How to Move Heavy Furniture on Hardwood Floors

• May 26, 2015
• Bill Chen

Last updated on October 30, 2023

As you prepare to move into your new home or office, it’s important to take every necessary precaution to protect your hardwood floors. With all the tasks on your plate, including calling utility companies and paying deposits, it can be easy to overlook this crucial step. However, as soon as you start moving heavy furniture, you’ll quickly realize that your hardwood floors are at risk of damage. There are some ways to make this process easier and less damaging to your floors.

Rubber Wheels

Also known as “skates”, rubber wheels are made specifically for quick and easy application to large furniture items. Just as the name applies, the skates allow for a once cumbersome item to have the ability to easily roll around on your flooring. Although they are somewhat expensive, you can save them for your next move. Not to mention, they can save you even more in damages when the move is completed, allowing you to keep your security deposit and avoid expensive repairs.

Manpower

If you have the time to get a crew together to help, you can avoid sliding your heavy items across the floor altogether. When you have enough people to help, you can instead carry them out to the moving truck. It’s highly important to keep safety in mind if you choose this method as improper lifting style can cause damage to your back. While lifting, always remember to:

• Use the muscles in your arms, legs and shoulders, not your back
• Ensure any heavy loads are balanced properly so they won’t move around as you carry them
• Use a ladder when lifting over the head
• Use smooth, slow movements
• Get as close to the load as you can, sliding it toward you if necessary
• Get more help if anyone feels strained when lifting a specific piece of furniture

It’s highly important to keep safety in mind if you choose this method as improper lifting style can cause damage to your back.

The Dolly Method

Another viable option for furniture removal is to use a dolly to wheel your heavy furniture across the floor. However, keep in mind that certain items such as the refrigerator can still prove difficult to mount onto the dolly. For these items, it’s worth the investment to buy or rent a hard-wheeled dolly to get the job done.

When using a dolly, it’s important to properly prepare. After all, your primary purpose is to make the job easier with less danger to your beautiful hardwood floors. First, cover the floor with blankets throughout the home where you will be rolling the furniture through. For even further protection, place sturdy boards on top of the blankets. It takes a little more time, but it can prove well worth it.

Furniture Removalists You Can Count On

It’s not likely that you move often. As a result, you aren’t equipped with all the tools and knowledge that’s preferable when undergoing such a large transition. One of the best ways to avoid damage during the move is to hire professional Balmain Removalists to ensure everything goes smoothly.

The staff here at Bill Removalists Sydney has access to a large array of tools to ensure we can move even your largest furniture items with ease. We offer relocation and moving services based in Sydney, Australia and provide full home and office moving service. Don’t allow the stress of the move to cause you to incur damage on your valuable hardwood floors. Contact us today to see how we can help in your specific situation.