Moving Large Furniture? Here Are 4 Tips on How to Prepare

Moving large furniture is never a pleasant task, it's a constant headache trying to tackle how to approach the issue at hand. Some furniture can stand the test of time, but sometimes a move is all it takes to damage our beloved (and expensive) furniture. There is a right way to prepare your furniture for the move and as professional Montreal movers, here are a few tips we'd like to share with you.

Note that in some cases, professional aid will be required. Especially, when transporting antiques. Equipment and experience will maximize efficiency.

Secure All Drawers!

Naturally, your first step should be to make your furniture lighter. In the case of a dresser, for example, remove all objects stored in it and contrary to regular belief to remove drawers  you should simple secure them tightly so that they don't move. By doing this, you will give the structure better support, secure the drawers from any damage and save space in storage during transportation.

Note: Dresser mirror need professionally packing

Dismantle

Although I previously mentioned you shouldn't remove drawers, but you should dismantle what you can. A table or chair, for example, would need its legs dismantled. These are fragile parts of the structure with no real support. Also in the case of the dresser if possible remove handles and knobs. These small and sharp metal or hard plastic objects fastened tightly to your furniture can damage any nearby items when storing them into a moving truck.

Be Organized

When dismantling make sure, you clearly mark your dismantled small parts in a zip-lock bag. For even mildly complex structures make notes on how to restore it. Moving can be overwhelming, and parts can easily get lost or switched around. Avoid any future any headaches, plan ahead.

Safety First

The final step is safety; proper wrapping can avoid any damages to your precious furniture. Before the move, wrap all your pieces in three layers of protection. Although, it could be time-consuming, it's well worth the time. It includes a protective wrap (soft natural), a force absorbing layer (crumbled newspaper, bubble wrap etc.), and a hard shell (cardboard).