Please upgrade your browser to use AudioBlocks. AudioBlocks works best with the latest technology. Please upgrade your browser to ensure the best experience. Back to U.S. Website, APO/FPO FurnitureExtra 25% OffSelect Furniture by Abbyson*RugsExtra 15% OffSelect Area Rugs by Nourison*DécorExtra 15% offSelect Home Decor by Christopher Knight*Bed & BathExtra 10% OffSelect Bedding & Bath by Madison Park*Home ImprovementUp to 25% off + Extra 10% off Lighting & Ceiling Fans*KitchenExtra 10% OffKitchen & Dining*OutdoorExtra 10% offSelect Outdoor Furniture by Highwood*JewelryUp to 70% Off + Extra 10% OffJewelry*WatchesUp to 70% off + Extra 10% offWatches*WomenExtra 10% offWomens Clothing & Shoes*MenExtra 10% off Mens Clothing & Shoes*Kids & BabyShop Car Seats MoreUp to 65% offSelect Luggage & Handbags* Tips on Keeping Furniture from Scratching Wood Floors Published April 29, 2010 | Updated December 12, 2014 Your wood floor and your furniture may both beautiful; together, however, they can create some not-so-beautiful scratches.
Furniture can be rough on hardwood floors. Fortunately, it's possible to protect your wood floors from your furniture by taking some preventative measures. With these tips you can preserve your hardwood floor for years to come. Preventing Wood Floor Scratches:Most damage to wooden floors comes from dragging or pushing furniture across the floor when moving or redecorating. It might be faster than finding someone to help you move your furniture, but it's not worth the risk of scuffing up your hardwood floors. If at all possible, pick furniture up off the wooden floor to move it. This will probably require you to get some sort of moving buddy, but protecting your wood floor is definitely worth it. Use an area rug.One way to help prevent scratching or gouging is to use an area rug. By keeping all of your furniture on top of a rug, you'll easily avoid scratches and damage to the wood flooring. In addition to preserving your hardwood floor, you can also add some style to your room or with a colorful rug.
To add even more protection, use a rug pad under the area rug.Picking furniture with wheels, such as cabinets or entertainment units, is an option. The wheels will make it easier to move the furniture from room to room when you want to redecorate. However, the wrong kind of wheels can still leave marks, so try to get non-marking rubber wheels or ball wheels. Be sure to clean the wheels regularly, as dirt or debris that may adhere to them can cause scratches when the wheels are rolled across the floor.Furniture and glider pads help cushion the feet or corners of furniture and raise them slightly off the floor. You'll see them made of felt, cork, and rubber. Felt pads even allow the furniture to be moved around, so it doesn't have to be lifted or put on wheels. if you have chairs that sit on wood floor, stick felt pads to all their feet; if they shift a bit when people sit down or stand up, the feet won'tRegularly check old furniture feet and always check new furniture before placing it on your hardwood floor.
If the feet have become worn and rough, you may want to do some light sanding to make sure they won't scuff the flooring. Make your own pads.Cut up blankets, quilts, or clothing to create your own pads for the feet of your furniture. Some furniture can even have a heavy piece of construction paper placed under each corner.The Comfort Seating High Capacity Push Cart is designed to hold up to 80 Comfort Seating chairs. The cart can be pushed by hand, l... Walk Behind Concrete Saw Concrete Broom and Adaptor 14" Electric Concrete Saw 14" Gas Concrete Saw 12" Gas Concrete Saw Flat Orbital Plate Sander Laser, Stand and Stick 17" Bed Wet Tile Saw Aluminum Brake with Stand 6000 BTU Propane Heater Concrete Breaker for Skid Steer Pallet Forks for Skid Steer Bucket for Skid Steer 3 pt Pull-Behind Box Scraper One-Man Post Hole Digger Two-Man Post Hole Digger Toro Dingo Compact Utility Loader Hydraulic Post Hole Digger
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2. How do I Get my chair mats to unroll & flatten? Our rolled mats respond well to heat. The best options would be placing the mat in direct sunlight or in front of a space heater. 3. How do I know which thickness mat to choose? Light Task Series AnchorBar® Chairmat Protects commercial style carpet up to 1/8"thick without padding For occasional office and home use “No Crack Mat” Guarantee Manufacturer's One Year Warranty Task Series AnchorBar® Chairmat Protects low pile/commercial style carpet up to 1/4" thick including padding Ideal for home and light office applications Manufacturer's Limited Lifetime Warranty Multi-Task Series AnchorBar® Chairmat Protects loop/berber style carpet up to 3/8" thick including padding For moderate use in home and office applications Professional Series AnchorBar® Chairmat Protects medium-pile carpet up to 3/4" thick including padding All day support for everyday office use
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Please fill out theProof of purchase and shipping charges may apply. 7. What voids the lifetime warranty? ES ROBBINS chair mats have a lifetime warranty* when the mat is used for the application specified. This warranty is void if metal casters are used, if furniture is placed directly on the mat, if a cleated mat is used on a hard floor surface, or the incorrect mat (i.e., too thin) is used on carpet. The warranty is also void if any party other than ES ROBBINS cuts the mat to a custom size. Economy thickness – 1 year limited. Printed mats – 1 year limited. 8. How do I purchase an ES ROBBINS product? We will be glad to help you set up an account with ES ROBBINS. , complete and fax to our Sales Service Department at 1(800) 942-3397. Once we receive the credit application, one of our Sales Service Representatives will follow up, or you can always contact us at Call our Sales Service Department at 1(800) 633-3325. 9. How Do I Use and Care for My Chair Mat?