HOW TO ADD LEGS TO MALM DRESSER | IKEA MALM HACK!!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- #HOWTOADDLEGSTOMALMDRESSER #MALMHACK #IKEAHACK
In this video I'll show you how to add legs to the very popular Malm dresser.
All you need is just a few tools:
- 2 pieces of 2x4 at 17 & 5/8ths inches
- 8" piece of wood (however tall your legs are)
- 2 wood screws
- 8 torx screws
- drill
- drill bits
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Thank you so much for watching!! Let me know if you try this I would love to see how yours turn out. Here’s a link to the legs I used
WEICHUAN Round Solid Wood... www.amazon.com/dp/B07T1CP2BM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Exactly what I needed, and beginner friendly ty!!!
And here I was thinking I could just buy some legs and attach them 😂😂. Dammit now I have to all this work
Lmao yup!! That’s what I thought at first too but I wasn’t returning it 😅
The legs made a huge difference. Have you considered adding pull handles?
Thank you!! Yes I want to add black ones!
Did you have the hardware store cut you wood pieces?
The legs usually come with a metal receiver that gets hammered into the wood and then you screw into the receiver. I don’t think that’s a safe mounting method. Beware of collapsing legs.
Love it. I was planning on buying this, but wanted legs. I am glad to see how you did it. :-)
Thank you 🤍 Great!! Lmk if you try it out!
Love this DIY! You had some great tips and it looks like you executed it perfectly 🙂 Only critique would be the audio loudness changed throughout the tutorial so I would turn up the sound and then turn it back down. Can't wait for your next video!
Thank you so much!! 🤍 I love how it turned out. Yea my voice overs aren’t as loud as my camera speakers, so my voice overs are much lower (with the volume all the way up). I noticed too but I didn’t feel like going back to edit all that lol plus I didn’t think the video would get a lot of views haha 😅
@@TiPrenee05 well it's better that it's done and imperfect than never done and perfect lol. So glad you posted this, I've been looking for content like this and you've definitely found a gap in what's out there currently. Keep it up girl! 😁
@@kebvr25 lol 😂 right. that means a lot to me! Thank you for your kind words! 🤍
Love it! I’m going to give it a try… Any issues with it leaning forward with the legs? Would a 5th leg in the middle help stabilize it? Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t had any issues with leaning or tipping, it’s been very sturdy. Maybe because I have heavy items at the bottom and light items (glasses, jewelry etc.) in the top drawer. But no issues
You have to secure ikea furniture to the walls
I am so impressed with your video! I'll be doing this exact same project this weekend and feel much better going into it! Thank you!
Thank you!! 🤍 good luck, let me know how it turns out!
Did you try it out?
@@TiPrenee05 I did! I followed what you did but modified it slightly by putting 2x4 supports in going the long way down the dresser too to give the 2x4s on the side more stability. My dresser was sinking down in the middle so I wanted to fix that as well. The legs look great now and the dresser looks SO much better!!
@@cvsisthedevil1898 oh awesome!! I’m so glad to hear that, I wish you could upload pictures up here haha I want to see! I’m glad it worked out for you. 🤍
Thank you so much for this. This is going to be my first ever DIY project and first time to even use a drill. Quick question. At the start you had the 2 pieces of wood and an 8” piece of wood. I may have missed it but where was the 8” used?
Interesting but now the weight of the dresser is being held up by 4 small leg point instead of the entire frame bearing the weigh. Wonder if this is going to pose a structural engineering issue in the future.
As a woman I must say how proud of you I am. Since my husband got sick 15 years ago I have learned to do lots of things too. I totally get your happiness when getting it right. My vessel sinks just got here today. I will. Begin them tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you!! 🥰 how did your project turn out?
This is random but do you know the measurement of that piece of wood right on the bottom of the dress? The kind of decorative lip at the bottom that would sit right on the ground if you didn't have the legs on it?
This was the best tutorial I have seen for adding legs. I tried today and i had trouble getting the screws through the dresser after the 2x4…that i strip the screws ☹️ any tips?
Thank you!! 🤍 try using a drill bit so it’s not so hard for the screw to go through.
Shouldve gone in through the sides of the dresser then into the timber. Ikea sell hole covers.
Being chip board the current way will start slipp over time.
Thanks for this video. I’m planning on putting wheels on a Malm dresser and will use the information from this video to construct the supports for the wheels. I looked and no one has addressed adding wheels to IKEA furniture, yet IKEA sells wheels for furniture in the store… although I’m planning on getting a more heavy duty castor for this dresser. By the time my stuff is put in the dresser, it weighs so much that I can’t budge it… thus, the need for wheels. Thanks again, Tiffany… you explained the process so clearly and completely that I have the confidence to proceed.
Awe thank you so much!! 🥰 did you complete your project?
Thank you for the blue print, I am going to do the same thing with a similar dresser and similar feet
You’re so welcome!! 🤍 I would love to see how it turns out!
How does the corkscrew not split the mdf of the sides? I really want to try this but am worried about it splitting!
The entire room looks good. Thanks for the tutorial for the legs!
Thank you so much!! 🥰
Tiffany, this was a great video. I notice the Legs you used are standard Ikea. I have some that are similar. What size drill bit did you use to pre-drill holes for the legs?
Hi, thank you! I got these legs from Amazon, I don’t remember the size of the bit I used. Just do what I did and test it out, you’d have to do that anyway to be sure.
@@TiPrenee05 what's the size (height) of the legs?? Gorgeous outcome!
This was such a great tutorial. I used it and it came out perfect!
That makes me so happy! 🤍 I’m so glad it worked out!! 😆 I wish I could see!
Awesome video! Do you happen to have a link to purchase the legs?
Thank you! 🤍 I put it in the comments 😉
Curious why the torx screws and not just long wood screws? (Mostly because I'm trying to use what I have at home, and I have long-ass wood screws haha). Also how is the middle holding up? I have the same malm and I'm worried the middle might sag?
I’m sure those screws would work just fine lol. My middle is still holding up good
Giiiiiiirl… I screenshot at 1:07 to see what size screws you used when I was I was in home depot last night. Putting it together just now & at 2:58 I see the screw size changed! Back to Home Depot for me. That’s what I get for always rushing.
Oh no!! 1:07 is the small wood screws that I used on the inside of the dresser at the end. 2:58 is me showing how I predrilled the holes for the legs. How did it turn out?
Did you add brackets? In the video I see some in some packing but there’s part of the video of you adding them, just curious :)
What brackets? sorry, it’s been a while and I don’t remember lol
You are out here saving lives! Thank you! 🥲
Thank you! I watched so many videos and finally yours solved my problem!!!
Oh that makes me feel great! 🙃😊 thank you so much! 🤍 I’m glad it helped.
Thank you, I’m hoping to add legs to the IKEA Brimnes dresser I just got! I hope the bottoms looks similar to the Malm when I start assembling it so I can use your technique! I did have a question though - did you pre-drill the holes in the side of the dresser for the torque screws to fit into? Thanks! :)
You’re so welcome!! Thank you 🥰 no I didn’t pre-drill into the dresser just into the wood.
I ain’t even watch the video yet but I feel like this is the reason the dresser has been sold out lmbooo
Lmao 🤣🤣 that’s funny
@@TiPrenee05 I had to buy the 3 draw ones cause this 6 draw was all sold out but ima finesse it and put one on each side of my bed and use them as nightstands
@@ForeverMattison yes that’s going to look really nice!!
hello, in centimeters would you tell me the measurements of the two wooden pieces? height, length and depth.
You’ll have to google cm to inches to get the measurements
Thank you so much for this video!! Will be doing this for my new MALM dresser! 💖
Thank you!! 🥰
I did not know there was no bottom. Honestly now I don't want to buy it. Love the way you made it look though.
Thank you! 🤍 Yea I was so annoyed because I didn’t realize that at first either lol but it turned out great, it actually was kinda easy to do.
what are the measurements for the torx screws you’re using?
Hey, I don’t remember that. But measure the wood where that screw will be going through. Your screw should be about an half inch longer to catch the wood. But not too much longer where it’ll go through the dresser on the other side, then you would be able to see the screw. I hope that makes sense.
Great Job!! I'm definitely doing this to my Malm. I love how detailed this was. Great job!!!
Legend! Thanks for posting this great video, I really appreciated that you showed all the steps and didn’t skip over the small but important stuff like some DIY videos. I want to add some castors to a 6 drawer MALM to bring it up closer to kitchen bench height for a breakfast nook. How sturdy does it feel nice tall legs? Do you think I’d need extra reinforcement for castors? I won’t be moving it often, just for occasional restyling. Although I’m reconsidering because the scandi style legs you put on are very cute!
This video has been so much help! Did you end up using the piece of 8 inch wood for a middle support?
Thank you, I’m glad it was!! No I don’t use it, holds up just fine
Hi lobed you’re video! I want to do this with my dresser. Would it work the malm taller dresser??
How did you fix the slumping in the middle once you put stuff in the drawers?
How long did this take from start to finish with the testing and everything?
I think like 2 hours
Hello love this video ! Wondering where did you get the legs from ?
Thank you so much! 🥰 I got them from Amazon
Great video! How long are those Torx screws?
Love this, I'm definitely gonna try. You did a great job
You saved so much time & frustration, thank you! 😊😊
Wonderful! Thank you!! 🥰
I am considering doing this to my dresser, do you find that the middle is supported well enough? or would you recommend adding a leg in the middle?
Yes the middle is supported well enough, you don’t need to have the middle support.
Did you try it out?
This is great! Btw where do the 2 wood screws go into?
Inside the bottom of the dresser
Thanks! This video was a big help! I’ve been looking for a detailed video on adding legs. Did you add a middle support?
I really appreciate that, thank you! 🤍 no I didn’t add it, I haven’t had any issues.
I’d love to know how yours turn out 🙂
Is the 8" piece of wood the piece that you use as a scrap piece of wood?
Also thanks so much for posting this! I found it just in time to get prepared before it gets delivered :)
Yes the 8” piece is used as the middle support if you want it. I don’t use it.
You’re so welcome ☺️ I’m glad you enjoyed it
Have you tried it?
Great tutorial, can I please get the link for the legs?
Thank you so much! 🤍 yea sure,
WEICHUAN Round Solid Wood... www.amazon.com/dp/B07T1CP2BM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thank you for the video. Did you end up making a center support. I tried and it sunk in the middle
No I didn’t mine is still standing strong, cut a piece of 2x4 wood the length of the legs for the middle support
Do you have a link for the TV mount? :)
I don’t, sorry it’s just a basic one from Amazon
so glad I found his tutorial. can't wait to try it.
Thank you!! 🥰 did you complete your project?
Thank you! This looks somewhat easy to do and it looks stunning!
Thank you so much! 🥰
You’re the GOAT‼️
Thank you so much!! 🥰
Looks way better, great job
Thank you!! 🥰
Where did you buy the legs from?
Hey love! I got them from Amazon, they were only $22 bucks 🤍 here’s the link!!
WEICHUAN Round Solid Wood Replacement Sofa Couch Chair Ottoman Loveseat Coffee Table Cabinet Furniture Wood Legs(8" Set of 4) www.amazon.com/dp/B07T1CP2BM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3MKDHEW7X5AGQPSE6V1Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Looks great! How long were the torx screws
Thank you!! 🤍 Ooh I’m not sure love, about half an inch longer that the wood.
This looks great thanks for showing.
Thank you!! 🤍 you’re welcome
Nice I’ll be doing the same this week 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you 🤍 You’re going to love it!!
Did you try it?
This is a great tutorial thank you! I’m planning to add some wallpaper to the drawer fronts and handles. x
Thank you 🤍Yees!! I’m going to add handles also, I would love to see how it looks with the wallpaper!
They say these dressers have a tip hazard is it true??
I’ve never had that issue, or anyone I know personally, however, it comes with mounting hardware to mount it to the wall if you’re worried.
@@TiPrenee05 its a tipping hazard for mostly kids as they tend to hang on furniture and the dresser may fall on them and cause injury
@@nadiaoliver9863 yea I know, but I don’t have that issue.
I've had the 4 drawer malm dressers and the 3 drawer nightstands for over 9 yrs. They have never tipped on me or my husband. I would say as long as you don't put your heaviest stuff in the top drawers, you should not have a tipping issue.
Great job, came out great
Congratulations !!!! Beautiful job !
Thank you!! 🤍
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