Can you drill into IKEA Malm?

Use a regular drill bit to make your holes and attach the knobs with the hardware provided. Done! I absolutely love how the Ikea Malm dressers look now, they don’t even look like they are from Ikea!

What can you put on top of a Malm drawer?

Just simply paint the dresser your favorite a deep shade of red and add some designs, using simple washi tape. If you want more pops of color; display a colorful acrylic painting to place on top of the Malm!

Can I paint Malm furniture?

If your Malm dresser is new, paint it before you assemble it. However, if it is already assembled, you should take it apart before painting it. There is no need to disassemble the drawers, but if you’ve added knobs or handles, you should remove them before sanding and painting.

Can I put legs on Malm?

Instructions for Adding Legs. Since the bottom of the IKEA Malm dresser is open, first we need to add support pieces to the underside of the dresser that the legs can attach to.

Do you have to attach Malm dresser to wall?

In 2014, two children were killed in the United States after the same chest of drawers from the ‘Malm’ range fell over on top of them. Ikea issued a safety warning, instructing all buyers to attach Malm chests to the wall to avoid other such accidents.

How can I make my Malm dresser look better?

The easiest idea is to spruce up your dresser with some handles, pulls and knobs – metallic, glass, wooden or any other, so your dresser will immediately get a new look. another way to go is to repaint your dresser with some paints – completely, just some drawers or with an ombre or gradient effect.

Can you chalk paint IKEA Malm?

Yes! Furniture made of veneer can be painted with chalk paint. You should, however, prime the veneer first. Veneer can be very smooth, so chalk paint alone will probably scratch off the surface.

Can You Hack an IKEA Malm dresser?

The Ikea MALM dresser is one of Ikea’s most iconic pieces of furniture and as such, has been hacked repeatedly down the years. It is also one of Ikea’s most versatile pieces of furniture due to it’s simplicity and variety of finishes. Hacking it can be as simple as adding dome decals.

What can I put on the front of an IKEA Malm?

This Ikea MALM hack from Stickerscoloray on Etsy makes great use of their own tropical floral print decals added to the front of a black-brown MALM. It’s such a simple way to transform the MALM and you can obviously find any style of decal you desire, we just particularly like this tropical plant one.

What kind of paint do you use on IKEA Malm dresser?

Zinsser BIN Shellac-Based Primer is specially designed for laminate surfaces and is perfect for the job. Following this, any good quality furniture paint will deliver great results. The most popular is furniture chalk paint and even spray paint. Can you put legs on IKEA Malm dresser?

Does IKEA Malm bed have to match the headboard and bedside table?

You can get a matching Malm bed, headboard, bedside table nightstand and many others for this IKEA product. Consider matching the paint color and method for an impressive result. If you look at some of the best examples, a black IKEA malm dresser looks incredibly impressive for very little money.