Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone, but nothing ruins the “new house smell” faster than seeing a deep scratch across your polished Jarrah floorboards or a snag in your fresh carpet. Heavy furniture—like solid timber dining tables, pianos, or oversized sofas—poses a major risk to your flooring during a transition.
Here is our expert guide on how to move heavy furniture without leaving a trace on your new floors.. Plan Your Path First
Before you lift a single box, walk the route from the moving truck to the specific room. Look for tight corners, narrow hallways in older Fremantle homes, or transitions between floor types (like tile to carpet). Ensure the path is clear of debris or grit, as small pebbles caught under furniture act like sandpaper on floorboards.
Never Drag—Always Glide or Lift
The golden rule of moving: Never drag furniture directly across the floor. * Furniture Sliders: These are inexpensive and incredibly effective. Use hard plastic sliders for carpeted areas and felt-bottomed sliders for hard surfaces like timber, laminate, or tile.
At Mike Murphy Removals, we’ve handled thousands of relocations across Perth, from Cottesloe to Canning Vale, and we know that protecting your investment is priority number one.
Here is our expert guide on how to move heavy furniture without leaving a trace on your new floors.
1. Plan Your Path First
Before you lift a single box, walk the route from the moving truck to the specific room. Look for tight corners, narrow hallways in older Fremantle homes, or transitions between floor types (like tile to carpet). Ensure the path is clear of debris or grit, as small pebbles caught under furniture act like sandpaper on floorboards.
Here is our expert guide on how to move heavy furniture without leaving a trace on your new floors.. Plan Your Path First
Before you lift a single box, walk the route from the moving truck to the specific room. Look for tight corners, narrow hallways in older Fremantle homes, or transitions between floor types (like tile to carpet). Ensure the path is clear of debris or grit, as small pebbles caught under furniture act like sandpaper on floorboards.
Never Drag—Always Glide or Lift
The golden rule of moving: Never drag furniture directly across the floor. * Furniture Sliders: These are inexpensive and incredibly effective. Use hard plastic sliders for carpeted areas and felt-bottomed sliders for hard surfaces like timber, laminate, or tile.
2. Never Drag—Always Glide or Lift
The golden rule of moving: Never drag furniture directly across the floor. * Furniture Sliders: These are inexpensive and incredibly effective. Use hard plastic sliders for carpeted areas and felt-bottomed sliders for hard surfaces like timber, laminate, or tile.
Here is our expert guide on how to move heavy furniture without leaving a trace on your new floors.. Plan Your Path First
Before you lift a single box, walk the route from the moving truck to the specific room. Look for tight corners, narrow hallways in older Fremantle homes, or transitions between floor types (like tile to carpet). Ensure the path is clear of debris or grit, as small pebbles caught under furniture act like sandpaper on floorboards.
Never Drag—Always Glide or Lift
The golden rule of moving: Never drag furniture directly across the floor. * Furniture Sliders: These are inexpensive and incredibly effective. Use hard plastic sliders for carpeted areas and felt-bottomed sliders for hard surfaces like timber, laminate, or tile.
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● The Lifting Technique: If you aren’t using sliders, you must lift the item completely. This usually requires at least two people and proper form (lifting with the legs, not the back) to ensure the item isn’t dropped or dragged mid-move.
3. Use Protective Floor Coverings
Don’t rely solely on the furniture’s feet for protection. Cover the floor itself:
● Masonite or Plywood Sheets: For extremely heavy items like pianos or large safes, laying down thin sheets of Masonite creates a “temporary floor” that takes the brunt of the weight and friction.
● Moving Blankets: Professional-grade moving blankets can be taped down along high-traffic hallways to prevent scratches and scuffs from falling items or heavy foot traffic.
Here is our expert guide on how to move heavy furniture without leaving a trace on your new floors.. Plan Your Path First
Before you lift a single box, walk the route from the moving truck to the specific room. Look for tight corners, narrow hallways in older Fremantle homes, or transitions between floor types (like tile to carpet). Ensure the path is clear of debris or grit, as small pebbles caught under furniture act like sandpaper on floorboards.
Never Drag—Always Glide or Lift
The golden rule of moving: Never drag furniture directly across the floor. * Furniture Sliders: These are inexpensive and incredibly effective. Use hard plastic sliders for carpeted areas and felt-bottomed sliders for hard surfaces like timber, laminate, or tile.
● Floor Runners: For carpeted areas, use plastic “carpet film” or runners to prevent dirt and snags.
4. Harness the Power of the Dolly
A rubber-wheeled dolly is a lifesaver. Ensure the wheels are clean and made of non-marking rubber (rather than hard plastic, which can crack or scratch tiles). At Mike Murphy Removals, we use specialized equipment designed to distribute weight evenly, ensuring that even the heaviest sideboard doesn’t put “point pressure” on your floorboards.
5. Check the Legs and Feet
Often, furniture has metal glides or rough wooden feet that have lost their protective pads over time. Before moving a piece into your new home, take a moment to:
● Clean the bottom of the furniture legs.
● Apply new, heavy-duty felt pads.
● Check for any protruding nails or staples that may have come loose.
6. Disassemble Where Possible
The lighter the item, the less likely it is to cause damage. Take the legs off the dining table, remove the drawers from the dresser, and take the cushions off the sofa. By reducing the weight, you make the item much more manageable and significantly lower the risk of an accidental drop.
Why Choose Professionals?
Moving heavy items is more than just a test of strength; it’s about technique and the right equipment. Whether you are moving office furniture in Osborne Park, a family home in Belmont, or a coastal retreat in Cottesloe, the team at Mike Murphy Removals has the expertise to move your heaviest belongings while keeping your floors pristine.
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