Delicate glass furniture, sure, looks elegant and super-classy. We are including more and more glass in our homes due to its sleek look and feel. But glass furniture protection is a real thing that we all glass-lovers ought to do. Especially when you plan on moving your favorite all-glass coffee table or dining set. Special care should be taken for moving the delicate glass furniture to keep it safe and shiny.
There are some tips to move the glass furniture all safe and sound. Let’s discuss those to avoid any cracks or breaks in your intricate glass furniture!
Packing the Glass Items for Moving
Just like handling, packing the glass furniture requires extra care and attention. Packing the glass furniture is very important to move them safely. If you don’t take some time out and pack your glass furniture properly, you would definitely end up breaking a glass item or two (No, don’t panic!)
We have got you covered here. Just follow along and gather the below-mentioned supplies for packing your favorite glass furniture pieces.
Supplies You’ll Need
The supplies you’ll need for packing the glass furniture are just simple moving gear.
- Packing tape
- Packing paper
- Markers
- Scissors or razor blade
- Bubble wrap
- Cardboard boxes
Let’s Pack!
Here is a detailed guide on packing the glass furniture properly.
- The first step in packing the glass furniture for a move is to define and sort the fragile pieces. The glass furniture usually comes with a wooden or iron support that is detachable at times. First, recognize the furniture pieces that require packing. Analyze the furniture item and see how much of it is removable. Disassembling the furniture pieces also helps with transferring them through the narrow doors, small hallways, and staircases. Separate the fragile part from the solid bit and leave it for the packing phase.
- Let’s consider a glass coffee table. Detach the delicate glass tabletop from the base to pack it.
- You will have to assemble the furniture back so make sure to take notes if the furniture has multiple detachable parts (like, in case of vanity tables). You can write it down or just leverage the technology to your benefit. Take pictures or make videos of the disassembling process to keep a solid visual reference in hand.
- Mirror or glass table tops come under the category of “Fragile” items and packing both of them is somewhat similar. So you can use this method in both cases. Take the packing tape and tape the glass tabletop in a criss-cross pattern to protect glass from breaking. Now wrap the glass tabletop in packing paper or newspaper. You can secure it with another layer of packing tape. This will provide the glass scratch and fingerprint resistance during moving.
- Now take a bubble wrap and wrap the glass tabletop to ensure higher glass furniture protection.
- Take a packing cardboard box to put the wrapped glass tabletop in it. Prepare it by stuffing it with newspaper, protective packing material, and pieces of clothes. Place the tabletop inside the box and fill any gaps with newspaper or any other poaching material.
- Stuff the box in a way that the glass tabletop cannot move inside it. This will protect glass from breaking. Now seal off the box and write “Fragile” on it with a marker. This will give an indicator to the loaders to handle the box with care.
The same method applies to custom mirrors, decorative glass items, and other glass furniture.
Some Tips for Packing and Moving Glass Furniture
Along with packing the furniture properly, there are some tips that should be kept in mind to move the glass furniture safely.
- Don’t skip the packing step. Make sure to dedicate some time to packing the furniture to protect glass from breaking.
- Employ the protective gear and tempered glass screen protectors and other glass and metal protection units to ensure double protection.
- ● Do not wrap the mirror or glass directly with bubble wrap. Directly wrapping the mirror with bubble wraps can create tension, thus clinging to the mirror or glass surface. The surface tension could also lead to cracking. So make sure to wrap the product with newspaper or any other paper first. It will be great for glass and metal protection.
- Never lay the glass or mirror items flat on the ground while moving. The glass or mirror items are strongest at the edges so make sure to place them upright to avoid cracking or breaking.
- Don’t stack glass items on top of one another. Stacking the glass without any protective layer in between can cause scratches. Newspapers and packing boards are therefore used for glass scratch and fingerprint resistance.
- It’s pure common sense but still, never put anything heavy on top of glass or mirror while moving.
- Take help while moving glass products even when the glass products are pretty light in weight. Always move the glass or mirror products with someone’s help.
Take Professional Assistance!
The best approach to moving your fragile things safely is to hire professionals. Don’t risk your valuables for experimenting. Moving glass or mirror products are not that simple and easy-peasy. The professionals have expertise in packing, loading, and unloading delicate items. So getting professional help is the right thing to do!
