Creaking Ikea bed
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I have a Malm bed stead which is only about 18 months old. The slatted base on it is from an older (same size) Ikea bed, and is made up of 2 individual bases.
The bed has recently started creaking like hell, even when you just move about on it, let alone whilst partaking in some horizontal sports!
I'm pretty sure it is the slatted bases, as ive retightned up all the fixings, and the bed stead itself is very sturdy.
Should i replace the slatted bases with a fresh one from Ikea, or do i make my own slatted base using wood from a merchant? The advantage i can see from making my own is that i could fix it to the bed frame in such a way as to eradicate the squeaks altogether.
Thoughts please.
The bed has recently started creaking like hell, even when you just move about on it, let alone whilst partaking in some horizontal sports!
I'm pretty sure it is the slatted bases, as ive retightned up all the fixings, and the bed stead itself is very sturdy.
Should i replace the slatted bases with a fresh one from Ikea, or do i make my own slatted base using wood from a merchant? The advantage i can see from making my own is that i could fix it to the bed frame in such a way as to eradicate the squeaks altogether.
Thoughts please.
AndyT77 said:
I have a Malm bed stead which is only about 18 months old. The slatted base on it is from an older (same size) Ikea bed, and is made up of 2 individual bases.
The bed has recently started creaking like hell, even when you just move about on it, let alone whilst partaking in some horizontal sports!
I'm pretty sure it is the slatted bases, as ive retightned up all the fixings, and the bed stead itself is very sturdy.
Should i replace the slatted bases with a fresh one from Ikea, or do i make my own slatted base using wood from a merchant? The advantage i can see from making my own is that i could fix it to the bed frame in such a way as to eradicate the squeaks altogether.
Thoughts please.
Amusing 3am thread.The bed has recently started creaking like hell, even when you just move about on it, let alone whilst partaking in some horizontal sports!
I'm pretty sure it is the slatted bases, as ive retightned up all the fixings, and the bed stead itself is very sturdy.
Should i replace the slatted bases with a fresh one from Ikea, or do i make my own slatted base using wood from a merchant? The advantage i can see from making my own is that i could fix it to the bed frame in such a way as to eradicate the squeaks altogether.
Thoughts please.
Buy another bed?
Try waxing the slats. You may find lubricant does a better job than making things tighter.
Buy another bed, from some where that sells proper beds.
In 10 years we have bought several beds from Ikea, none have lasted more then 2 years before needing replacing. Last year I gave up and spent 3K on a bed from Dreams (who rather rudely did not live up to all the bad press and delivered it bang on time) So far so good the bed is still a solid as they day it was installed and the mattress still looks and feels like new, and every nights sleep just reminds me that I should have done bought it a long time ago.
In 10 years we have bought several beds from Ikea, none have lasted more then 2 years before needing replacing. Last year I gave up and spent 3K on a bed from Dreams (who rather rudely did not live up to all the bad press and delivered it bang on time) So far so good the bed is still a solid as they day it was installed and the mattress still looks and feels like new, and every nights sleep just reminds me that I should have done bought it a long time ago.
I think Ikea stuff is alright. My Malm frame is going strong despite having been moved from a previous address, usually the death knell. One of the slats has broken after a knee slam on it involving a rather athletic young lady, however still works well.
Memory foam mattress has gone rather flat in spots though- Not bad I suppose given 4 year's use and the massive price differential with a "proper" bed.
Memory foam mattress has gone rather flat in spots though- Not bad I suppose given 4 year's use and the massive price differential with a "proper" bed.
KrazyIvan said:
Buy another bed, from some where that sells proper beds.
In 10 years we have bought several beds from Ikea, none have lasted more then 2 years before needing replacing. Last year I gave up and spent 3K on a bed from Dreams (who rather rudely did not live up to all the bad press and delivered it bang on time) So far so good the bed is still a solid as they day it was installed and the mattress still looks and feels like new, and every nights sleep just reminds me that I should have done bought it a long time ago.
Worst 'Ive got a 3k bed' post ever. You can have any base you like. (And Ikea are very sturdy) the money is better spent on the mattress.In 10 years we have bought several beds from Ikea, none have lasted more then 2 years before needing replacing. Last year I gave up and spent 3K on a bed from Dreams (who rather rudely did not live up to all the bad press and delivered it bang on time) So far so good the bed is still a solid as they day it was installed and the mattress still looks and feels like new, and every nights sleep just reminds me that I should have done bought it a long time ago.
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