You may be planning a move or simply want to rearrange your furniture. We at Moving are happy to share our experiences and tips to make disassembling and assembling your cabinet a breeze. We show you how to get started quickly and efficiently and how to enjoy your perfectly assembled furniture at your new location. This guide covers all the steps, with examples and anecdotes to help you get the job done.
Dismantling cabinets: how to tackle it
Suppose you have a large wardrobe that won’t fit through the doorway, or you have a wardrobe with heavy shelves that you can’t lift. Disassembling the wardrobes is the solution. Once you know which furniture you’re going to take apart, you can start with a handy disassembly approach:
- Collect tools: Keep Allen keys, screwdrivers and a drill/driver handy. Of course, it is very important to use the right tools to disassemble furniture.
- Plan first: Take a picture of the cabinet in its original state, so that you can see later where everything belongs. Furniture assembly requires good preparation.
- Make room: Provide sufficient space to move around. Prepare moving boxes for small parts. Furniture assembly takes up more space than you think.
- Remove parts: Take down doors, hinges and shelves and place them in order against the wall. Write down the order in which you put them back together. Make sure you keep all the parts neatly together so that you don't lose anything.
- Store screws on: Keep all screws and bolts neatly in ziplock bags. This prevents chaos when you assemble again at the new location. You want a carefree move, right?
I remember a customer moving an antique cabinet. He started screwing haphazardly, going through the wood and causing irreparable damage. You want to avoid that. So take a good look before you unscrew anything.
Some practical tips for assembling and disassembling your cabinets
1. A clean, tidy workspace for assembly
You prefer to work in a space without any items lying around. Put boxes and loose parts aside. This prevents tripping or losing important parts. When you have a clean floor, you will notice that you can quickly and efficiently disassemble and assemble all cabinets and furniture. When you are moving, it is important to neatly disassemble the furniture. This way you can move to your new home without stress. After all, a good start is half the battle.
2. Tools within reach for disassembly
Lay everything out on a table or on the floor where you can easily reach it. A small table prevents bending over and searching. Keep a Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, Allen key and possibly a drill within reach. That way you don't have to look for tools halfway through the job. This way you also ensure that nothing can get lost even during transport.
| Tools | Usage |
|---|---|
| Phillips screwdriver | Loosening standard screws |
| Flat screwdriver | For flat or specific screws |
| Allen key set | Indispensable for IKEA or custom cabinets |
| Drill/screwdriver | Makes assembly and disassembly faster |
| Pliers or pincers | Pulls out nails, staples or clamps |
3. Be fast and efficient: think first, then act
A good plan prevents surprises. Check where all the hinges are, and think about the order in which you are going to remove them. If necessary, write down how the cabinet was put together, or make some quick sketches. That may sound academic, but it saves a lot of time when putting the cabinet back together. If necessary, mark all the parts, just like when hanging shelves.
4. Customization: mark all elements
It is smart to label each shelf and panel. Use stickers or tape and note what was where. That way you don't end up with a puzzle that you can no longer solve. This works especially well with larger cabinets, because after three hours of disassembly you sometimes don't know whether shelf A was top left or top right. An assembly plan will make everything much easier.
5. Ziplock bags are your best friend
Small parts are easily lost. Put all bolts, nuts and screws in ziplock bags and write on them which cupboard they come from. Or use separate boxes, if you already have them ready. Make sure that you also keep the screws of the doors and shelves separate. This goes wrong if everything ends up in one pile. Put these in the right place too, because it is only a small accident if you want to lose them. You can also add the parts of curtain rails, for example, to this bag.
6. Sorting – those who try will learn
Are you taking apart multiple cabinets? Sort the loose parts directly per piece of furniture. Put parts on piles or in moving boxes and always note which cabinet they belong to. This will prevent stress during assembly. You will see that you will not get into a mess with loose parts at the new location. Marking will also help with this.
7. Pack to prevent damage
Wrap doors and panels with bubble wrap, blankets or old sheets. Vulnerable edges need extra protection. Nobody wants to discover a deep scratch in their wardrobe as soon as it is in the new home. Attach the protection with tape or elastic bands, but make sure that you can remove it effortlessly after transport. Packing and unpacking may sound annoying, but it is of course really necessary.
Need furniture assembled and disassembled? Choose professional movers
Wanneer je niet genoeg tijd of zin hebt om zelf aan de slag te gaan met het demonteren en monteren van je meubels, kun je kiezen voor een (erkende) verhuisbedrijf. Dit bedrijf regelt het transport van je meubelen en biedt vaak een handige demontage en montage service. Je zet je spullen klaar, en de movers take care of dismantling and packing your cabinets. They deliver everything neatly to the new location.
Furniture assembly as a service
We often hear that customers are surprised by the smoothness of this service. You don't have to arrange anything and you save yourself a lot of time and physical effort. In addition, professionals pay a lot of attention to preventing damage, because that's what they are insured for.
Choose the installation service of professionals
Sometimes you dread putting beds, cabinets or shelves back together. You find it too much work or you lack the right materials. In such a case, you can outsource the disassembly and assembly. A professional or handyman knows exactly how to assemble, disassemble and reassemble your furniture. Many moving companies work with experienced fitters who can take these worries off your hands.
Example: Piet and Karima just bought a new house. They had the professionals disassemble and assemble their closet. While the experts assembled the closet, Piet and Karima decorated the living room. They found this much more pleasant than struggling for hours with screws, hinges and an awkward manual.
What does a professional moving company do?
A professional moving company not only helps you lift heavy items. Often you can also count on:
- Inventory: The movers will check which furniture needs to be dismantled.
- Disassembly and assembly: They take apart cabinets, beds and tables and reassemble them at the new location.
- Protection: They pack your furniture carefully so that it arrives scratch-free.
- Transport: They will move everything to your new home or office using suitable trucks or vans.
- Hanging lamps and shelves: They can sometimes install these right away, saving you time and effort.
Such a moving company works quickly and efficiently because it has done many jobs. Experienced professionals know exactly which tools to use and in what order the furniture goes in and out of the truck.
Why hire a professional moving company for a business move?
Business relocations often require a streamlined approach. Daily activities cannot be interrupted for too long, because that costs money. A professional moving company ensures a quick transition without chaos. They disassemble and assemble office furniture, filing cabinets and even conference tables. Then they transport everything to the new location and reassemble the furniture correctly. This way, employees lose little time.
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Our Moving professionals are ready to help you. Feel free to contact us and discover how you can move or disassemble and assemble your furniture without any worries. A move can be hectic, but with the right help it will feel like a fresh start in your new home. We wish you the best of luck!
