Top Tips for Moving the Dining Room

By: ChristosMoving  |  August 19, 2014

dining roomDining rooms are tough to pack because they often contain heavy furniture, expensive and fragile china and decorative pieces. Often, the dining room has furnishings that are priceless treasures, such as family heirlooms. Proper packing keeps all of your important dining room items safe

The Dining Room Table and Chairs

If you can dismantle the dining room table, you should! Keep all small nuts, bolts, and screws in a plastic bag, then label the bag and secure it to the table (remember, tape can ruin wood). Use corner protectors or cardboard on a clean, dry table. Wrap the table in moving pads, and glass tables in bubble wrap too.

Just like with the table, dismantle chairs if possible and save all hardware in a plastic bag attached to the chairs. Wrap all chairs in furniture blankets and/or bubble wrap. Stack pillows and cushions in clearly labelled boxes. If stacking the chairs in a moving vehicle, always use a furniture blanket or bubble wrap between each chair to avoid scratches and rubbing.

Silver and Flatware

Wrap silver and flatware in newspaper (don’t use newspaper for other items, as it can stain). Enclose individually wrapped items in a box, and then wrap the outside of that box with bubble wrap, moving blankets, dishtowels or similar items.

Fragile Items

In many cases, nearly everything else will fall into the ‘fragile’ category, including china, glassware, vases, and more. Wrap each fragile item individually in plain wrapping paper to prevent scratches and nicks, and then wrap it in bubble wrap. Line boxes with shredded paper before placing items inside. Label all boxes as ‘Fragile’ and indicate ‘This Side Up’ with an arrow pointing up. Always pack plates and platters vertically to avoid breaking, and add a layer of cushioning before closing the box.

If you need a hand in getting all of your dining room items ready to move, it’s a great idea to call your moving company. They will have all the supplies you need for purchase, and can even come over and take care of packing your dining room for you! Have a great move!

 

 

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