How to protect hardwood floors from scratches in furniture when moving

Moving can be stressful, but protecting your hardwood floors shouldn't be. Whether you are leaving a house or an apartment building, you want to leave it in the best condition possible. An important consideration when moving is to get your belongings out of the way safely without leaving many scratches as an unwanted gift to the new owners or renters. Below are some tips to make sure you leave your old home in great shape.

1. Lift and move instead of pushing

While it can be tempting to just push everything out the front door or hallway, resist the urge. Lift boxes and smaller pieces of furniture as much as possible instead of shoving them down the hall. Even lightweight pieces can cause significant scratches.

2. Lay out protective covering for the floors

For high-traffic areas you may want to invest in a protective covering for your floor. There are several types of floor coverings on the market, such as hard surface protection tape (with light, minimal tack), a plastic film that protects your floors on moving day. Your local home retailer may also have some great products, advertised as the "# 1 Contractors Choice for Floor Protection" with technology that also provides temporary protection from mud, water and paint.

3. For items with legs, use individual furniture sliders or socks

In the same way your feet glide across the floor in socks, furniture socks glide over table legs, bed frames and more for a smooth glide. Reusable furniture sliders work well on wood floors or carpet to help with those bulky items and can also aid in moving furniture to your next home. You can even slide them under a heavy buffet or secretary one at a time and make moving the item around the house a one-man business!

4. For larger items, use large moving cushions, blankets, or rugs to cushion and shift

Everything can help here! Most moving companies or truck rental companies in Dubai have moving blankets for rent. You probably need a few! In no time, use a rug or old blankets to shove that dresser down the hall. It helps to have a few athletic individuals who can move heavy equipment using a dolly.

5. Use the furniture wheels, if applicable

If a piece of furniture has built-in non-marking wheels or ball wheels, these should not leave marks. If the wheels are not of this type, dirt and sand can get into the floors and leave scuffs. Depending on the type of wheel and the weight of the item, you may still want to consider furniture socks, sliders, or pillows.

6. Check the pads for everything once you move

If you're concerned about protecting your floors in your new location, you may want to check all the self-adhesive felt pads on your chair legs, table legs, etc. when you get there. Those little guys can get lost in menopause, and you don't want your new place getting scratched either.

These are great ideas for protecting your wooden floors during your move. Of course, if you hire our movers and packers in Abu Dhabi professionals, we'll bring all the right equipment (dollies, moving blankets, belts and more) to move your heavy furniture without leaving scratches. With the Sunrise Movers and Packers of the local movers, you don't have to lift a finger!

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