Furniture is typically bulky, heavy and hard to move. Furniture is also hard to carry and ship without the help of movers from furniture moving companies. shipping furniture is not easy at all. There are lots of things you must do in order to keep the furniture in its original state so it can reach its destination in good condition. Whether you are planning to ship kid’s furniture, kitchen furniture, living room furniture or more, it is wise to seek help from professional movers so you can forget about all the common problems people associate with shipping furniture.
Furniture Shipping Companies are knowledgeable on what to do with furniture before loading into shipping vehicles. Without proper handling, the quality furniture to be transported might be damaged due to abuse, accidents or human err done unintentionally. Furniture, especially those made of wood, are so vulnerable to scratches, chips or breakage. Damages usually happen when moving or handling them by non-professionals.
There are some tips that usually come in handy when it comes to shipping furniture. All these tips are worth trying to protect your unique furniture from any damage that you will have to fix or discard. Knowing the basic handling modes will help you prepare and make the moveout easier and more systematic.
* Pack or move every piece of fine furniture slowly with care
* Bear in mind that everything you are handling is priceless
* Make an inventory report of all the pieces before moving them, noting every single scratch, chip or crack in the specific part
* Picture the actual moving process and list down every step that has to be taken
* The passageway of the furniture
* The packaging needed to protect the piece
* The loading and unloading steps
* Where to pass if you have a large piece
* Measure the piece and include in inventory list
* Disassemble furniture if you can
* Clean and remove drawers to be packed separately
* If legs of the piece can be removed, do it
* Always put small dismantled pieces in plastic bags and tape the bag together with the main piece
* Wrap the corners of the piece with bubble wrap first then with cardboard, properly taped especially with painted furniture
* Pack with furniture pads to avoid scratches even before shipping furniture
* You can use pillows in packing painted furniture
* Always label packed pieces in plastic bags
* Include in your list the humidity and temperature of the new location to compare with the old one…furnitures are sensitive to them
Tools and Supplies for moving:
* Masking tape
* Scissors
* Complete tools for modern furniture, better yet, quality furniture
* Trash bags
* Shipping Boxes
* Newpaper
* Ropes
* Sticker tapes or paper for labeling
It is easier to prepare small pieces before moving. Shipping furniture is difficult with large and bulky pieces that needs extra care and time to prepare before the move out. There are simple steps that need to be done before moving these big furniture during your next relocation:
Know the path or route of the furniture
There must be no obstruction whatsoever, lights, glass decors or big appliances that hinder the movement
Remove carpets to avoid tripping of the movers
Movers must not be smoking while carrying the pieces
Movers must not be wearing jewelries like watches, bracelets, rings and belt buckles that can scratch sensitive fine furniture surfaces
Take your time when moving quality furniture
Avoid banging of the furniture with other pieces, doors or trucks
The pathway must always be clear and clean
Movers must grip and hold the furniture firmly
Put one hand beneath the piece when carrying
Do not lift the arm of chairs
Do not carry cabinets by the small handles
Dragging or sliding furniture is a big NO
When using carts to move pieces, strap the piece wrapped with cardboard or blankets
During unpacking, check all wrappings that might have chipped off from parts of the furniture
All damages must be listed in the inventory list under post delivery
These are only some of the basic steps to watch out for in order to have a joyous moving out of fine furniture, free from damages. Shipping furniture will always be a tedious and uncooperative task without the help of professional movers from a reliable moving company.
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