Floor Protection

Protect that Wood Floor with our Furniture Floor Protection Guide

If you have wooden flooring in the home, and you want to keep it looking good, learn how you can protect it from furniture damage here..

Protect that Wood Floor with our Furniture Floor Protection Guide

Moving furniture can be a real pain, literally! Not only can it be heavy and awkward to manoeuvre, but that movement can damage your floors. Think about that horrendous grating noise as you pull a bit of heavy furniture along your floor - that is the sound of damage.

Scratches, dents, and scuffs can all ruin the look of your beautiful flooring. But, in today's article, we're going to take a look at ways to protect your floors from furniture-related damage.

This article will explore some of the most common methods, including felt pads, rubber cups, caster wheels, dollies and furniture / appliance sliders.

We'll also discuss how you can choose the right type of product for your needs and how to properly install and maintain them. Oh, and where to find them too.

Felt Pads

Felt pads are one of the most popular ways to protect floors from furniture.

They are made of soft, durable felt that helps reduce friction and prevent scratches. Felt pads are easy to install and come in a variety of diameters and shapes to fit different furniture legs.

All you have to do is choose the right diameter of pad by measuring the size of the foot of your furniture item. There's a pad size for almost everything, so there's rarely a need to cut one to size.

Rubber Cups

Rubber cups are another popular option for protecting floors from furniture. They are made of durable rubber (sometimes a slightly harder plastic) that helps prevent scratches, dents, and scuffs. 

You can combine a cup and a felt pad to protect your floor from the wheels on a swivel chair:

Rubber cups are also non-slip, which helps keep furniture in place.

Caster Wheels

Caster wheels are a good option for furniture that needs to be moved frequently, such as office chairs or small tables.

They allow the furniture to roll smoothly across the floor without causing damage.

Caster wheels come in a variety of materials, including hard plastic, soft rubber, and polyurethane.

Moving an Appliance?

Moving a washing machine in a kitchen with a wood floor presents a particular challenge. 

Try an appliance roller kit or a dolly (like this one). It will save your floor and using the proper equipment certainly makes moving heavy items easier.

Here's what to use depending on your particular situation:

Flooring Type Furniture Type Frequency of Use Recommended Protection
Hardwood Chairs High Felt pads, furniture socks
Hardwood Sofa Low Rubber cups, furniture sliders
Tile/Laminate Chairs High Felt pads, plastic sliders
Tile/Laminate Sofa Low Rubber cups, furniture sliders
Carpet Any Any Plastic sliders