Tighten Wobbly Furniture

IKEA chairs and dining sets loosen over time. A quarterly tighten extends their life by years.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min Cost: $0
Ad728×90 leaderboard — replace with AdSense unit code
🛠
Want help as you go? Open this guide in the interactive Fixly app — ask follow-up questions and get AI-powered tips for your specific situation.

Tools

Materials

As an Amazon Associate, Fixly earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the guides free.
AdIn-content rectangle — replace with AdSense unit code
🔧
Prefer to leave it to a pro? We get it. Compare quotes from background-checked local pros in minutes.
Find a pro →

Steps

  1. 1

    Turn the furniture over

    Flip the chair or table so you can see all the joinery hardware.

  2. 2

    Snug every fastener

    Go around with the matching hex wrench/screwdriver and snug each one. Don't over-torque on particleboard — it'll strip.

  3. 3

    Reglue loose joints

    For glued joints that have separated, work wood glue in with a toothpick, clamp or tape the joint, wipe excess.

  4. 4

    Add felt pads to feet

    Smooth gliding feet reduce wobble on uneven floors.

AdEnd-of-guide unit — replace with AdSense unit code