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Ikea Malm bed - Slats keep falling through!

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  • itsbeef
    itsbeef Posts: 801 Forumite
    I have had the same problem too.......

    I cant understand why they have a bed that is (for arguement sake) 60" wide but the slats are only 58" wide.

    I appreciate there needs to be a gap to slot the slats into place but they have simply failed to ensure that they are safe......

    My slats fall through weekly but i think thats mainly due to getting out of bed and the movement edges the slats inwards and away from the supports

    Has anyone contacted IKEA about this?:confused:
  • kaaloo
    kaaloo Posts: 346 Forumite
    flang wrote:
    I just had a an idea!!!
    My slats are slightly bent, which way up are you putting yours
    I have mine so bend faces upwards then when you put weight on them they are a very tight fit.

    wow I never thought of that!

    Ive decided Im going to wedge them in with a thin piece of wood to stop them moving. Great bed, poor bed design.

    Its such a well known bed and so many people have or desire one - amazing that Ikea got away with doing what they have!
    Bismillah
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