Protecting Your Furniture While Moving
Moving can be a hectic, nerve-wracking adventure even if you have planned well. Home furnishings are a costly expense and of course, we want them to last a long time. It is important to take steps when moving your furniture that will ensure its safe arrival in its new home.
One of the biggest problems when moving furniture is that there are not enough people to lift and move it properly, or the right tools are not being used. A heavy piece of furniture can become scratched and scuffed or might even put a hole in wall if there are not enough people on the job. Furniture dollies are another option if you just do not have the right amount of helpers.
Using blankets and furniture pads are an excellent option when moving furniture that could become nicked and scratched. If you are planning to use any piece of furniture as a place to stack boxes, protect the surface from becoming banged up by covering it up.
If it is raining or damp, you can shrink-wrap your furniture to provide a waterproof barrier while your furniture is out in the elements. Be sure never to store your furniture in shrink-wrap or plastic covers as you could end up with mouldy furniture.
Straps are a necessity when moving furniture in an open truck or trailer. One strong gust of wind could land your furniture tipped over and scratched, or worse yet, splattered on the road. Bungee cords and ratchet straps are the best way to secure furniture for moving in this fashion. Remember of course to cover any delicate furniture items with a blanket first so that the straps do not damage the furniture.
Protecting your furniture by wrapping everything up, protecting with rubber matting and securing it sometimes is not enough. Other tips to consider are taking large pieces of furniture apart when possible. If there are screws or other small parts, put them in a plastic bag and attach it to the underside of one of the pieces. Empty out the contents of all drawers and then tape the drawers shut to prevent them from coming out during the move. If you do not want to put tape on the drawers, remove them during transport.
If you have hired a moving company to help, you may think you have nothing to worry about. While you might be right, it never hurts to ask about their methods. After all, it is still your stuff! Finally, consider getting moving insurance to cover any potential damage that might occur.
One of the biggest problems when moving furniture is that there are not enough people to lift and move it properly, or the right tools are not being used. A heavy piece of furniture can become scratched and scuffed or might even put a hole in wall if there are not enough people on the job. Furniture dollies are another option if you just do not have the right amount of helpers.
Using blankets and furniture pads are an excellent option when moving furniture that could become nicked and scratched. If you are planning to use any piece of furniture as a place to stack boxes, protect the surface from becoming banged up by covering it up.
If it is raining or damp, you can shrink-wrap your furniture to provide a waterproof barrier while your furniture is out in the elements. Be sure never to store your furniture in shrink-wrap or plastic covers as you could end up with mouldy furniture.
Straps are a necessity when moving furniture in an open truck or trailer. One strong gust of wind could land your furniture tipped over and scratched, or worse yet, splattered on the road. Bungee cords and ratchet straps are the best way to secure furniture for moving in this fashion. Remember of course to cover any delicate furniture items with a blanket first so that the straps do not damage the furniture.
Protecting your furniture by wrapping everything up, protecting with rubber matting and securing it sometimes is not enough. Other tips to consider are taking large pieces of furniture apart when possible. If there are screws or other small parts, put them in a plastic bag and attach it to the underside of one of the pieces. Empty out the contents of all drawers and then tape the drawers shut to prevent them from coming out during the move. If you do not want to put tape on the drawers, remove them during transport.
If you have hired a moving company to help, you may think you have nothing to worry about. While you might be right, it never hurts to ask about their methods. After all, it is still your stuff! Finally, consider getting moving insurance to cover any potential damage that might occur.
Posted by : Corey Palmer
@ Nov 23, 2010
