HOW TO DISASSEMBLE A BED FOR MOVING
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Do movers disassemble furniture?
Professional movers expertly disassemble beds as part of their comprehensive services, ensuring efficient transportation and optimal use of space in the moving truck. This meticulous approach simplifies the relocation process, providing a hassle-free experience for customers.
To disassemble a bed for moving, follow these steps:
- Clear the bed: Remove all bedding, pillows, and any items from the bed.
- Remove the mattress: Lift the mattress off the bed frame and set it aside.
- Unscrew the headboard and footboard: Using the appropriate tools, typically a screwdriver or wrench, carefully detach the headboard and footboard from the side rails.
- Disassemble the side rails: If your bed has side rails, unscrew or unlatch them from the headboard and footboard.
- Keep hardware organized: Store all screws, bolts, and other hardware in a labeled bag or container to prevent loss.
- Protect components: Wrap and protect the bed components to prevent damage during transport.
- Load for transport: Your disassembled bed components are now ready to be loaded for moving.
Proper disassembly and reassembly of furniture is one of the most crucial parts of the moving process. Disassembling the bed for a move might seem difficult, but with the right tools and skills, it can be checked off the list quickly.
Disassembling bulky furniture without extra assistance is a good way to decrease your moving costs. By taking the time to pull out the toolbox, you will be saving money for disassembling and reassembling your furniture.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE DISASSEMBLING A BED
Before getting started, examine the bed frame to determine the tools needed for disassembly. Also, find a plastic bag to safely store loose nuts and bolts.
Most beds are put together with screws, nuts, and bolts that come in different sizes. A toolset with various screwdrivers and a set of wrenches for removing the nuts and bolts will make the disassembly a quick process. A hammer may be handy as well, but users should caution to avoid causing damage to furniture.
If the bed came with an instruction manual or if one is available online, the disassembly and reassembly process will be much easier.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE A BED FRAME
Most beds are too large to move through a doorway and need to be disassembled. Disassembling beds that are bulky will prevent possible damage to property or the furniture itself.
What are the following steps in the bed disassembly process?
- Remove linens, pillows, and bedding
Remove decorative pillows and pillowcases and have them washed and ready for the new home. Linens, pillows, and bedding take up a lot of space when moving and most people use vacuum-sealed bags to reduce the volume of these bulky items. Otherwise, some may choose to use larger moving boxes to pack the bedding.
- Remove the mattress and box spring
Using a partner, lift and remove the mattress from the bed. Place the mattress in a plastic mattress storage bag to protect the mattress from getting scuffed. Remove the box spring, and use a protective bag to protect it as well.
- Unscrew the headboard and footboard from the frame
If the bed has a decorative headboard or footboard, it will need to be unscrewed first. There are many different kinds of beds, with different headboards and footboards, and the process of removing the headboard will vary from bed to bed. Once screws and bolts are removed, place them in a plastic storage bag and label the bag to assist in reassembly.
- Disassemble the main bed frame
Once the headboard and footboard are removed, you will most likely encounter the metal frame. Take apart a bed frame carefully. Safely remove the bolts and screws from the frame and use a bag to secure them. Tape the bag to the bed so the various hardware materials will be close to hand when reassembling.
WHICH TOOLS SHOULD I USE WHEN REMOVING THE BED POSTS?
Removing the posts from four-post beds
To disassemble a four-post bed, you will first need to remove the posts. Next, use an Allen wrench or a power drill to remove the sideboards and any beams that run through the middle of the headboard or footboard. Unscrew the screws and loosen the pegs that hold the posts to the footboard or headboard. Be aware, once the posts are unscrewed, the headboard and footboard will no longer stand upright.
Remove metal or plastic bed slats
Use a flat-head screwdriver as a wedge and put it under the slats to pop out the brackets. Use a slow and steady approach to keep the slats from becoming deformed or broken.
Movers are available to disassemble and reassemble the furniture to save you time and ensure a job well done! However, movers will only assemble the furniture they’ve previously disassembled.
What are the benefits of hiring movers to disassemble and reassemble?
- Avoiding property damage
- Faster disassembly/reassembly
- Preventing damage to the furniture
Professional movers are able to quickly disassemble and assemble beds since they are equipped with the proper tools and experience. The professional disassembly/reassembly is an additional service, so customers should be sure to inquire about the cost when speaking to the moving coordinator for their moving quote
