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Use a dolly with wide-base air tires when moving
heavy appliances or furniture. But first, put down a clean sheet of
quarter - inch plywood or masonite, or similar hardboard, to protect
the floor. Never try to slide or roll heavy objects across the floor
without adequate protection. Some objects may be too heavy to be moved
across a hard surface floor under any circumstances. Close your curtains or blinds where extreme
sunlight hits the floor. A combination of heat and sunlight causes
most home furnishings and solid surface flooring to fade or discolor. For increased indentation resistance, support
furniture with wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors or
wide-bearing leg bases/rollers. As a general rule of thumb, the
heavier the item, the wider the floor protector should be. Protectors
should be at least one-inch in diameter, made of non-pigmented, hard
plastic, and rest flat on the floor. Non-staining felt protectors are
acceptable. Barrel-type casters with a minimum 3/4" flat surface
width or flat glides are best for moveable furniture. If you choose to
use metal protectors, make sure they are rustproof. Replace your
narrow-dome furniture rests with wide-bearing ones. |
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