Furniture and floor protection supplies stop the two most common moving claims: scratched floors and dented wood. Blankets, felt pads, sliders, corner guards, and stretch wrap take minutes to use. Here is what our crews carry, and why.
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Furniture Protection: Blankets and Wrap
A moving blanket does two jobs. It pads the piece against the truck wall. It also keeps other items from rubbing the finish. Stretch wrap holds the blanket on.
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Furniture protection
- ✓U-Haul Moving Blanket, 68 x 85 in — thick and quilted; one per piece, two for sofas.
- ✓Simpli-Magic Moving Blankets, 12-pack — a 12-pack for a DIY move of a two- or three-bedroom home.
- ✓U-Haul Stretch Wrap, 15 in x 1000 ft — goes over blankets and around dressers to keep drawers shut.
- ✓U-Haul Queen Mattress Bag — a mattress bag keeps dirt and dust off the bed.
- ✓IDL Cardboard Edge Guards, 20-pack — hard edges for table tops, headboards, and glass.
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- ✓Wrap the blanket around the piece. Then wrap stretch film over the blanket. Tape never touches wood.
- ✓Take off glass tops and shelves. Wrap them alone, upright, with edge guards.
- ✓Take legs off tables when they unscrew. Bag the bolts. Tape the bag under the top.
Floor Protection: Felt Pads, Sliders, and Runners
Wood floors scratch from grit under a dragged leg. The fix is simple. Lift what you can. Slide what you cannot. Never let bare metal touch the floor.
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Floor protection
- ✓Scotch Felt Pads, 162 pieces — mixed sizes for chair legs, tables, and bed frames.
- ✓X-Protector Felt Pads, 235 pieces — a big pack for a whole house; put pads on before the piece moves.
- ✓X-Protector Sliders for Wood and Carpet, 16-pack — one side for wood, one for carpet; for sofas and dressers.
- ✓X-Protector Carpet Sliders, 8-pack — hard-bottom sliders for heavy pieces on carpet.
- ✓Sure-Max Door Jamb Pad, 72 x 24 in — clips on the door frame so wide pieces do not chip the trim.
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Lifting Straps and Dollies
Straps shift the weight to your legs and shoulders. They help on stairs. They also help with pieces that have no handholds, like washers and safes.
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Lifting help
- ✓Forearm Forklift Moving Straps — forearm straps for two people; good for dressers and beds.
- ✓Shoulder Dolly Moving Straps — shoulder straps; better for tall or odd-shaped items.
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Corner and Edge Guards
Corners take the hits. A dresser corner meets a door frame. A table edge meets a stair rail. Guards give the corner a hard shell so the finish stays whole.
- ✓Put foam corners on every frame and mirror before it goes into a box.
- ✓Run a cardboard edge along the top of a headboard or a glass panel.
- ✓Clip a jamb pad on the door the crew will use most. Move it room to room as you go.
Room-by-Room Floor Plan
| Surface | Use | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood | Felt pads, felt-bottom sliders, runners | Dragging, rubber wheels that leave marks |
| Tile or stone | Felt pads, blankets on the floor for heavy sets | Metal dollies without rubber wheels |
| Carpet | Hard-bottom sliders, mats at the door | Felt sliders, which grab and stall |
| Stairs | Straps, a second person, blankets on rails | Sliding pieces down the steps |
| Doorways | Jamb protectors, remove doors on hinges if tight | Forcing a piece through at an angle |
What LiteMovers Brings
Every LiteMovers truck carries blankets, straps, dollies, floor runners, and door jamb pads. You do not need to buy them for a full-service move. This list is for DIY moves, for moving a room around, and for the weeks before we arrive. If you are redoing floors, see how to pack furniture for storage and our furniture storage page. Return to the moving supplies guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I protect hardwood floors when moving furniture?
Put felt pads on every furniture foot before the piece moves. Use sliders under heavy pieces, lift rather than drag, and lay runners or cardboard on the main path. Never push a bare metal leg across wood.
How many moving blankets do I need?
Plan on one blanket per large piece and two for sofas, dressers, and tables. A two-bedroom home uses 12 to 18 blankets. Movers bring their own, so buy only for a DIY move.
What is stretch wrap used for in moving?
Stretch wrap holds moving blankets on furniture, keeps drawers and doors shut, and bundles loose items like rakes or bed rails. It sticks to itself, not to wood or fabric.
Do furniture sliders work on carpet?
Yes, if you use carpet sliders with a hard plastic bottom. Felt-bottom sliders are for hard floors. Multi-surface packs include both types.
Should I use moving straps for heavy furniture?
Two-person lifting straps make dressers, washers, and sofas easier to carry up stairs. They do not replace a second person or a dolly. Practice on a light item first.
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