How to move heavy furniture on linoleum: folk and modern solutions to the problem in the apartment

Comfort in a home can only be achieved if all interior items are in places where they are convenient to use and look organic. Sometimes, when moving into a newly renovated apartment, things are arranged as needed, and only then do the thoughts arise that the closet in that corner will look much better.

Flooring can be different, and some types have an extremely negative attitude towards the movement of various objects on them. Linoleum, which is a rather delicate material, especially does not like this, despite the fact that it is characterized by high strength and durability. The question arises - how to move furniture on linoleum?

How to move furniture on linoleum

Features of linoleum as a flooring material

To fully appreciate the possibility of using various methods of moving furniture on linoleum, especially heavy furniture, it is worth familiarizing yourself a little with the characteristics of this material. So, why do you have to be careful when moving any cabinet along the floor, which was finished with linoleum?

Due to its durability, flexibility and affordability, linoleum is very popular

Linoleum is a fairly durable, but at the same time flexible and even elastic material, which is now actively used for finishing floors in apartments, houses, offices and other premises. It is produced in large rolls of different widths, and the material itself can be either very thin or thick, with or without a backing. Modern linoleum contains polymer synthetic substances, most often it is made from PVC.

Tips for choosing quality linoleum

On a note! Previously, linoleum was made only from fabric that had a special impregnation. Over time, when science moved forward by leaps and bounds, it became possible to produce linoleum from synthetic materials. Although the fabric one has not yet been completely discontinued.

Linoleum on the floor looks attractive

Table. Parameters of modern linoleum.

Linoleum parameter	Values
Width	0.5-5 m
Length	6-45 m
Thickness	1.5-9 mm

The thickest linoleum is undoubtedly the most durable, but it is rarely used in apartments and houses. In general, the choice of material thickness often depends on the level of traffic in the room . So, for example, in a small apartment inhabited by 1-2 people, you can use the thinnest linoleum, which in such conditions will last a long time. As for office and industrial premises, it is better to take the material that has increased strength characteristics.

Table of main characteristics of linoleum

GOST 7251-2016. Polyvinyl chloride linoleum on a woven and non-woven base. Specifications . Downloadable file (click the link to open the PDF in a new window).

GOST 7251-2016

In fact, linoleum has several layers in its structure; it is not a homogeneous material. So, its top layer is a varnish coating , which gives it shine. Next comes a protective layer , which prevents the appearance of the material from being spoiled as a result of exposure.

The coating also has a decorative layer , thanks to which the linoleum acquires the color it has. There is also a base base , which gives the coating density and strength. In some cases, the material may have an additional layer responsible for heat and sound insulation.

The structure of household linoleum

Structure of homogeneous and heterogeneous linoleum

GOST 18108-2016. Polyvinyl chloride linoleum on a heat and sound insulating base. Specifications . Downloadable file (click the link to open the PDF in a new window).

GOST 18108-2016

Rating of expensive products

Spinner

An effective and convenient device. Helps to move weights weighing 500 kg single-handedly. The product is very popular among domestic users. You can rearrange the room in a matter of hours, without bothering yourself with pulling out drawers, books, things and boxes. Helps save money, time and effort. Even an amateur can handle the job. You can buy the product at a specialized retail outlet or order it online in an online store. There were no complaints about the quality of the device. Defects are not found on sale. Own weight – 500 grams.

The average cost is 3970 rubles.

Spinner furniture conveyor

Advantages:

• ease of use;
• safety;
• withstands significant loads;
• saving effort and free time;
• efficiency;
• versatility.

Flaws:

• not found.

Tank

Practical and convenient conveyor. Made of steel, rubber and ABS plastic. The material is good. The reviews are only positive. Suitable for moving any heavy objects within one room. It may not be possible to handle the interior thresholds. It will help you carry out high-quality general cleaning or change the interior, as well as make repairs. It is in high demand due to its ideal price-quality ratio.

Purchase price – 2740 rubles.

Tank furniture conveyor

Advantages:

• ease of operation;
• ease of storage and transportation;
• low dead weight;
• withstands significant loads;
• does not require careful care;
• compactness;
• Can be transported in the trunk of a car.

Flaws:

• none.

Triangle

A successful purchase. It will become an indispensable attribute for rearranging your apartment, country house, or office. The furniture transporter can be given as a gift to a friend or relative. The model will facilitate the work of rearranging furniture. Rubber, steel and ABS plastic are used in production. The material is durable and wear-resistant. It will withstand significant loads and will not lose its original qualities during long-term active use.

Purchase price – 2940 rubles.

Triangle furniture conveyor

Advantages:

• functionality;
• durability;
• noiselessness;
• practicality;
• ease of storage and transportation.

Flaws:

• not installed.

Max (V-16742162)

The product is produced at Chinese production facilities. Allows you to avoid unpleasant moments when rearranging furniture. He can do anything: a heavy sofa, a safe, a chest of drawers, a bookcase. Will cope with transporting heavy objects not only indoors, but also outside. Easy and simple to use. It is enough to lift objects using a lever and place them under each corner of the platform on wheels. Furniture can not only be moved, but also rotated around its own axis. In this case, you don’t have to put in any effort. Glides on any surface. Weight – 1.2 kg. The maximum permissible load on one platform is 100 kg. The number of wheels on the platform is 4 pieces. The length of the handle-lift is 37 cm. The dimensions of the device are 11*8*3 cm. The product is made of rubber, plastic and durable hardened steel.

The average cost is 2308 rubles.

Max (V-16742162)

Advantages:

• long service life;
• the original characteristics are maintained for a long time;
• high wear resistance;
• will bear significant loads;
• no effort required to transport heavy objects;
• leaves the floor covering safe and sound;
• The kit includes detailed operating instructions;
• positive reviews;
• value for money;
• There are no defects on sale.

Flaws:

• none.

Lift (1342226)

Product from a Chinese manufacturer. It is a system for moving heavy objects. Available in blue and yellow. The manufacturer uses iron, steel and plastic in the manufacture of goods. Breaking strip with a diameter of 14 mm. Product parameters – 170*170*23 mm. The maximum permissible load capacity is 150 kg. The set is completed with four triangular plates. Wheels 1 mm thick.

Retailers offer the product at a price of 7,259 rubles.

Lift (1342226)

Advantages:

• increased wear resistance;
• quality of the material used;
• long service life;
• the surface is treated with a spray;
• functionality;
• safety;
• manufacturer's warranty;
• absence of defects on store shelves.

Flaws:

• The device is a bit expensive.

Consequences of improperly moving furniture

Linoleum is characterized by increased moisture resistance and durability when handled correctly. It is easy to install and even an inexperienced craftsman can handle the task of installing it. But the material will last a long time only if it is treated with care. Thus, this material is characterized by low resistance to a number of mechanical influences. It is easy to cut or tear, burn. That’s why you shouldn’t just move furniture, especially heavy furniture, on the surface.

Typical damage to linoleum

Important! Almost no modern coating is capable of withstanding such an execution without damage as dragging a heavy cabinet or sofa across the surface without the use of auxiliary objects and substances.

If you drag furniture along the linoleum, not just folds, but torn holes are more likely to appear on it. A furniture leg can catch on the covering and tear it. There is no way to correct such a defect, unless you have to install a patch. But such a “fix” will still be noticeable in most cases.

And if the patch is installed incorrectly, there will still be cracks in the linoleum through which water will get under the coating. As a result, mold or colonies of harmful microorganisms may form under the material, which can negatively affect the health of people living in the house.

Torn linoleum is a consequence of improper movement of furniture on the floor

By the way, if the house is furnished with furniture on legs, then you need to be prepared for the fact that dents may form on the covering in places where heavy interior items are installed, which are very difficult to fix. To prevent them from appearing, you will have to take care of protecting the coating even before installing the furniture on it.

Step-by-step instructions for repairing linoleum

Modern methods

In the age of technical progress, the technology of loading and unloading and rigging operations is changing.

To carry large, heavy objects, tensioning straps are used in the form of a textile polyester tape with a ratchet mechanism for tension and end fittings for fastening. This device is designed for two people and is easy to use.

You need to carefully lift the furniture to pass the belts; this can be done using a special paw from the rigging equipment.

A good solution for making it easier to move large items is to use a dolly with nylon wheels, equipped with rotating ball bearing discs and having the ability to balance when rolling over uneven surfaces.

How to move furniture?

And now it’s time to figure out how you can move furniture on linoleum without causing any harm to it. To begin with, it is worth understanding that there are both professional methods and those that can otherwise be called folk. Most often, methods from the last category are used, since additional accessories to bring them to life can be found at home and you don’t have to buy anything, as in the first case. And for the sake of a one-time rearrangement of the cabinet, purchasing a special transporter is a stupid idea.

You need to move furniture on linoleum correctly

Furniture conveyor

It is a set of stands with wheels and a small jack lever. With the help of the latter, one of the corners of the furniture is raised, under which a platform on wheels is placed. And this is done with every angle. As a result, a large cabinet is placed on a movable base. Now you can easily move it anywhere in the room. You should carefully select wheels for a mobile platform. If there are carpets with a large pile at home, then the diameter of the wheels should be appropriate: they should not sink into the soft base.

Traditional methods

All the methods that will be discussed now are really simple and require virtually no effort or additional equipment. Everything that will be used, as a rule, is in every home. Perhaps, with rare exceptions, something will not be at hand, but it seems impossible not to choose the most suitable option from the ones offered.

How to move heavy furniture

So, let's look at the basic methods of moving cabinets and other furniture without additional technical equipment and inviting a lot of neighbors. In first place in terms of frequency of use is such auxiliary “equipment” as ordinary felt boots . Of course, adults now rarely wear them, but in a house where there are children, felt boots are still available, because these are the warmest shoes.

So, to move furniture using felt boots, you just need to put them on its legs and that’s it. Further, any cabinet will move, as they say, like clockwork. The most important effort that will have to be made is to lift the cabinet itself in order to attach felt boots to its legs.

You can move furniture using felt boots

Important! All legs need to be put on felt boots, that is, there must be at least two pairs of felt boots in the house to move an ordinary wardrobe. But furniture without legs will have to be moved differently. Or you can place your felt boots flat.

To implement another method, you will need something that can be taken out of the refrigerator of those who love lard - pork skin . Great option! The skin needs to be cut from a piece of lard and placed under the legs of the furniture so that the “greasy” side is on the floor, and the surface of the skin itself touches the bottom of the leg.

All that remains is to push the cabinet to where a new place has been chosen for it. The main disadvantage of this seemingly simple and convenient “slippery” technique is that after rearranging the floors will have to be washed of the grease itself.

A good way to move furniture is to use pork rind.

Advice! Even to save money, you shouldn’t take old lard - it doesn’t glide well, and moving the cabinet using it won’t be easy.

Also, instead of lard, you can take another product that you have in the house - potatoes . Raw potato slices will also help make rearranging easier. But, unfortunately, they can break under the weight of furniture. But it’s still worth a try, especially if there is no lard in the house. Another disadvantage of potato “migration” of furniture is the need to wash the floors from traces of starch. Which, by the way, is easier to do than to wash the same linoleum from pork fat.

We will need several large, approximately the same size, raw potatoes

Potatoes need to be cut

Raise the furniture and place round pieces under the legs

Halves cut down - under the corners of cabinets or bedside tables without legs

You can replace lard and potatoes with jar lids . But the cabinet will not slide easily - you will have to make some effort to move it in the right direction. But you don’t have to worry about the linoleum either.

Plastic lids for jars

You can easily and simply move the cabinet using a cloth or rug . For example, a rug, a towel, or old jeans will do. Simply push any type of fabric under the edge of the furniture and it can be moved. As a rule, there are no problems with this - this method is also considered one of the most convenient.

The bedside table can be moved using a small rug

If the house is fond of cooking, then it must have rolling pins for rolling out dough . They can also be used to move furniture, but there will be more fuss with them than with rags and food. Rolling pins need to be placed under the furniture one by one and moved. When the cabinet goes over one rolling pin, you need to put the next one under it and so on until the furniture is delivered to its destination.

An ordinary rolling pin for rolling out dough is suitable as a cabinet conveyor

WD40 in their cars . Or rather, it’s not even a liquid, but a special silicone-based lubricant. It is very functional and easy to use - it is packaged in a small container and can make any nut turn. She is also a good helper when rearranging the house. It needs to be applied to the linoleum and furniture moved on it. That's all, all that remains is to wipe off the grease after moving from the floor.

WD40

The same principle applies to products such as those used for washing dishes, ordinary pharmaceutical glycerin, and even lubricant. Products can be used without diluting, but those used for washing dishes are best diluted a little with water.

Advice! Soapy, staining, foaming products are best used only in small areas. Cleaning a huge room and scrubbing its floors after such rearrangements will not be easy.

As an option, you can use these devices

Moving a cabinet using water

This is the easiest way, although perhaps not the best. But to bring it to life, it is enough to have only a rag and a container of water on hand.

Step 1. First you need to take a regular floor rag and wet it with water. You should wet it as best as possible, but you shouldn’t wring it out until it’s almost dry.

First you need to wet the cloth with water.

Step 2. The floor around the furniture to be moved should be thoroughly wetted with water. The most important thing is to remember that linoleum becomes quite slippery in water, and you need to move on it with caution. It is necessary to wet the floors not only near the furniture itself, but along the entire path of the item to its new location.

Linoleum needs to be wet to make it slippery enough

Step 3. Next, you just need to move the furniture to where you want to move it. After it is installed in the right place, it is better to wipe the floors dry.

Furniture moves easily on wet linoleum

Moving the cabinet along the soap

Step 1. You need to take a wet rag and soap it well with absolutely any soap or soap solution.

The rag should be well soaped

Step 2. Next, you need to wipe the floors near the furniture and along the path of the moving cabinet with a soapy rag.

The floor is wiped with a soapy rag

Step 3. Also, near the legs of the cabinet that you plan to move, you need to rub the floors directly with a bar of soap.

Use a bar of soap to wipe the areas around the legs

Step 4. Now you can move the cabinet to the chosen place on the soapy floor. After the cabinet has been moved and installed in the desired location, the floors should be rinsed with clean water so that they are not slippery.

The cabinet moves on the soapy floor

Moving the cabinet on sponges

This method is similar to when soaping the floor is used, but it will be relevant if you need to move furniture on legs. It is the legs that most often spoil the coating, leaving large holes in it.

Step 1. You need to soap the linoleum with soap, as stated in the instructions for moving the cabinet on a soapy floor.

Linoleum is pre-soaped

Step 2. Next, you need to place a regular kitchen sponge in a dry state under each cabinet leg.

A kitchen sponge is placed under each leg

Step 3. After this, you need to start moving the cabinet carefully along the floor. Do not rush - the sponge may squeeze out from under the leg. If necessary, it is corrected. After the cabinet is installed in the right place, the sponges can be removed and the floors can be washed free of soap.

You need to move carefully so that the sponge does not squeeze out from under the leg.

Moving the closet with slippers

There is another simple and cunning way to move furniture on linoleum, during which ordinary house slippers are used. We are talking specifically about soft slippers, and not about slates or other completely rubberized ones.

Step 1. Indoor slippers need to be turned upside down and placed on one of the sides of the closet.

Slippers turned upside down

Step 2. Slightly lifting the closet, you need to push the slippers under it with your foot so that part of them sticks out. This procedure must be repeated on the other side of the closet with another pair of slippers.

Slippers slide under the closet

Step 3. You should deliver the closet to where you need it, and then simply remove the slippers from under it.

The cabinet can be moved using slippers

The undoubted advantage of this method is that there is no need to wash the floors after moving the furniture in this way, since only slippers are used during the rearrangement process without any additional components.

Magazines

This is in some way a replacement for sliders. They also reduce friction with the floor and can be used to move many pieces of furniture. the floor will remain intact, and the dragged object will seem much lighter. Although there will hardly be anything left of the magazines after this.

It would be a good idea to have someone help you lift furniture to accommodate magazines. But you can do this yourself: put magazines next to the furniture, lift each corner in turn, pushing each magazine under the furniture with your foot.

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Professional methods

Don’t think that professionals don’t use traditional methods (they do!). There are simply rearrangement technologies where you don’t need to look for available means - completely different methods are used for this. It is also recommended to use these methods specifically for making rearrangements in large areas, where it will be extremely difficult to clean the floors using traditional methods.

So, the simplest option, but quite labor-intensive, is that the furniture needs to be partially disassembled and dragged to a new place , where it will then need to be assembled again. This will, of course, make moving easier (you won’t have to move or drag heavy objects), but it will take a lot of time. But linoleum will be fine.

Furniture can be disassembled to be moved to a new location

On a note! This option is not suitable for furniture that is already on its last legs. It can then simply not be put back together.

You can also use so-called rockers or lifting trolleys . They can be rented. They are usually used by movers. It is enough to place the cabinet on such a cart and then simply take it to the desired place, then remove it and put it where it should be.

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Where to begin

I think many of you have had to deal with the need to move heavy furniture from place to place.

To accomplish such tasks, you need not just to have physical strength. Sometimes even a person of modest build, using his head and showing resourcefulness, can move a cabinet from one room to another without much effort.

You should start with these nuances:

Tips and safety

To move furniture without problems and not get yourself into trouble, which could be worse than torn linoleum, you should listen to some advice and follow safety precautions.

1. To begin with, immediately before moving furniture, it is better to free up space along the entire path of the cabinet. Otherwise, surrounding objects may interfere and even fall if a person walking with their back touches them.
2. It is better to remove chandeliers if they have a hanging decorative form. Cabinets are usually quite tall and can damage the lighting fixture. As for rearranging the sofa or chest of drawers, this advice can be ignored.

   It is better to remove a hanging chandelier first

3. If traditional methods are used, you need to move on the floor carefully - it is important not to slip or fall.
4. It is better to empty the closet and other pieces of furniture where you can put something before moving.
5. You can also secure cabinet doors to prevent them from opening during the process. This will prevent injury from a door suddenly opening.
6. It is best to remove children and pets from the room where the change is taking place. There is a high risk of not being able to handle the cabinet and crushing someone.

   It is better to remove children from the room where the rearrangement is taking place.

Lubricant, glycerin, Fairy

All of the listed products have one similarity: they can be used to facilitate gliding on a smooth surface. Before use, dishwashing liquid must be diluted with water and foamed. But the lubricant and glycerin are used as is. To ensure that you do not damage the laminate or linoleum, you can take a piece of plastic, the same laminate, or other slippery material and place it under the furniture. If there is nothing similar, then a lid will do. package or packaging for dairy products, finally. The option is more designed for moving furniture within the room. Otherwise, you will have to wash off the greasy marks over a large area. And this will not be easy to do.

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• you need to cut raw potatoes;
• usually cut in half or into slices 7 mm thick;
• furniture is tilted to one side, placing slices down;
• on the other side the same thing is done;
• It is better to unscrew the legs if they are present;
• or use another method;
• when the cabinet rests on the potatoes, you can push;
• starch and a wet floor will ensure easy sliding;
• starch prevents scratching the floor surface.

After moving the furniture, all that remains is to remove the white marks left by potato starch.

This method has existed for a very long time, but due to its simplicity and effectiveness it has not lost its relevance. An excellent option to avoid scratching the floor surface.

Rug

It is best to use wool or felt rugs of sufficient thickness. Make sure that heavy furniture will not simply tear it during transportation.

To avoid tearing linoleum or other flooring material, you will need to carefully prepare. The method is effective, but difficult in terms of preparation:

• you need to find a rug of suitable sizes;
• furniture leans to one side;
• the carpet is pulled through;
• then the tilt is made in the opposite direction;
• the rug is distributed under the furniture;
• At least 2 people are required;
• then you need to carefully start pulling the cabinet;
• By analogy, the rug is taken out from under the furniture.

It is not necessary to wet the floor itself. Although this may provide the extra glide needed to move the heaviest furniture.

Lids

There is another simple method that is accessible to everyone. It involves the use of the most common polyethylene lids.

It is advisable to choose covers that will fit the size of the existing legs, or will provide coverage of sufficient area under the cabinet.

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When the chest is pushed forward, the body is bent at the hips and the back remains straight, then back injury can be avoided. The knees will bend automatically so that the leg and hip muscles generate the force to lift correctly.

Twisting is another dangerous mistake that can lead to back injury. Your shoulders should be in line with your hips to avoid this movement. To change the direction of movement, first move your hips so that your shoulders move in unison.

When the shoulders move first, the hips tend to lag behind, creating a dangerous twist that can lead to injury to the back, especially the joints of the back and pelvis.