7 Tips for Moving Furniture Without Scratching the Floors

Whether they’re made of hardwood, carpet or tile, your floors are especially susceptible to damage when moving. While I know it’s tempting to simply drag furniture items across the floor when attempting a DIY move, I strongly discourage doing so. Not only could you scratch and ruin your floors, but you could also accidentally bang up your walls and doors along the way. For these reasons, it’s particularly important to prepare for a DIY move with the right strategies, tools and supplies for moving furniture. Remember: dragging your furniture without protection is a major no-no when it comes to moving couches, chairs, desks, dressers and tables. For safer, more effective ways of moving furniture (without scratching your floors!), check out our 7 tips below.

Enlist help

Take your furniture apart

Get everything off the floor

Use moving blankets, towels or cardboard

Purchase furniture sliders or gliders

Rent a dolly

Move your furniture slowly and carefully

Ready for your DIY move?

In order to successfully move furniture from one house to another, you’ll need the right supplies for the job. To find necessary packing supplies to safely and securely move your furniture, check Moving.com’s box center. Those attempting a DIY move will also need to rent a truck, trailer, or moving container to move their furniture. Fortunately, Moving.com can help with that too. For discounts, quotes and details on these DIY must-haves, check here.

Finally, if you’re ready to move your furniture but worried about scratching the floors, consider hiring professionals to do the job. Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to find and book the best moving company for your specific type of move. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move (and floors!) will be in good hands. Best of luck and happy moving!