Tips To Avoid Furniture Damage During a Move
Damaged furniture is a major concern for individuals and families looking to move into a new home. Whether it occurs in the moving van or when you’re hauling it into the residence, there’s a very real possibility of your furniture being damaged. It’s downright frustrating when you finally get settled into your new home only to notice a large scratch down your favorite coffee or end table.
Moving is already a stressful task, and the thought of scratching up your new dining set will only add to the stress. Thankfully, there are some precautions you can take to protect your furniture against damage.
Wrap Furniture In Blankets
Before loading furniture onto a truck or moving van, wrap it up in a thick blanket. Don’t just use your old bedsheets, but instead use a thick, quilted blanket for additional cushion and support. There are even blankets designed specifically for furniture which obviously work well in this situation.
Check to make sure the entire furniture piece is covered, and that no edges or armrests are left exposed. Blankets will only prove useful if they are fully covering the furniture.
Quilted Sofa Slip-Cover
You can protect your sofas from moving-related damage by using a quilted sofa cover. Just as the name suggests, these covers are designed to slip directly over the sofa, offering a stylish new appearance. Most people use them for aesthetic purposes, but quilted sofa covers can also be used to protect sofas and other similar-sized furniture against damage during a move.
Bubble Wrap
This might sound a little silly to some, but bubble-wrapping your furniture is a great way to protect it against scratches, scuffs, nicks and other damage. If you have fine, delicate furniture, try wrapping it with a couple layers of bubble wrap. Assuming the piece is small – end table, coffee table, chair, etc. – it should only require a minimal amount of bubble wrap. If the furniture is large, however, you may find this bubble wrap to be too much of a hassle.
Tips For Moving Furniture Into a New Residence:
- Go slow. Take your time when moving furniture into a new home, especially when you’re entering doorways and going up or down flights of stairs.
- Measure it. If you’re unsure if a piece of furniture will fit through a door, measure it before attempting to move it.
- Moving pads. Place moving pads on the bottom of your furniture to protect both it and the floor.
- Get help. Don’t attempt to move large furniture yourself. Instead, get help from friends, family members, and/or professional movers.
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