How do you wrap wood furniture for moving?

Whether you hire professional movers or move it yourself, it is good to know how to protect the furniture and what to expect. Read on the below tips to find out the best way to wrap and protect your wood furniture for moving.

Use moving blankets and plastic wrap

It's always better to use plastic wrap and moving blankets when you’re wrapping up wooden furniture. If you have a wooden table, take off its legs and then wrap each furniture piece in moving blankets. Make sure to cover every corner of the wood. If possible, wrap the furniture multiple times so it is safe and secure when moving.

Gather Packing Supplies

Following are the packing supplies you will need to wrap and protect the furniture.

• Bubble Wrap
• Plastic covers
• Plastic stretch wrap
• Sealable plastic bags
• Cardboard sheets

Prepare furniture for the move

Before you pack anything, you need to prepare furniture for moving.

• Take some time to clean and dust your furniture.
• Make sure to disassemble all the parts of the furniture. You can take off all its legs, armchairs and remove any nuts and bolts from your furniture.
• Remove the drawers out from dressers and desks and pack decors or any small items inside them. This gives you extra storage space while lifting heavy furniture for the move.

Dismantle furniture in advance

Whenever possible, dismantle your furniture completely.

Remove the legs from tables and couches. Take bed frames completely apart. Remove cushions from your couch. This will make the furniture easier to pack and move and it will help prevent damage caused by brushing up against walls or door frames.

Keep the following tips in mind when dismantling the furniture:

• Have a user manual handy, if available, to know how to disassemble furniture correctly.
• Use sealable bags to hold the screws and other hardware for each piece of furniture.
• Tape the bag securely to the item to prevent losing any hardware item.
• If your furniture has a lot of pieces, use masking tape and a marker to note where each piece goes. This will protect your furniture.

Learn how to wrap your furniture correctly

Wood furniture is so delicate, so you need to take extra care in order to avoid any damage. It’s always better to be cautious when wrapping wood furniture. You can cover your furniture with multiple layers of moving blankets for extra protection.

Do not wrap wooden furniture only in bubble wrap or plastic shrinkwrap

Wood is so porous. You should not use plastic shrink wrap directly on your wood furniture as it ruins the surface of your furniture. Instead, choose moving blankets to cover and protect your wood pieces. If you want to use bubble wrap as extra protection, place a layer of moving blankets or furniture pads in between, so the plastic does not come in direct contact with the wood.

Use cardboard to protect the furniture with glass doors

Furniture with glass doors is fragile and extremely difficult to wrap and pack. So, it is always better to use cardboard boxes to wrap your furniture with glass doors.

Secure any drawers and remove nuts and bolts that can come loose.

Some wood furniture is attached with small parts that can easily come out during the move, such as drawers and knobs. Before wrapping the furniture, separate all these pieces and pack them away in a plastic bag. If there are any drawers or cabinets that you can’t remove, close them and tie them with twine. Place some things in it so it won’t cause any damage during your move.

Key points to remember

All heavy wood furniture should be wrapped well before a move

If you are moving heavy furniture, it is recommended to wrap well before you move. Consider the following things before you move your furniture.

• Bubble wrap and plastic stretch wrap are two of the best materials when it comes to safely moving your furniture.
• Use moving blankets to protect delicate wood pieces.
• Plastic wrap or sofa covers should be used to protect your couch.
• If you have any furniture attached to the mirror, you can remove it and use cardboard sheets to protect the item. This adds extra protection and helps prevent scratches while furniture is in transit.
• Furniture blankets are also good for protecting glass tabletops. Wrap the glass or mirror completely without leaving the corners. Make sure to place the item between two sheets of cardboard to be more secure.

Hire professional movers to move your furniture

Since wood furniture can be difficult to move, the best way to prevent damage to your wood furniture is to hire professional movers. These trained professionals are well experienced with the process of moving delicate furniture. So you can be sure that your furniture is safe while moving.

If you do choose to hire professionals, make sure that they are qualified. Also, if you are moving expensive wooden furniture, make sure to have insurance so that you can be covered if anything goes wrong.

Learn how to load your furniture onto the truck

Loading the furniture onto the truck without causing any damage is a difficult task. This will make things easier for you and your movers.

• Large furniture items need additional care. Use rope to safely load your furniture onto the truck. Even though you wrapped your furniture items, adding a layer of moving blankets gives you more security.
• Don’t forget to take care when unloading the truck. Make sure the moving path is clear for the movers. This makes your move easy and safe without causing any damage to your items.

Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow the above tips and make sure you pack, wrap and move your furniture items properly. Doing so will help ensure your furniture arrives in good shape for your home. If you decide to utilize self-storage for your move, learn more about how to protect your belongings inside a storage unit.