Move your sofa in peace

Moving is rarely an easy or stress -free task, it is an undeniable fact. Apart from the money and all the paperwork that this implies, the simple fact of physically transporting your belongings from one place to another can be one of the most boring and difficult aspects of the whole process. And when it comes to moving your sofa, one of your largest furniture, things can become even more frustrating if you have trouble accomplishing this particular task.

 

Fortunately, as experts in Sofa covers, we have considerable experience in this area here at Atelier de la Cover. So we are happy to share our best advice to help you avoid stress.

The tape meter will be your best friend

To start, use a tape to take the measurements of your sofa, from all the doors you plan to pass and from any other area that could cause problems. By comparing the maximum width or depth of your sofa with the minimum width of your door, you will have a fairly precise idea of ​​the ease with which you can move your sofa, as well as the space that you will have to plan to maneuver in turns.

If possible, move as much furniture as possible outside the destination room and the route along the way, to facilitate transport.

Remember that the height of a sofa is generally shorter than its total depth, so rotate your 90 degree furniture may be enough to pass it through the door. If it is not possible, consider dismantling your sofa. To remove the feet, inspect them to see how they are attached and use a screwdriver to disassemble them. If the armrests are detachable, use a key to loosen the bolts or screws and remove them.

Finally, determine if you should also withdraw certain doors to facilitate the movement of your sofa to its new destination. Although it can be a bit complicated, it can avoid a lot of long -term frustration.

How to move a sofa safely?

Move a sofa can be difficult and risky, especially if you try to do it alone. It is recommended to carefully choose your moving partners to avoid injuries. You can get gloves or lifting straps to protect your hands and improve your socket. 

Before lifting the sofa, remove all the cushions. Lift the sofa from your knees and not from your back, and lift it through the frame rather than a salient element like a armrest.

If you move a sofa on a surface covered with carpet, a piece of cardboard or moving cover for furniture can be very useful to drag your sofa to its intended destination. 

If you can't put your sofa flat, another way to do so is to move it at an angle. A potentially useful method consists in placing the sofa at one end in the vertical position, the side of the seat facing the door, then turning it as if it crossed the embrasure. If the door frame is too narrow, slightly tilt your sofa back and push.

If all of this fails, you can always call on a professional. In addition, to protect your sofa during the move, it is advisable to protect it with bubble wrap and cardboard to protect the salient elements such as armrests and files. You can also secure all of this with plastic film, but a more durable option would be to use old leaves and dust rags instead.

Once your sofa is safely installed in the right room, you can decide to replace tired or damaged sofa covers. At Atelier de la Cove, you can find a full range of sofas and chairs covers in a wide variety of colors to choose from.

Protect your sofa so as not to damage it

Even if your sofa is protected by removable sofa covers, there is a good chance that it will be stained during transport or scratched when you move it through the door of your new home. So, if you can, it's a good idea to protect it with bubble paper - especially to support the most fragile wooden parts like the base and the feet of the sofa (assuming that you have not removed these last, of course).

You can also use cardboard to amortize shocks on salient elements such as armrests. Now you can secure all of this with plastic film, but a more durable option would be to use old leaves and dust rags instead. Once the sofa is in place in your new house, you can then remove your elastic sofa covers and wash them quickly.

The safest and easiest way to move your sofa

The first thing to remember here is that moving a sofa is not the work of a single person, and you expose yourself to a lot of hassle (and injury!) If you try. Also choose your moving partners with care.

Don't forget:

• Get gloves or lifting straps to protect your hands and improve your socket.
• Remove all the cushions before transporting the sofa. 
• Lift from your knees and not from your back, to avoid injury. And lift the sofa by the frame, rather than a salient element as an armrest.