{"id":26620,"date":"2023-05-17T06:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T10:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=26620"},"modified":"2023-05-17T06:35:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T10:35:18","slug":"how-to-move-a-dining-room-table-and-chairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-to-move-a-dining-room-table-and-chairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving a Dining Room Set: How to Move a Dining Room Table and Chairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dining-table-1.jpg\" alt=\"The dining room set is the centerpiece of the room.\" class=\"wp-image-38884 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dining-table-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dining-table-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A quality dining room table is a valuable piece of furniture that is both practical and beautiful &#8211; so, when moving house, you will definitely want to take it with you.<\/li><li>When packing a dining room table for moving, you\u2019re advised to take it apart and wrap it safely in moving blankets.<\/li><li>If your dining table has a glass top, remove it first, wrap it in packing paper and bubble wrap, and put it in a telescopic box of appropriate size (or use corrugated cardboard to create a sturdy protective covering for the fragile tabletop).<\/li><li>If possible, dismantle your dining room chairs and wrap the pieces in protective materials &#8211; if not, wrap the chairs in moving blankets.<\/li><li>Secure the table well in the moving truck. Stack the chairs on top of one another.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-a7100a\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_Pack_a_Dining_Room_Table_for_Moving\">How to Pack a Dining Room Table for Moving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Pack_a_Glass_Table_Top_for_Moving\">How to Pack a Glass Table Top for Moving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Wrap_Dining_Chairs_for_Moving\">How to Wrap Dining Chairs for Moving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Move_a_Dining_Room_Table\">How to Move a Dining Room Table<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_move_a_dining_table\">How to move a dining table<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_move_a_glass_table_top\">How to move a glass table top<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_move_dining_room_chairs\">How to move dining room chairs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While not the most commonly used room in a home, the dining room is usually the most presentable one \u2013 it is where friends and family gather on special occasions, where guests are entertained and parties are hosted. Such a distinguished room would, of course, be furnished in an elegant style with quality furniture and beautiful d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is only natural then that the dining room contains some of your most stylish and highly treasured furniture and possessions \u2013 from crystal chandeliers and vintage china cabinets to exquisite wall art and fine lace curtains. The centerpiece of the room, however, is the dining table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quality dining room table is a valuable piece of furniture that is both practical and luxurious- and there is no doubt that when moving house, you\u2019ll want to take it with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving a dining room set is not overly difficult, but you need to be very careful when packing and transporting the delicate furniture pieces, so they don\u2019t get scratched or damaged during the relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some expert tips on moving a dining room table and chairs that will help you ensure that your cherished furniture arrives intact and unscathed at your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_Pack_a_Dining_Room_Table_for_Moving\">How to Pack a Dining Room Table for Moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first step to ensuring a smooth and successful move is to ensure the safety of your possessions. To achieve this, you need to provide your items with the best possible protection &#8211; or said otherwise, to <a href=\"\/move\/packing-rules-for-moving\/\">pack them properly<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing a dining room table is quite a straightforward process, but you need to pay attention to the details in order to reduce the risk of damage to your fine furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) How to prepare a dining room table for packing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-26626\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/table-leg.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure you know how to take apart a dining room table safely.\" class=\"wp-image-26626 lazyload\" width=\"465\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/table-leg.jpg 500w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/table-leg-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Before removing the table legs, take a picture of the way they&#8217;re attached to the table base.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Take several pictures of your table from different angles to document the condition of the furniture before the move. The photos will serve as a proof if you need to make a claim against your movers (in case the table gets damaged while in their custody) and will help you reassemble your table after the move;<\/li><li>Clean the furniture well and let it dry completely before packing it for moving (any remaining dust, dirt, or spills may damage the delicate surface of the table or result in permanent stains, while moisture trapped under the packing materials can lead to mold growth or cause the wood to warp or swell);<\/li><li>Apply a coat of furniture polish or paste wax to the wood to help protect the surface during the move.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong> <strong>How to take apart a dining room table <\/strong>(Disassembling your dining table will make it much easier to pack and transport and will reduce the risk of damage to both your furniture piece and your property, so if possible, you\u2019re advised to dismantle the table before packing it for moving.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>If the table has a glass top or a marble top, remove it first (<em>see below for details<\/em>);<\/li><li>Lay a large, soft blanket on the floor and place the table upside down on it (with the legs pointing upwards);<\/li><li>Remove the table legs \u2013 Depending on the type of your table, you may need to unbolt or unscrew the legs, or to break the glue joints between the legs and the table (to do this, slide the blade of a putty knife between the leg and the table and carefully break the bond). If you can\u2019t safely remove the table legs, be sure to wrap them in several layers of bubble wrap to provide them with at least some protection during the move;<\/li><li>Wrap the detached legs in bubble wrap, then run packing tape down the length of the legs to secure the wrapping in place;<\/li><li>Place the removed hardware parts (bolts, nuts, screws, etc.) in a sealable plastic bag and tape it to the underside of the table or to one of the wrapped table legs;<\/li><li>If your table has an extension leaf, remove it and wrap it in a moving blanket (use packing tape or stretch wrap to keep the blanket in place);<\/li><li>If you have a drop-side table, put the sides down and secure them with masking tape so that they stay completely immobile during the move.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) How to wrap a dining room table for moving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Fold pieces of corrugated cardboard around the edges and corners of the table (the parts of the table that are most likely to get chipped or broken during a move);<\/li><li>Wrap the tabletop in moving blankets, overlapping them by at least one foot. Run packing tape around the tabletop to secure the blankets in place;<\/li><li>If the blankets don\u2019t wrap all the way around the furniture, you can tape them to the underside of the table. Be careful not to use tape directly on the table\u2019s surface though, as the adhesive can leave a sticky residue or ruin the delicate wood finish.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_Pack_a_Glass_Table_Top_for_Moving\">How to Pack a Glass Table Top for Moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing a glass table top requires great caution and diligence \u2013 the glass item is not only extremely fragile, but also quite heavy and difficult to handle. To ensure that it doesn\u2019t shatter or sustain any damage, cracks, or scratches during the move, you need to pack it with utmost care and attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-26632\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/glass-tabletop.jpg\" alt=\"Packing and moving a glass top table is a great challenge.\" class=\"wp-image-26632 lazyload\" width=\"460\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/glass-tabletop.jpg 488w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/glass-tabletop-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><figcaption>It&#8217;s glass packing time!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Remove the glass top from the table frame \u2013 If the top rests on the base of the table without being attached to it, you\u2019ll be able to simply lift the glass item away. If it is screwed into the table base, you\u2019ll need to use a screwdriver to separate the glass top from the frame;<\/li><li>Make several strips with masking tape in different directions across the tabletop (masking tape won\u2019t leave a sticky residue on the glass). This will give some extra strength and stability to the glass item and will keep the glass shards together in case the tabletop breaks during the move (which will help prevent injury upon unpacking); <\/li><li>Wrap the glass top in packing paper and secure with tape (make sure the adhesive doesn\u2019t come in direct contact with the glass surface). Alternatively, you can place the glass top between two large pieces of cardboard (a few inches bigger than the table top), fold the excess cardboard around the edges of the glass item, and tape tightly around the tabletop;<\/li><li>Cover the paper-wrapped table top in several layers of large-size bubble wrap. (If you\u2019ve used cardboard, it\u2019s better to wrap the table top in moving blankets instead.) Tape the wrapping to keep it in place;<\/li><li>Place the wrapped tabletop in a telescopic box of appropriate size \u2013 it should fit the glass top perfectly, so that there is no room for movement inside the box (any shifting during transit can result in breakage). The specialty box, designed specifically for transporting mirrors, pictures, and other glass items, will provide the best possible protection to your glass tabletop during the move. <\/li><li>If you can\u2019t find a suitable telescopic box (or don\u2019t want to spend the extra money), you can use corrugated cardboard to create a sturdy protective covering for your glass item \u2013 cut one side of a flattened cardboard box (slightly bigger than your wrapped glass table top) so that you have a large piece of cardboard, place the tabletop in the center, and fold the cardboard around the glass. Make sure the cardboard covers the glass top completely and is well secured in place with packing tape;<\/li><li>Label both sides of the box \u201cFRAGILE\u201d and \u201cHANDLE WITH CARE\u201d \u2013 use a permanent marker and make the letters large and bold, so they can be easily seen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good to know: <\/strong>If you\u2019re moving a <strong>marble top dining room table<\/strong>, custom crating is your best bet. The weight of the marble makes conventional packing methods inadequate, so you need a more specialized approach. How to pack a marble table top, then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Wrap the marble top in packing paper, cover it in bubble wrap, and secure the wrapping with packing tape;<\/li><li>Place the wrapped marble piece in a wooden crate lined with foam sheets (the crate must be custom built to fit the dimensions of your table top);<\/li><li>Fill up any remaining empty space in the crate with packing peanuts for better cushioning. Make sure the marble piece fits snugly inside the container and is completely immobile, as any movement during transport can jar the marble and cause breakage or chipping;<\/li><li>Seal the crate tightly and label it \u201cFRAGILE\u201d and \u201cHANDLE WITH CARE\u201d on at least three of its sides. (Metal banding around the wooden crate\u2019s exterior may be sometimes needed to further reinforce the container\u2019s strength and ensure the safety of especially large and heavy marble tabletops.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, that you know how to pack a dining table for moving, it\u2019s time to learn what to do with your dining chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_Wrap_Dining_Chairs_for_Moving\">How to Wrap Dining Chairs for Moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-26635\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/packed-chairs.jpg\" alt=\"When you know how to wrap dining chairs for moving, the furniture will survive the relocation safe and intact.\" class=\"wp-image-26635 lazyload\" width=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/packed-chairs.jpg 492w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/packed-chairs-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><figcaption>Your expertly wrapped dining room chairs will have no trouble on the road to your new home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different approaches you can use to ensure the safety of your chairs during a house move:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Dismantle your dining room chairs<\/strong> <strong>to make them more space efficient and easier to transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of their unusual shape, chairs can be very difficult to pack and load onto a moving van. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, a dining set usually consists of 6 to 12 chairs that will take a lot of room in the truck if transported as they are. You are, therefore, advised to remove the legs from the chairs as you did with the table legs (if possible) and wrap them individually in bubble wrap. Then, wrap a moving blanket around the back and seat of each chair and secure with tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Wrap the wooden parts of the chairs in bubble wrap and protect the fabric upholstery with plastic wrap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t\/don\u2019t want to take your dining room chairs apart, you can wrap the legs and back of each chair in bubble wrap and use stretch wrap over the fabric upholstery. Don\u2019t forget to wrap any extensions, rails, or bars on the chairs with bubble wrap as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Wrap the entire chair in a moving blanket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Lay a large moving blanket on the floor;<\/li><li>Position the chair kitty-corner onto the blanket with the top of the furniture facing you;<\/li><li>Fold the corner of the blanket over the back of the chair;<\/li><li>Cover both sides of the chair as you push the blanket between the legs of the furniture piece;<\/li><li>Grab both remaining sides of the blanket and pull the end of the blanket as you fold it inward between the legs of the chair;<\/li><li>Make sure the blanket is pulled snug against the chair;<\/li><li>Put the furniture up onto its legs, keeping the blanket tight to the chair;<\/li><li>Run packing tape tight around the chair to secure the blanket in place.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to wrap chairs for moving depends on the specific type of chairs you have, the available space in the moving truck, and your personal preferences \u2013 choose the option that will work best in your particular situation, but make sure you provide your dining room chairs with adequate protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/professional-packing-services\/\">Professional packing services \u2013 the secrets of the pros<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_Move_a_Dining_Room_Table\">How to Move a Dining Room Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your dining table and chairs are safely wrapped and packed for moving, it\u2019s time to turn your attention to the actual relocation procedures \u2013 getting the furniture out of your home, loading it on the moving truck, transporting it to your new address, unloading the pieces, and bringing them into your new dining room. But how can you do that in a safe and efficient manner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-26639\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrying-table.jpg\" alt=\"Moving a dining room table requires a lot of care and skill.\" class=\"wp-image-26639 lazyload\" width=\"465\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrying-table.jpg 500w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrying-table-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>It takes a lot of care and attention to safely maneuver a dining room table out of a home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to move a dining room set is to <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\"><strong>hire professional movers<\/strong><\/a> to complete the job \u2013 the experts have the specialized equipment, deft skills, and rich experience to take proper care of your delicate items and deliver them to your new home intact and unscathed. The pros will take all the necessary measures to ensure the excellent condition of your furniture and will do all the work, so you\u2019ll have nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided on a self-move though, you will need to take care of all the details yourself and ensure that your dining room table and chairs are safely carried out of your property and well secured into the moving truck:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_move_a_dining_table\">How to move a dining table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Clear the space around your dining room furniture to allow for easy maneuvering. Remove any obstacles from the path between the current location of your table and chairs and the moving truck. Remove doors from their hinges, if necessary, to allow larger items to pass through the doorways without scraping against the door jambs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"\/move\/furniture-does-not-fit-door\/\">What to do if furniture doesn\u2019t fit through the door<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Have one person hold the table from one end and another &#8211; from the opposite end. Lift it by the apron and turn it so that the tabletop is vertical to the floor. Be careful to avoid hitting the delicate furniture against walls, door frames, and other items while maneuvering it out of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> In case you couldn\u2019t remove the table legs, grab the furniture by the apron, lift it off the floor, and carry it horizontally. Be sure never to pull a table along the floor, as this can cause damage to both the furniture and the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"\/move\/protect-floors-when-moving\/\">How to protect floors when moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Position the tabletop on its longest side against the wall of the moving truck. Secure it well with ropes or straps and put some sturdy items against it to keep the tabletop stable during transportation. Place the separated legs on the floor and secure them in place, so they don\u2019t roll and damage other items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> If the legs are still attached to the table, the furniture can be transported in a standing position \u2013 just make sure you place heavy boxes underneath it to hold the table still during transit (be careful not to put any heavy or sharp-edged items on top of the table though as this can easily lead to damage, no matter how well wrapped the furniture may be). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind that even with \u201canchoring boxes\u201d your dining table won\u2019t be very stable during the move and may get damaged from swaying on its legs. It may be better to place the furniture on its side and wrap the legs in moving blankets. (Make sure the items you place near the table legs are well secured, as they can damage the legs if they shift during the transportation.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_move_a_glass_table_top\">How to move a glass table top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Handle your glass tabletop with extreme caution and be very careful when taking it out of your home and loading it onto the moving truck \u2013 hold the glass piece securely, keep it in a vertical position, and avoid scraping it against anything;<\/li><li>Place the glass table top on its side in the moving truck &#8211; due to its molecular structure, glass can withstand the strain of moving much better when kept on its side. Do not lay the glass top flat or place anything on top of it;<\/li><li>If possible, position the glass top between two mattresses. If not, lean it against the wall of the truck, secure it with bungee cords, and place some heavy boxes in front of it to prevent it from sliding or tilting (make sure there isn\u2019t anything with sharp edges packed close to the table top). Be sure to add some padding between the wall of the van and the table top for better protection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_move_dining_room_chairs\">How to move dining room chairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-26643\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/new-dining-room.jpg\" alt=\"It's great to see your dining room table and chairs in excellent condition in your new home.\" class=\"wp-image-26643 lazyload\" width=\"475\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/new-dining-room.jpg 500w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/new-dining-room-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>What better way to celebrate your successful relocation and the beginning of your new life than <a href=\"\/move\/housewarming-party\/\">hosting a housewarming party<\/a> in your new dining room?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Pick your dining chairs up from the bottom of the seat (not from their backs) and carry them carefully to the moving truck. Never drag chairs across the floor!<\/li><li>If you were able to remove the legs, you can safely and easily stack the chairs on top of one another. Secure the stacks with ropes or bungee cords to keep them still during the move;<\/li><li>If you couldn\u2019t remove the legs, stack the chairs in groups of two &#8211; place one chair upright on the floor of the truck, then lay another one upside down across the seat of the first chair. Secure the chairs together with a rope and then secure the \u201cbundle\u201d to the side of the moving truck or to a larger piece of furniture that won\u2019t shift during the transportation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-load-a-moving-truck\/\">How to load a moving truck the right way<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be very careful when unloading the furniture at your new home and take all the necessary precautions to avoid damage to your dining room set and your new property when carrying the pieces to their designated location. Then, you\u2019ll be able to celebrate your successful relocation with a festive dinner at your dining room table. <em><strong>Bon app\u00e9tit et bonne <\/strong><strong>nouvelle<\/strong><strong> vie!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights A quality dining room table is a valuable piece of furniture that is both practical and beautiful &#8211; so, when moving house, you will definitely want to take it with you. When packing a dining room table for moving, you\u2019re advised to take it apart and wrap it safely in moving blankets. 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