Getting new flooring for your home can be extremely exciting. It is one of the fastest ways to make your home feel brand new again. It can completely transform the space, update the look, increase your home’s value and even improve your indoor air quality. But in order to get that new flooring down, you have get all your stuff off the old floor and keep it off during the install and sometimes for a few days after.
Moving & Storing Furniture for New Floors
While having to move all your furniture for new floors can be time consuming and stressful, don’t let it stop you from updating your home. You have a few options for how to move and store your stuff for a new floor.
Shuffle Your Furniture Around
One option is to simply move your furniture to a different room in your house. If you are only redoing one floor, say your kitchen and all you need to do is move your dining table, chairs and maybe a hutch into an adjacent living room for a few days, this could be the easiest option. However, if you are reflooring multiple rooms, you could be moving a lot of furniture multiple times.
Put it in Your Garage
This can be a great option, if you have the space. Maybe all you’ll have to do is park your cars in the driveway for a few days and you’ll have enough protected space for all your displaced furniture. If not, a quick garage cleanout might be in order. It still might be your best option if you have a lot of stuff you need to store and you don’t want to pay to store it.
Rent a Portable Storage Unit
PODS® and other portable moving containers are great when you are moving, but they are also great when you need temporary storage. If you are tight on space, have a lot of big, heavy furniture or are installing new flooring in multiple rooms throughout your house, renting a POD or storage unit, while not the cheapest option, might be the best option. It’s convenient, safe and secure. You won’t have to shuffle things around or deal with things being out of place inside your home.
What Should You Do with All Your Stuff When Getting New Floors?
A little planning and preparation can help you determine which route is best for you and your remodel. Start by asking yourself a few questions.
How Big is Your Flooring Project?
The larger the project, the more space and more help you’re likely to need.
How Long is Installation Going to Take?
Maybe you can handle having a few rooms in your home cluttered with extra furniture for a few days, but if you are looking at a long install timeframe, maybe you’d prefer a more convenient set up.
How Much Extra Space Do You Have?
If you don’t have extra bedrooms, a basement or a garage, your only options might be to shuffle furniture from room to room or to rent a storage space.
What’s Your Budget?
Consider how much more you have to spend on this project. Does the flooring itself have you maxed out or do you have more you can spend on storage or to hire movers?
Make Floor Installation Effortless with a Couple More Guys®
No matter where you choose to store your stuff while getting new floors installed, Couple More Guys® can help make the whole process easier, faster, and safer. Our two-person insured crews can handle the heavy lifting and careful maneuvering for you, keeping your furniture safe while clearing the way for your new floor.
We can move your furniture into a storage POD, clean out your garage or basement to free up space or rearrange furniture in another room before moving your furniture so you can get your new floor installed. No moving job is small, and our half-hour minimums mean you never pay for more than you need. Schedule your furniture moving crew today and make your flooring installation effortless.