A move is often associated with Dismantling & reassembling furniture This is especially true for large cabinets, beds, or shelves. However, improper disassembly can cause damage or complicate reassembly. These tips will make furniture transport easier and more efficient!
1. When should furniture be dismantled for moving?
🔹 Large pieces of furniture that do not fit through doors or stairwells (e.g. wardrobes, beds, dining tables)
🔹 Furniture with delicate or loose parts (e.g. glass doors, shelves)
🔹 Solid or heavy furniturewhich are too unwieldy overall
🔹 Modular furniturethat can be easily disassembled and reassembled
💡 Tip: If a piece of furniture is easy to transport, it may be better to not to be disassembledto save time and effort.
2. The right preparation for easy furniture disassembly
📌 1. Have tools ready:
✅ Screwdriver (Phillips & slotted)
✅ Cordless screwdriver for faster work
✅ Allen key (especially important for IKEA furniture)
✅ Pliers & hammer for stuck parts
📌 2. Clean and empty furniture before dismantling:
✅ All Empty drawers and shelvesto reduce weight
✅ Store small parts and screws separately
✅ If necessary, Take photos of the original condition
📌 3. Provide transport crates & packaging for individual parts:
✅ Screws & small parts in labeled bags pack
✅ Glass or wooden parts with Bubble wrap or blankets protect
✅ If necessary: Numbering of the individual parts for easier reassembly
💡 Tip: Adhesive tape & labels help you quickly find the right parts during rebuilding!
3. Step-by-step instructions for furniture disassembly
📌 1. Remove doors, drawers & shelves first
✅ Carefully remove cabinet doors and glass elements
✅ Remove drawers & transport separately
✅ If possible, stack shelves and secure with stretch film
📌 2. Store screws and fasteners systematically
✅ All screws & nuts in labeled bags collect
✅ If necessary, a Sketch or photo of the screw arrangement make
📌 3. Loosen the main parts of the furniture and carefully disassemble them
✅ Carefully remove the side panels and rear panel
✅ If necessary: Place the furniture on a soft surface (e.g. carpet) to avoid scratches
✅ If parts cannot be removed: Do not use forcebut check the connection
💡 Tip: If a piece of furniture is difficult to dismantle, a Furniture professionals helpto avoid damage.
4. Safe transport of furniture parts
🚛 1. Packaging & protection of individual parts
✅ Table tops & large wooden parts Protect with blankets or foam padding
✅ Glass elements & mirrors secure in bubble wrap & cardboard
✅ Attach connecting parts to the matching furniture parts with adhesive tape
📦 2. Proper storage in the moving van
✅ Large parts Place on the side wall and secure with straps
✅ Delicate furniture transport between soft objects (e.g. mattresses)
✅ If necessary: Wrap furniture with stretch filmto avoid scratches
💡 Tip: If the transport takes longer, the piece of furniture should Do not lie on one side for too longto avoid deformation.
5. Reassemble furniture easily and quickly
🔄 1. Preparation for reconstruction
✅ All Have screws and fasteners handy
✅ If necessary: The Sketch or photos of dismantling use
✅ Assemble furniture in the correct order
🔩 2. Important points to consider during assembly
✅ First the Screw the main parts togetherbefore doors & drawers are inserted
✅ If necessary: Screw a little looser and tighten at the end
✅ If the furniture wobbles: Readjust screws or connecting parts
📦 3. Final inspection & fine adjustments
✅ Check drawers & doors for correct alignment
✅ If necessary, attach felt glides or furniture buffers to protect the floor
💡 Tip: If the cabinet is not wobbles or is not flush, this can be due to a sloping floor surface – a washer or felt often helps here!
6. Avoid common mistakes when dismantling and assembling furniture
❌ Losing screws and small parts → Solution: Use labeled bags
❌ Installing doors or shelves the wrong way around → Solution: Take photos of the dismantling
❌ Wood splinters when unscrewing → Solution: Use cordless screwdriver at low speed
❌ Failure to secure furniture & damage during transport → Solution: Use furniture covers & stretch film
💡 Tip: If the setup seems too complicated, a Assembly service helpto save time and nerves.
Conclusion: How to easily transport furniture with disassembly and assembly
✔ Not all furniture needs to be disassembled – but large or fragile pieces should be dismantled
✔ Correct labeling and systematic storage of screws facilitates reconstruction
✔ Stretch film, blankets & bubble wrap protect furniture during transport
✔ Photos & sketches help to avoid mistakes during reconstruction
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