Let’s face it, moving can be a stressful experience. From juggling multiple deadlines to ensuring all your belongings make it to your new home in one piece, there’s a lot to think about. But perhaps one of the most daunting aspects of moving is protecting your furniture.

Having your upholstery ripped apart or wooden furniture gouged will cost you a pretty penny to replace or repair. In some circumstances, the furniture may even become too damaged to patch up.

Imagine spending all that time, money, and effort transporting furniture only to have it wind up in the trash—frustrating, right?

If you want to avoid adding extra stress to your move, read on for some tips on how to keep your furniture safe and sound during a move.

1) Take Measurements

Before you start packing up your furniture, it’s important to take accurate measurements. You can do this by using a tape measure.

You’ll want to be extremely precise when measuring the width and length of each piece of furniture. Following that, measure the height, all while removing any attachments such as lamps or mirrors. The diagonal depth of the furniture may also be measured in case you can rotate it and squeeze the item into smaller doors and entryways.

Make sure to write down all the measurements (width, height, and length) so you can refer to them later. This will come in handy when you’re trying to figure out how to fit everything later on.

2) Tape all the Pieces Together

Once you have all the measurements, it’s time to start packing up your furniture. But before you do, make sure to tape all the pieces together. This will prevent the furniture from moving around during transit and possibly getting damaged.

To tape the pieces together, you’ll need to use a strong adhesive tape. We recommend using something like duct tape or heavy-duty packing tape.

If you don’t want to leave behind any sticky residue on your furniture, you can wrap your furniture in stretch wrap first. This is a type of plastic wrap that’s often used to secure furniture during a move. Once that’s done, you can tape the wrap in place.

3) Label Each Piece of Furniture

It’s also important to label each piece of furniture with its corresponding room, preferably with a post-it note. This will save you a lot of time and hassle later on when you’re trying to unpack and put everything away in your new place.

If you’re working with movers, labels will be especially useful for the movers to identify the designated locations of your furniture ahead of time. In general, movers are immensely helpful when moving furniture because they relieve you of the brunt of the physical labour. But even if you’re not working with movers, labels will still come in handy.

4) Use Bubble Wrap Generously

Bubble wrap is your best friend when it comes to protecting furniture during a move. This pliable material is great for wrapping around delicate surfaces and edges, as well as providing an extra layer of protection for transporting furniture.

When packing up your furniture, especially fragile goods like antiques and delicate wood pieces, make sure to use bubble wrap generously. Bubble wrap is also especially useful for hauling glassware and mirrors.

If you want to take extra precautions, you may even consider taping the bubble wrap with painter’s tape for extra security.

5) Disassemble Heavy-Set Furniture in Advance

Sure, you can arrive at your new home without a hitch. But instead of entering your home and relaxing on your sofa, you’re disassembling your furniture on the lawn of your new home because it can’t fit your doorway.

If you have any heavy-set furniture, such as bed frames or a large armoire, it’s important to disassemble them before the move. This will make them easier to transport and save you a lot more time during moving day.

Most importantly, you won’t have to worry about disassembling your furniture in front of your new neighbours. Nothing sets people off more than a bad first impression!

6) Transport Furniture In A Padded Moving Van

Once everything is taped and wrapped up, it’s time to start loading your furniture into the moving van. But not just any moving van—you’ll want to make sure that the van is padded and has proper protection.

Padding the inside of the van will help to prevent your furniture from shifting and sliding around during the move. You can use blankets, towels, or even furniture pads for this.

Alternatively, you can find furniture movers with Muval and utilise properly-padded moving trucks from the get-go.

It’s also important to secure the furniture in the van so it doesn’t tip over. You can do this by tying down the furniture or using straps.

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