes.Įditor Update: Since writing this tutorial, IKEA has recalled its KULLEN and MALM chests and dressers, among other products. You can find me writing for HGTV and DIY Network, follow me on facebook and instagram, or drop me a note if you'd like. I'm a home improvement enthusiast, living a very merry DIY lifestyle. ![]()
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