A big move can lead to collateral damage if you’re not careful. Moving heavy furniture and boxes may cause some surfaces and floors to get damaged when moving with just yourself or a few people.
Protecting multiple floors and surfaces in your new home during the move requires a few tools and techniques that can help avoid unnecessary starches and interior damage. If you need professional movers that know how to safely move items from your old home to your new home, then contact the Expert Moving & Storage Team right away! We have several years of experience making sure your move is as stress-free as possible!
Below, our team has a handy guide to help you get started if you are on your first big move or have done several:
Rosin Paper, Builders Paper, and Floor Shield can help with hardwood floors
Homes that have hardwood floor benefit from having some type of light paper coating, which is especially true if the floors are pre-finished or delicate.
For pre-finished floors Floor Shield is the best bet when it comes to protecting your floor and is available at a home renovation retailer such as Home Depot. Red rosin paper is the most affordable product available and offers solid protect while builder’s paper is very similar as well.
Use cardboard and x-board for wall surfaces, vinyl, and tile
If you’re moving heavy surfaces with the risk of scratching vinyl, wall surfaces, or tile then you may want sturdier protection such as x-board or cardboard.
Cardboard helps avoid impact of edges when you move heavy boxes and items up stairways or through crowded rooms. Carboard can also help protect vinyl surfaces as well, making it especially useful to control damage. Additionally, x-board is a great way to protect surfaces such as tile when there could be a risk of chipping or breaks.
If you’re not sure on what to use, then you may want to talk to a professional moving company like the team here at Expert Moving!
Plan, measure, and move with more than one person
The best and most surefire way to avoid damage during your move is to plan ahead. Take some time to measure doorways, floor spaces, and entryways to determine what can easily fit inside your new place and what may need to be dissembled.
Ultimately, ask for help or hire a professional moving team to ensure that furniture and heavier items don’t end up causing damage during the move. When it comes to moving, the more the merrier!
And as always our team at Expert Moving & Storage is ready to help with small or large moves whenever our customers need help. Call us today or fill out a contact form to get started!
