How to pack furniture and protect it during a move

One of the biggest concerns when moving is to protect all our belongings. That's why we want to tell you how to pack furniture and protect it properly during a move.

Packing is one of the most tedious parts of a move, but very important if we want to take care of our furniture, sofas, desks, and appliances.

How can we protect our furniture during a move?

The best packaging materials to protect your furniture

To pack correctly, we will need different materials depending on the object that we are going to protect:

• Packing tape. Indispensable.
• Protective blankets. We can protect delicate surfaces and complement them with film for better protection.
• Tool kit. A kit with everything we need to disassemble furniture, measure it, cut boxes, etc., cannot be missing. Screwdriver kit, scissors, cutter, ruler, wrench, Allen key, hammer, etc.

In addition, we must learn how to pack furniture based on its material for proper protection.

How to pack wooden furniture

The first thing we must do is clean the furniture, it seems silly, but it is not. It is preferable to take the furniture in a correct state of cleanliness to the new home before starting with the protective packaging.

Next, we will empty all the furniture and disassemble it. If the furniture allows it, it will always be easier to transport it in parts and reassemble it than to move a wardrobe or a huge piece of furniture that only gives us problems during the move. Keep all the screws or small parts in a container so as not to lose them, and keep them close to their corresponding piece of furniture. Then, you can tape it to the protective packaging of the furniture itself.

If the furniture has drawers, close them well and put adhesive tape on them so that it does not move during the transfer, but we recommend that you wrap it previously with film, for example, so as not to damage it with the glue of the adhesive tape. 

How to pack glass furniture

They are the most fragile furniture. We speak from glass tables or shelves to mirrors. The idea is to cover the parts that have glass with cardboard to prevent them from suffering damage during transportation due to impacts. In addition, the cardboard would cushion the impact, avoiding breakage or scratches. It is also important to reinforce the corners with more cardboard and tape or corner protectors.

How to pack sofas or armchairs

Here we have to be very careful not to damage the fabric of the armchairs. So, the first thing we must do is pack these items with plastic wrap or covers to protect the fabric. If they have detachable legs or wheels, the ideal is to remove them and take them aside for greater convenience in packing so that they are not lost during the move. We will do the same with the cushions, keeping them in bags or covers, so they do not suffer damage.

We recommend to use sofa bag for moving sofas without any damage.

It is also important to pack mattresses with plastic covers to prevent chafing and snagging.

How to pack electrical appliances

These heavy objects include refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, microwaves, and ovens. The idea is to protect the corners with pads or pieces of cardboard and then pack them with plastic; This way, we will protect the electrical appliances from possible shocks during the trip.

Freight and Moving Service, packing and unpacking

At Britwrap, we want to make it easy for you. We hope these tips will help you learn how to pack furniture, but if you prefer that a professional removal team take care of this and much more, contact us, and we will make a budget tailored to your needs. Moving, packing, unpacking, removing boxes, and assembly of furniture, with all the technical means and guarantees.