How to Protect Walls When Moving

Plan Ahead

Observing any potential pitfalls before you move will pay dividends. Walk the path your most dangerous pieces will take to see what precautions you need to take. This includes clearing a path toward your moving vehicles. A clear pathway ensures that nobody trips or slips, thus preventing damage to a wall. Planning ahead should not take more than an hour and will save you time and money during your move.

Disassemble Furniture

Furniture that is taken apart before being moved will be smaller and less likely to damage walls. Bigger furniture will always be less maneuverable and taking the time to disassemble these items will give you moving flexibility. Lighter and smaller furniture is the easiest to move safely and prevents damage to your walls.

Use Moving Tools

Using moving tools such as moving blankets and dollies is the best plan for protecting your walls. Moving blankets placed on hard and sharp surfaces that can easily scrape door frames or rip the paint off your walls is the best defense. A dolly provides more control over heavier objects, which will ensure they make it to your moving truck safely.

 Moving can present challenges that you have never considered before. One of these challenges is how to successfully move without damaging your current home. Whether you own or rent, preserving it is worth your time and money. Here are some tips to ensure your walls are protected during the move.

 Plan Ahead

Observing any potential pitfalls before you move will pay dividends. Walk the path your most dangerous pieces will take to see what precautions you need to take. This includes clearing a path toward your moving vehicles. A clear pathway ensures that nobody trips or slips, thus preventing damage to a wall. Planning ahead should not take more than an hour and will save you time and money during your move.

Disassemble Furniture

Furniture that is taken apart before being moved will be smaller and less likely to damage walls. Bigger furniture will always be less maneuverable and taking the time to disassemble these items will give you moving flexibility. Lighter and smaller furniture is the easiest to move safely and prevents damage to your walls.

Use Moving Tools

Using moving tools such as moving blankets and dollies is the best plan for protecting your walls. Moving blankets placed on hard and sharp surfaces that can easily scrape door frames or rip the paint off your walls is the best defense. A dolly provides more control over heavier objects, which will ensure they make it to your moving truck safely.