How to Prep an Armoire for Moving
Preparing Your Armoire for a Move
One of the of the objects you may be dreading during your move, is your armoire. It has been in your family for decades, it is heavy and you have absolutely no idea what you are going to do to protect it. We have several suggestions you should implement to make sure your Gainesville moving company gets your armoire to your new apartment in one piece.
Remove Drawers
Take out all of the drawers from your armoire because it is too heavy to transfer otherwise. Unless you have breakables located in the drawers, you can leave the contents inside them to help the drawers to have more stability and structure. If you transfer fragile objects, you can place clothing or linens inside instead. Then wrap each drawer in bubble wrap or a blanket. Make sure you label drawers as fragile so your Gainesville movers will not place them under any heavy boxes.
Protect the Main Armoire Structure
If possible, remove any remaining knobs or latches that may be protruding. If you are unable to, use thick padding around projecting elements. Next, use old, thick blankets or protective wrap to protect the armoire. Be aware of the tape that you use to secure the padding because you ideally want no part of the tape to come into contact with the wood. When it does, it can be difficult to take off and will remove the varnish. Therefore, you should turn the tape so the sticky side is out or place something underneath the tape.
Place a Layer Beneath Armoire
You may think your job is complete, but you want to make sure that your armoire will not become scratched in the moving truck. Lay out a thick blanket beneath the legs of your armoire. Avoid using packing wrap because it will tear and will leave the legs more vulnerable. Though you may be tempted to lay it on its side to prevent it from falling over, your armoire must remain upright because it will be more able to maintain its internal structure if it stands according to the way it was constructed.
Hire a Reliable Gainesville Moving Company
Even if you take every precaution to prepare your new or antique armoire, if you put it in the hands of careless movers, it will not stand a chance. You will want to find a local moving company with a proven reputation that is sure to make your Gainesville moving process as smooth as possible. Gainesville Mover provides quality and professional care when moving all items. Contact us today to get started on your moving process.
