{"id":13972,"date":"2024-05-26T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T18:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=13972"},"modified":"2024-05-22T16:58:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T23:58:25","slug":"moving-floor-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/moving-floor-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Top (9) Essential Moving Floor Protection Tips\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving to a new home is exciting and stressful all at once<\/a>. There’s so much to plan (let alone think about), but one of the things that should be on the top of your mind is moving floor protection. Scratches<\/strong>, dents<\/strong>, and damage<\/strong> can easily occur if the proper steps are not taken. And let’s be honest, the last thing you want is for the new homeowners (or your landlord) to vocalize complaints about the condition you left the home in. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worry not! We’ll give you a rundown of the most important tips to remember on the big moving day. A word of advice<\/strong>: read through these before<\/em><\/strong> the move so you have all the supplies and materials you need throughout the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Global Van Lines <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Floor Protection Options During a Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Protecting your floors during a move is not an option; it’s a necessity. Floors, regardless of their type, are susceptible to damage during a move (especially when you’re dragging or scooting hefty couches<\/a> over them). The end result could be anything from dents and scrapes to dirt and scuffs caused by heavy furniture<\/a>, appliances, and foot traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are an array of products to shield your floors from potential harm, including red rosin paper, carpet film, builder’s paper, X-Board, protective mats, and ram board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Hardwood Floors: Use Red Rosin Paper <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to hardwood floors<\/strong>, even the smallest scratch can be a heartbreaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With red rosin paper and builder’s paper, you can keep your hardwood floors safe and unscathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular red rosin paper options is the Uline Red Rosin Paper.<\/a><\/strong> This lightweight paper is non-adhesive, easy to clean up, and can even be used on future painting and home repair projects. It costs about $7.95 a roll, and you’ll want to buy a little extra than you think you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trimaco Builders Paper<\/a> is about $14 a roll for 140 ft. Pro tip: If you have leftover builders’ paper, you can use it as a weed barrier in the garden. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Carpeted Floors: Use Carpet Film<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Courtesy of Outpost Construction Supply <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carpeted floors typically require a covering like carpet film. Carpet film <\/a>is an excellent material for covering carpets during a move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an adhesive product that easily sticks to the surface. Another effective option is carpet masks<\/strong>. Their self-adhesive, non-slip surfaces and ease of installation provide reliable protection for your carpets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip: Place strips of old carpets over the current carpeting for an added layer of protection during a move.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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