{"id":6241,"date":"2020-08-11T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T19:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=6241"},"modified":"2024-02-29T15:53:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:53:56","slug":"how-to-move-a-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-move-a-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move a Piano: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a piano owner facing the challenging task of moving your valuable instrument to a new location while trying to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/moving-services\/cost-to-move-a-piano\/#:~:text=Pianos%20are%20hefty%2C%20awkward%20and,high%20as%20%242%2C000%20or%20%243%2C000.\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep costs down<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Whether you&rsquo;re relocating to a new home on a tight budget or rearranging your space <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just for the sake of decluttering<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the thought of moving a piano without professional movers can be overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is it unnerving to think about potentially causing damage to your piano, but you might also be worried about getting hurt in the process of moving such a massive item.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, rest assured <\/span><b>that there are ways to move a piano without hurting yourself or your instrument.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>You can even do so without hiring professional piano movers!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, say goodbye to the stress and uncertainty of moving a piano as we explore how you can navigate this moving task with confidence and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><\/h2>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-storage\">How Neighbor is changing storage<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renters save 30-50% on self storage, on average. 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Just like any piece of furniture, <\/span><b>a piano is more fragile in its fully assembled condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also reduce the chances of your piano sustaining damage while in transit if you move the piano as individual parts instead of one whole piece.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By disassembling the piano, you&rsquo;ll not only protect the various pieces that make up the instrument, but you&rsquo;ll also significantly reduce the weight of each load, too.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take our word for it: <\/span><\/i><b><i>Moving a piano will be much easier if you take the time to detach the lyre, lid, and other parts <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before moving it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the piano apart and moving each piece separately might seem more time-consuming, but this approach is ultimately more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you&rsquo;re planning to move the piano a short distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as across the room or into an adjacent area, you can simply roll the piano from Point A to Point B, <\/span><b><i>especially if your piano model has casters.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Alternatively, you can use furniture sliders to slide the piano across the floor gently.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, you&rsquo;ll need to<\/span><b> make sure all doorways and halls are wide enough to accommodate the dimensions of your piano.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regardless of how and where you plan to move your piano, make sure the new destination is large enough to fit your piano<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash;with plenty of space for playing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-equipment-do-you-need\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Equipment Do You Need?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you even think about moving your piano, you&rsquo;ll want to gather the materials and supplies needed to relocate your instrument safely. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what exactly does that involve?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on disassembling the piano, you&rsquo;ll need a <\/span><b>screwdriver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact type of screwdriver will depend on the type and model of piano that you own.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to transport either a grand piano or an upright piano, you&rsquo;ll also need to gather<\/span><b> moving blankets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you have padding for the lid and other parts of the piano. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that even a slight scratch can tarnish a piano&rsquo;s appearance and significantly reduce its value, so padding is key.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you cannot obtain moving blankets for one reason or another, you can always use regular blankets or towels to protect the piano parts instead. You will also need plenty of packing tape or stretch wrap to keep the blankets in place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to move an upright piano, you will also need to use a <strong>heavy-duty utility dolly<\/strong> that can safely hold the weight of your piano. Check out The Home Depot if you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/rental\/Milwaukee-Hand-Trucks-Hand-Truck-47515S\/316821901\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rent a dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a reasonable price:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 hours: $18&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day: $25&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 week: $100&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 weeks: $300<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving straps can also help further secure pianos in place when in transit. Note that for grand pianos, you will need a board that has the capacity to handle the piano&rsquo;s size and shape.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"have-you-measured-the-doorways-and-pathways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have You Measured the Doorways and Pathways?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll need to ensure you have <\/span><b>enough space to move the piano through any doorways and hallways you come across<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you anticipate running into <\/span><b>flights of stairs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while transporting your piano to its new home, <\/span><b>ensure you have elevator access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>confirm that the elevator is large enough<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fit your piano.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you&rsquo;re worried about causing damage to doorways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can attach padding or use blankets to create a cushion between the walls and your piano. It&rsquo;s a safe way to prevent causing damage to your piano or scratching the interior of the building.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure narrow points at both your current location and your destination. When moving a piano, you&rsquo;ll want to ensure that you give yourself plenty of room to navigate the space without becoming boxed in or feeling cramped. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, the last thing you want is to risk pinching your fingers or dropping the piano mid-move.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-move-a-standard-piano-on-your-own-a-step-by-step\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Move a Standard Piano on Your Own: a Step-by-Step&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to move your piano without the help of professional movers, pay close attention to these tips and tricks. When you follow certain steps, you can make sure the process unfolds smoothly from start to finish.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-1-disassemble-the-piano\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step #1: Disassemble the Piano<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we said earlier, if you&rsquo;re moving a piano over a long distance&ndash;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as opposed to across the room or into a nearby location<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash;you will need to disassemble the piano before<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ultimate-moving-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> moving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-2-set-the-piano-on-the-piano-board\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step #2: Set the Piano on the Piano Board<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your instrument on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscargocontrol.com\/products\/piano-moving-board\" target=\"_blank\"><b>piano board<\/b><\/a><b> or skid board <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when transporting it from one location to another. These boards are specifically designed to help people move their pianos <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without scratching the surface or causing damage to them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>If you don&rsquo;t have a piano board or skid board<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> stop by your local music store <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and inquire about their inventory. You can even build your own piano board if you want to avoid spending money on a brand-new one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest the piano sideways on the board, then secure it with the moving straps. After that, you can remove the legs without having to worry about the piano&rsquo;s weight distribution. <\/span><b><i>Just make sure you keep the legs individually wrapped in bags and separate the screws respectively.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-3-move-the-piano\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step #3: Move the Piano<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the large parts of your piano have been securely wrapped, place the piano itself on a dolly. Enlist the help of friends or family to <\/span><b>ensure that the weight of the piano is evenly distributed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you begin rolling it any distance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can then move the piano to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/load-moving-truck-7-items-leave\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving truck or van<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After moving the main piece into the truck, go back for all the other parts of your piano and gently place them in the truck.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Once you arrive at the final destination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, carefully unload the main piece of the piano, followed by the rest of the piano parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-move-a-grand-piano\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Move a Grand Piano<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by removing and securing the lid of your piano. Then, with the help of a screwdriver, remove the pedals and legs. Wrap all parts of the piano &mdash; including the sides, keys, legs, and lid &mdash; with moving blankets secured by stretch wrap.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, you can move your piano to its new location,<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at which point you can start to reassemble it. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your piano is in place, tune the instrument and clean it before showcasing or playing your grand piano.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-move-an-upright-piano\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Move an Upright Piano<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&rsquo;ll first want to secure the piano&rsquo;s keys and pedals when determining how to move upright pianos<b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&rsquo;s best to use moving blankets that you secure in place with tape. Then, with the help of family or friends, place the piano on the dolly before loading it into your moving truck.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"after-moving-a-piano\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Moving a Piano<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you move your piano, you can breathe a deep sigh of relief, knowing that your instrument is safe in its new space.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you&rsquo;re at it, <\/span><b>take a moment to inspect your piano.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check the piano&rsquo;s surface for any signs of damage, including scratches, dents, and loose parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your piano has had time to acclimate to the new temperatures and humidity levels, <\/span><b>gently tune your instrument.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You might even want to hire a professional piano tuner to tune your piano.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, secure your piano in place. 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