Assembling and disassembling the furniture can be a herculean task for most of the common people. This makes the moving even more stressful and hectic. Knowing how to properly disassemble and reassemble your furniture can avoid this hassle. This will also make your move easy and smoother. In this blog I will explain how you can assemble and disassemble the furniture while ensuring everything goes smoothly while moving.
Furniture Assembly and Disassembly: Step-by-Step Instructions for a Smooth Move
Step 1: Make Up Your Tools
Before starting, always make sure you have all the tools necessary to assemble or reassemble the furniture. This may include screwdrivers, wrenches, pillars, palas or a rubber mallet.
Step 2: Read the Instructions
It is always useful to keep the manuals or instructions safe. If you have the original instructions it's time to take them out to get helpful support. If you are not having it try the internet. There are many companies and manufacturers who have instructions available online. For easy to move or easy to assemble wardrobes and other pieces these instructions can be a lifesaver.
Step 3: Take Photos and Label
Take photos of the assembled furniture before you start disassembling it. This will help you in remembering how every part fits together. Label all the pieces and screws by using sticky notes or masking tape. This is an important step for easy reassembling.
Step 4: Intense Care Required for Disassembling
You can disassemble the furniture by following these steps:
- First remove all the shelves and drawers
- Slowly and carefully unscrew all the parts. Keeping all the screws and parts in labeled bags is very important. As this will save you from any loss of screw or parts.
- Next gently separate the large piece, make sure you are nit damaging any part.
Step 5: How to Pack Separate Pieces
Once you are done with the detachments and disassembling the furniture now it's time to safely wrap and pack all the pieces. Wrap all the pieces with cling sheets or plastic warps. Cover them with bubble sheets if they are made up of glass or any other delicate material. You can label these as fragile equipment so movers may also handle them with care.
Step 6: Moving the Furniture
When moving, handle the disassembled furniture carefully to avoid any damage. Use a dolly for heavy pieces and get help if needed. Remember, safety first!
Step 7: Reassemble at Your New Home
Once you’ve moved to your new place, refer to the photos and labels you made during disassembly. Follow the original instructions (or your notes) to reassemble the furniture. Here’s how:
- Start with Large Pieces: Begin by putting together the larger parts.
- Reattach Shelves and Drawers: Once the main structure is assembled, reattach the shelves and drawers..
- Tighten Screws: Make sure all screws are tightened properly to ensure stability.
Benefits of Proper Furniture Assembly and Disassembly
- Saves Time: Knowing how to properly disassemble and reassemble furniture can save you a lot of time.
- Prevents Damage: Proper handling reduces the risk of damage to your furniture.
- Eases Moving Process: It makes the moving process smoother and more organized.
FAQs
Q: Can I disassemble furniture by myself?
Yes, you surely can but it is recommended to get assistance. The professional movers are especially trained to do this job optimally.
Q: How do I keep track of screws and small parts?
Always label them before packing and after putting them in the box it is very important to label the box as well. You need to keep your mind relaxed and help yourself by labeling each and everything to make a stressless move.
Q: What should I do if I lose the assembly instructions?
There are certain companies that have online instructions and manuals for disassembling the furniture. You can consider these by simply entering the make and model of your furniture.
