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Wrapping and Protecting Your Furniture for a Move<\/strong>
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Moving to a new house is exciting, but it can be stressful too. Trying to remember everything that needs to be done, packing up your items \u2013 the last thing you need is to damage your furniture during the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But\ndon\u2019t worry, you can avoid wear and tear by following our tips for protecting\nand wrapping furniture. Gather the right materials and wrap pieces carefully to\nensure your furniture survives the big move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disassemble First<\/strong>
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Large items of furniture such as dressers weren\u2019t designed to fit comfortably around corners and through doors. But they can be disassembled to make moving them easier. Before taking them apart, take pictures. That way, you have a visual reminder of what your furniture should look like when it\u2019s remade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, take pictures through each step of the\ndisassembling process. You\u2019ll have enough things to remember throughout the\nmove. Don\u2019t assume you\u2019ll recall how that tricky cupboard gets built again. Using\nthe pictures you\u2019ve taken as a reference, you should have hints on how to\nremake your dresser or cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the internet to search for instructions for how to\nrebuild the piece. Retailers often have instruction manuals that come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove cushions from sofas and wheels from desk\nchairs. Unscrew table legs and knobs from dressers and desks. Keep screws and\nfixings together in plastic bags, so you have all the items you\u2019ll need to\nrebuild them once you arrive at your new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a Placement Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Planning ahead is a key factor before wrapping furniture for moving. It\u2019s easy to forget an important item that might be tricky to move. Especially when you\u2019re faced with the mammoth task of unpacking. That\u2019s why taking inventory is so important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of a detailed list of all your belongings, a\nplacement plan makes it clear where everything needs to end up when you move\nin. After all, you don\u2019t want to be faced with the arduous task of carrying a\nbed upstairs, only to realize that you\u2019ve placed it in the wrong room!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Storage Near You!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moving Blankets and Mattress Covers<\/strong>
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Also known as furniture or transit blankets, moving blankets are extremely convenient and offer effective protection. They\u2019re large enough for tables, chairs, dressers, and sideboards to be wrapped inside. This will prevent them from unpleasant scratches and knocks while in transit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They come in an array of sizes, materials, and prices. All will help\nprevent furniture rubbing up against other items in a van or truck. They\u2019re\nhandy for keeping your items out of harm\u2019s way when getting them through tight\ndoorways or awkward staircases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For larger items like your mattress, consider purchasing a mattress cover<\/a>, available in\nfull, queen, and king size beds. These are designed to protect your mattress\nagainst dirt and water damage as you are transferring your bed to your new\nhome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Foam Padding and Dish Protection Kits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can buy lots of foam padding sheets for little money \u2013 you\u2019ll find these at most home improvement stores. They will protect glassware, china, and dishes from smashing and breaking while packing, in transit or carrying them into your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re surprisingly versatile too. You can tape the ends of the sheets\nto stick on plates or scrunch them up and place them inside bowls for\nprotection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make things even easier, you can purchase Dish Protection or Partition Kits<\/a> from your\nlocal storage facility which contains everything you need to help protect your\nglassware while moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Use Bubble Wrap or Tape Directly on the Wood<\/strong>
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Moving blankets are the right way to protect your furniture. Bubble wrap and tape may not be enough padding for older pieces of furniture, particularly if they\u2019re wooden. They may keep scratches and knocks at bay, but they can trap moisture and lead to damage while being moved or stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use bubble wrap<\/a> as an extra line of defense. Place a layer\nof moving blankets or furniture pads in-between. Then the plastic won\u2019t come\ninto contact with wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than using tape to keep drawers closed,\nconsider twine. It can stop them popping out and getting scraped and avoid\ndamaging wooden furniture. If you happen to have antique furniture, it\u2019s even\nmore important to avoid using tape directly on wood. When you pull it off, it\ncan strip away the varnish, damage the finish or leave hard to remove sticky\nmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secure Loose Drawers and Doors<\/strong>
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You will need to empty the drawers of your furniture first. Moving dressers and cabinets when full will make them heavier and cause drawers to start opening and bouncing while in transit, or while you\u2019re carrying them. This can damage the handles, gliders, and the drawers themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be tempted to think removing the drawers would\nbe better. However, keeping them in and fastened up means you\u2019re moving the\nentire piece of furniture in one trip. Use rope, string, or twine to keep your\ndrawers secured, rather than tape, to avoid damage or hard to remove sticky\nmarks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Storage Near You!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pack Sections That Can Be Placed in Boxes<\/strong>
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It\u2019s a good idea to invest in high-quality moving boxes<\/a>. Relying on old cardboard boxes may be\ncheaper, but they\u2019re prone to collapsing. They can even end up contaminated\nwith unwanted pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack boxes as full as possible, to avoid items jumping\naround. Having said that, make sure they don\u2019t weigh too much. 30 pounds is\nabout the limit, otherwise you\u2019re going to have a struggle on your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to move furniture out of the old home but\nyour new home isn\u2019t ready yet, try using a storage unit<\/a> to keep it until you need it. A local storage unit<\/a>\ncan be a handy place to keep sofas, lamps, dressers, and chairs that don\u2019t fit\nin your living space now, but you still see a future with the piece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wrapping and Protecting Your Furniture for a Move Moving to a new house is exciting, but it can be stressful too. Trying to remember everything that needs to be done, packing up your items \u2013 the last thing you need is to damage your furniture during the move. But don\u2019t worry, you can avoid wear […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,641],"tags":[1352,1358],"class_list":["post-17690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-moving","category-your-life","tag-moving-furniture","tag-wrap-furniture"],"yoast_head":"\r\nHow to Wrap Furniture for Your Move | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need to keep your furniture safe during your move? 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