Hi Cass, Thank you so much you are a life saver. 36 sold, 5 available. You can find it at most crafty stores (the JoAnns, Michaels of the world) and you can also score a nice 40%-50% discount if you wait for the regularly distributed store coupon. Ive never heard of this brand of glue, but hopefully itll come in use for fixing other stuff around the house. on YouTube on how to fix the Ikea saggy drawer problem. Based on their age (~10+ years) I received a reimbursement of $275. done. I love notes. you just saved me from purchasing new bedroom furniture!!! Dressers, clothing storage units, and other similar top-heavy furniture can tip over and pose a threat of serious injury or death to children if not anchored. If youve already done that, your item hasnt arrived, or its not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. Im glad I found it. Mine has still been holding up really well; no additional repairs needed to the drawer since I wrote the post! Update: Elmers white school glue & blue painters tape and a solid 48 hours drying time worked to reattach the plastic veneer trim on my Ikea Hemnes dresser. My pleasure! This way I was able to open it fully. Ships to: US & many other countries, You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. thank you emily!! Looking for an IKEA dresser drawer bottom fix? We live in a society where we like to throw everything out. For the first few months, I didnt have any issues the dresser. Defintely picking up some E6000 glue and giving it a try! I am trying to contact them now to send out four brackets and screws. I was trying to think of how to fix the bowed drawers in our dressers (we have 3 of the MALM 6-drawer ones!!! Is it the corners that are weakened? i am going to do this over the weekend. Instead of repairing I purchased another Malm 4-drawer Dresser and looks like the new model has a metal supports that goes across the bottom, held on with screws. Starting from the ends of each drawer where the least sag had occurred, I lifted the sagging drawer up and slid the corrugated fasteners into the slot the drawer bottom had come out of. It doesnt sit flush with the bottom though; theres about 1/4 gap. Awesome! I positioned the fastener so that the 1 1/8 side was in the slot, giving maximum area of support. Ive used tubes (yes, multiple) of this all around the house; quick fix for everything from fabric to shoes that shouldnt have broken to IKEA drawers. Super easy to install. Hmm, Im not familiar with that product but I do know that some of the IKEA drawers only seem to open about 1/2 way or 3/4 of the way. How I Saved Myself $300 by Repairing My Ikea Dresser. this is going to be my project for the weekend! worse. I tried to stand it up after I assemebled it correctly but it was too heavy to do on my own Im led with holes where the screws fit. This is going to be my weekend project. I have a CD/DVD tower thats more like the leaning tower.. Great idea for the drawer fix. Reassembling I likely a pain because you have to get that tiny screw back into a small hole. Can anyone help with drawer releasing? I will definitely use it. are even products being sold on Amazon to reinforce Ikeas drawers. Apply PVA glue to the 6mm board, covering the whole surface, then align with the drawer shelf. Weve glued it as we assembled it but the whole thing seems a bit weak since the bottom doesnt have a groove all the way round to fit in. We IKEA-lovers encounter problems like this from time to time. 4. 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. Please check and make sure that the bar holds the shelf in place and the shelf is not lower than the bar and so unsupported at the side. Now I know why they did this, the cost of the six under the drawer metal supports that they now include. Dwight I have one that sounds like what you have and can not figure out how to take the drawers out to glue them look up Aneboda that is what I have even Ikea couldnt figure it out they cannot tell me how to take out the drawer it really is poor on Ikea to have all the issues and not address them. What Im trying to figure out is how to RELEASE the drawer from the dresser. Great product for the price can definitely fix at least 5 drawers. Most have 6. I have been trying to figure out how to fix this problem with my ikea dresser! My biggest issue has always been with the drawers, particularly with the dresser units they sell. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Already have everything set up and wired around and thru desk. Yes! Im sure its just natural wear and tear, and only made worse by the number of clothing items I try and store in each drawer. put it together, I was pretty proud of myself. Any ideas/suggestions about which type of glue is best? Just fixed the drawers of my Malm chest of 4 drawers yesterday with excellent results. Then I noticed that the drawers started to close funny. Application is a cinch, mostly because the effected drawers already have the perfect glue-holding groove in them. I positioned the fastener so that the 1 1/8 side was in the slot, giving maximum area of support. Thank you 27 1/2 x 17 1/2 in 10 3/4 x 17 1/2 in 12 3/8 x 17 1/2 in Send me a message please if you need a specific IKEA part that you are missing and can not find it in the items that I posted for sale. #LDD wood, choose a badge and share the merrypad.com love, http://www.iwantbdphotography.com/archives/2661, The Easy Way to Hang Art on Brick or Stone, Less Is More: How to Remove a Fireplace Surround, Tips for Dying Pasta Different Colors (+ A Special Halloween Recipe). The base of the drawer in my case was still glued adequately to both the left and right walls, only disconnected and bowing on the further-most back wall. Learn more. Because of your advice you saved me from having to purchase a new dresser for them. Not Elmers elementary-style, but spend $5 and invest in some radically strong glue. I was so close to ordering something from Ebay to fix my drawers. The drawer is now back to its almost too-full capacity. I didnt feel as though I should be buying a new one just because Ikea was too cheap to use strong enough boards to reinforce the bottom of its dresser drawers. Required fields are marked *. I need some help on how to patch up my wardrobe THANK YOU! Thanks for such a prompt response! So glad! See More. I thought all the hard work was I'm a home improvement enthusiast, living a very merry DIY lifestyle. It continues to hold up really well for me too no additional fixing needed :), I have a upright three drawer Aneboda dresser and cannot figure how to take the drawers out I have never had a problem and the number for Ikea he did not know either LOL the bottoms need to be glued or something for support so it doesnot come out of the groove, To remove the Aneboda drawers, there is one screw inside the drawers on each side that gets removed and connects the drawer to the slider. Ive written my fair share of homeowner war stories. Yikes! This is the exact solution I have been looking for! Years later, still holding up well! Good luck! Bummer about the CD/DVD tower though but you know what HAS continued to impress me? What kind of dresser are you repairing? Fix up to 6 drawers (est 21" inches each)Your saggy dresser drawer fix it kit includes:*approx. It is likely that your drawers are attached to runners by screws that go through the sides of each drawer (2 screws on each side). I had thought about taking the unit apart for a move, but I dont have the packing and it is more likely to be damaged disassembled! Youre an awesome person for sharing idea to make our lives easier. Required fields are marked *. Also back of same drawer is broker (corner) exposing the plastic screw that attaches back to sides. *12 self tapping 1/2" inch screws (YOU WILL NEED TO PRE-DRILL HOLES THEN USE THE SCREWS TO SECURE)*QR code to follow video instructions on YouTube "$15 IKEA saggy drawer fix". Flip shelf over, so that the laminated side is down and the MDF side is up. I have the ikea malm dressing table and would like to know how I can make the drawer come all the way out instead of halfway ? Quick fix (that Ive done many-a-time over the years [decades]): Glue it. If you buy an Ikea dresser, be forewarned that you may need to do repairs like this yourself. 5. 3. I did need to drill a hole for the screw as it started to split the side piece. Thank you!!! Yes? Thank you so much for your helpful post! IKEA is very responsive and helpful on this matter as they tend to be on everything in my experience. I returned my set for nearly $300 and they even came to pick them up, because I live several hours from the nearest store. You too can get on the fast-track towards a mortgage-free life. Thank you so much!!! I received them and will a little hole, was able to attach them without a fix using glue. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Do you recommend gluing when you first assemble them? Glad you found my post helpful , We just bought a new Hemnes dresser this week. I didnt rough-up the plastic with sandpaper (fingers crossed)! I bought HM brand corrugated fasteners # 5. all in all it is nice and should work well. Youre welcome Mary! Help? Because the others opened all the way, I could tell something was not right. The half-opening drawers would stop with a sort of softness, but then would not open further. They have a new thin metal cross-bar that is likely intended to combat this issue. So thats what the problem is! My EXPEDIT items they seem to be manufactured to be stronger/hold more than other collections. Thanks. I didnt like the solution that you need to put a hole in the drawer. Get 4 pieces of 6mm MDF board (or 3mm masonite would work) cut to the INNER DIMENSIONS of the drawer. Pls advs the width of boards used and best material to use? Let me know the product and maybe I can do a little more research! A thin line of gorilla glue would work too, so long as you managed the expansion of it carefully and made sure it was well weighted so nothing warped. I am good with screw drivers, but in the past Ive damaged finishes and bent nails hammering on back panels. All you need is a power screwdriver, a drill bit, to screw the nylon webbing into the drawer.>>YOU WILL NEED TO PRE-DRILL HOLES THEN USE THE SCREWS TO SECURE<