{"id":30176,"date":"2023-07-13T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T13:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=30176"},"modified":"2023-07-13T09:14:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T13:14:15","slug":"how-to-move-ikea-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-to-move-ikea-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move IKEA Furniture to a New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter 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\/2020\/03\/IKEA-furnishings-1.jpg\" alt=\"Moving IKEA furniture is both easier and more difficult than moving other types of furniture.\" class=\"wp-image-39780 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IKEA-furnishings-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IKEA-furnishings-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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>IKEA furniture is affordable and convenient, but it may not be worth moving to a new home.<\/li><li>When moving IKEA furniture, you\u2019re advised to disassemble larger pieces to make them safer and easier to relocate and move smaller items as they are to save yourself some time and effort.<\/li><li>You need to be very careful when taking apart your IKEA items.<\/li><li>Professional movers may not agree to move IKEA furniture unless it\u2019s been properly disassembled and safely packed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-07c90f\"><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=\"#Is_It_Worth_Moving_IKEA_Furniture?\">Is It Worth Moving IKEA Furniture?<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Assess_the_risk_of_damage_to_your_furniture\">1) Assess the risk of damage to your furniture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Measure_your_furniture_and_make_a_floor_plan_of_your_new_home\">2) Measure your furniture and make a floor plan of your new home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Compare_the_cost_of_moving_your_old_furniture_to_the_cost_of_buying_new_furnishings_after_the_move_\">3) Compare the cost of moving your old furniture to the cost of buying new furnishings after the move <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Pack_IKEA_Furniture_for_Moving\">How to Pack IKEA Furniture for Moving<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Step__Decide_if_you\u2019re_going_to_disassemble_your_IKEA_furniture_or_move_it_as_it_is\">Step 1. Decide if you\u2019re going to disassemble your IKEA furniture or move it as it is<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Find_the_IKEA_instructions_\">Step 2. Find the IKEA instructions <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Gather_the_necessary_tools_\">Step 3. Gather the necessary tools <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Take_pictures_of_your_assembled_IKEA_furniture\">Step 4. Take pictures of your assembled IKEA furniture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Label_everything_before_you_start_disassembling_your_IKEA_pieces\">Step 5. Label everything before you start disassembling your IKEA pieces<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Take_your_furniture_apart_\">Step 6. Take your furniture apart <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Protect_your_IKEA_furniture\">Step 7. Protect your IKEA furniture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Move_IKEA_Furniture\">How to Move IKEA Furniture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bonus_tips_for_moving_house_with_IKEA_furniture\">Bonus tips for moving house with IKEA furniture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, IKEA furniture can be found in almost every home in the country. And that\u2019s no wonder, considering how affordable, convenient, and fun IKEA items are. Assembling the pieces feels like a game (engaging, enjoyable, and rewarding, even if frustrating at times), the ready furniture is functional and modern-looking, and the reasonable price is quite an appealing factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the time comes to move house, however, IKEA furniture\nmay be more trouble than worth. It is both easier and more difficult to move\nthan other types of furniture &#8211; IKEA pieces are light and not very bulky, but\nat the same time they\u2019re not quite sturdy. Moving them from one home to another\nis risky and requires a lot of planning and hard work, not to mention that the\ncost to move the furniture may be about the same as the cost to buy new IKEA\npieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, is IKEA furniture worth moving? And if it is, then how to\nmove the flat-pack pieces safely and efficiently?&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is everything you need to know about moving IKEA\nfurniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is_It_Worth_Moving_IKEA_Furniture?\">Is It Worth Moving IKEA Furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nfigure out if moving your IKEA furniture will be worth it, you need to consider\nthree important factors &#8211; the risk of damage to the pieces, the layout of your\nnew home, and the cost-effectiveness of moving the furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Assess_the_risk_of_damage_to_your_furniture\">1) Assess the risk of damage to your furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As practical and fashionable as IKEA furniture may be, it is not high quality furniture &#8211; the pieces are made of particle board which is inexpensive (hence the lower cost of the furniture) but also quite fragile. When properly packed in their original packaging, the pieces are at little risk of damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when disassembled and reassembled several times, loaded and unloaded in a hurry, maneuvered around tight corners and confined spaces, etc., IKEA items may be badly damaged. And if the furniture is unlikely to survive the relocation, then there is no point in relocating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou know how to properly pack your IKEA pieces for moving though, they will be\nwell protected and will have a good chance to arrive at your new home intact\nand unscathed. (<em>You can find some expert\ntips on how to pack IKEA furniture for moving in a safe and efficient manner\nlater in the text.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Measure_your_furniture_and_make_a_floor_plan_of_your_new_home\">2) Measure your furniture and make a floor plan of your new home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/furniture-design.jpg\" alt=\"Moving your old furniture is not worth it, if the pieces don't fit your new home.\" class=\"wp-image-30181 lazyload\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/335\" width=\"450\" height=\"335\" \/><figcaption>Will your old IKEA pieces fit the available space and suit your new home decor?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes no sense to move your old furniture pieces &#8211; IKEA or another brand &#8211; to your new home only to find out that they don\u2019t fit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when deciding what to relocate and what to leave behind, be sure to <a href=\"\/move\/create-a-floor-plan\/\">make a floor plan<\/a> of your new house or apartment and measure the dimensions of your furniture to find out which of your old pieces will physically fit in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, think about whether your old furniture will suit your new home design and make an informed decision about the fate of your items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-with-furniture-when-moving\/\">What to do with furniture when moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Compare_the_cost_of_moving_your_old_furniture_to_the_cost_of_buying_new_furnishings_after_the_move_\">3) Compare the cost of moving your old furniture to the cost of buying new furnishings after the move <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re moving short distance, it will certainly be cheaper to relocate your old\nfurniture than to buy new items for your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re moving cross country, though, it may be financially wiser to leave your\nold pieces behind and buy new ones after the relocation &#8211; the cost of your move\nwill depend on the weight of your shipment and even though IKEA furniture is\nnot particularly heavy, it will still add many pounds to the load. And if you\ncan\u2019t disassemble your IKEA pieces yourself, you\u2019ll have to pay the\nprofessionals for the extra service, further increasing the final moving cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,\nconsidering that <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>IKEA furniture is easily affordable;<\/li><li>Particleboard furniture is quite vulnerable to damage;<\/li><li>Unlike prized antique furniture that\u2019s been passed down in the family for generations, IKEA items, in most cases, don\u2019t have any sentimental value;<\/li><li>You will save yourself a lot of time, effort, and hassle if you decide not to move your chipboard furniture to your new home,<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>moving\nIKEA furniture cross country may not be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If,\nhowever, for one reason or another, you decide to take your IKEA units with you,\nyou need to ensure that they make it to your new home safe and sound. Read on\nto find out how to move IKEA furniture in a safe and efficient manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_Pack_IKEA_Furniture_for_Moving\">How to Pack IKEA Furniture for Moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing\nIKEA furniture for moving is similar to packing any other type of furniture, of\ncourse, but there are some specifics to keep in mind &#8211; and some special steps\nto take &#8211; in order to provide your flat-pack pieces with the best protection possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Decide_if_you\u2019re_going_to_disassemble_your_IKEA_furniture_or_move_it_as_it_is\">Step 1. Decide if you\u2019re going to disassemble your IKEA furniture or move it as it is<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving your furniture as it is (fully assembled) is your easiest option &#8211; provided that the space and layout of your old home and your new one allow it, of course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/disassembly-instructions-and-tools.jpg\" alt=\"You need the right tools and instructions to disassemble your IKEA furniture.\" class=\"wp-image-30188 lazyload\" data-aspectratio=\"440\/364\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" \/><figcaption>Assembling and disassembling IKEA furniture feels like a game &#8211; but it can be quite frustrating at times.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your IKEA pieces fit through the doors, hallways, and staircases and can be easily maneuvered around the corners, you can move the furniture without disassembling it first. All you need to do is wrap the pieces in moving blankets to protect them from damage and be extra careful when taking the items out of your property, loading them on the moving truck, securing them in the vehicle, unloading them, and taking them into your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep\nin mind though that moving assembled IKEA furniture is quite risky &#8211; the\nscrews, dowels, and other fastening elements holding the pieces together may\neasily become loose when the furniture is moved, the particle board can break\nor crack under the strain, etc. Besides, it will be quite difficult to load and\nunload large furniture pieces (as well as to take them out of your old home and\ninto your new on) and they will take up a lot of space in the moving truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,\nin answer to the bothersome question \u201c<em>Should I disassemble\nIKEA furniture when moving?<\/em>\u201d, you\u2019re advised to disassemble larger\npieces such as dressers, beds, bookcases, etc. before the move to make them\nsafer and easier to relocate and move smaller items (like nightstands and\ndrawers) in their entirety to save yourself some time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Find_the_IKEA_instructions_\">Step 2. Find the IKEA instructions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Disassembling\nIKEA furniture is not a difficult task, but you\u2019re strongly advised to consult\nthe manuals before you get down to work &#8211; IKEA items need to be assembled (and,\ntherefore, disassembled) in a specific order and you need to be sure that\nyou\u2019re doing everything right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s\nmore, the IKEA assembly instructions include an itemized list of the pieces and\nparts required to build the furniture &#8211; referring to the list as you take your\nfurniture apart will help ensure that every screw and dowel has been accounted\nfor. Needless to say, the instructions will also be helpful when reassembling\nyour furniture at your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, find the assembly instructions for your IKEA pieces (you\u2019re unlikely to find IKEA disassembly instructions) and work your way backward to safely take apart your furniture. (If you\u2019ve already thrown the manuals away, you can look up the guidelines online (visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"IKEA website (opens in a new tab)\">IKEA website<\/a>) and download them in PDF format.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Gather_the_necessary_tools_\">Step 3. Gather the necessary tools <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To disassemble IKEA furniture, you\u2019re going to need a number of essential hand tools, as well as some specific ones that fit the specific screws used to hold flat-pack pieces together. So, before you begin taking apart your IKEA units, make sure you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/disassembling-ikea-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"Be sure to label all the pieces when taking apart IKEA furniture to move.\" class=\"wp-image-30193 lazyload\" data-aspectratio=\"295\/475\" width=\"295\" height=\"475\" \/><figcaption>Labeling will bring order to the chaos when moving with IKEA furniture.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Screwdrivers (not\nonly a regular one, but also one with Phillip\u2019s head bits and one with hex\nheads)<\/li><li>A wrench and an Allen\nwrench set<\/li><li>A hammer<\/li><li>Pliers<\/li><li>A small pry bar (for\nunits with thin particleboard backing that is held on the furniture with small\nfinishing nails &#8211; a pry bar will help you remove the nails without damaging the\nbacking)<\/li><li>Painter\u2019s tape<\/li><li>Permanent markers<\/li><li>Ziploc bags &#8211; to\nstore the screws and other small parts you remove from the furniture<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Take_pictures_of_your_assembled_IKEA_furniture\">Step 4. Take pictures of your assembled IKEA furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start taking apart your\nIKEA pieces, be sure to take several photos of the fully assembled items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take pictures of both the interior\nand exterior of the furniture, from all sides and angles. Be careful to capture\nthe way pieces are attached to one another &#8211; take detailed shots of how joints\nare assembled, how hinges have been installed, and how pieces are put together.\nSave the images in a folder on your smartphone or computer for easy reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Label_everything_before_you_start_disassembling_your_IKEA_pieces\">Step 5. Label everything before you start disassembling your IKEA pieces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When\ntaking apart IKEA furniture to move, it\u2019s of primary importance to label each\nand every part before you begin disassembly &#8211; you need all the pieces to be\nclearly marked, so you can easily put them back together at your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use\na roll of masking tape and a sharpie and label all the individual components of\nan item, from right to left and from top to bottom. Be as explicit as possible\n&#8211; draw arrows to remind yourself which sides should be facing up, specify which\npart is front and which is back, which board is top and which is bottom, which\nend is up and which is down, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Take_your_furniture_apart_\">Step 6. Take your furniture apart <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyou\u2019ve gathered everything necessary (instructions and tools) and prepared your\nfurniture for disassembly (emptied it, cleaned it, labeled everything and took\npictures), you can finally get down to work. So, how to take apart IKEA\nfurniture for moving?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allow yourself plenty of time &#8211; if you try to disassemble IKEA furniture quickly, you can easily damage the engineered wood which is much more fragile than solid wood;<\/li><li>Give yourself plenty of space &#8211; remove everything from around the furniture (or move the piece to an empty area of the room) and make sure you have easy access to all its components before you start disassembling the piece;<\/li><li>Disassemble the furniture &#8211; remove doors, legs, and shelves first, then dismantle the furniture frame. You can find more specific tips on how to disassemble different kinds of furniture <strong><a href=\"\/move\/furniture-disassembly-moving\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Place all screws, bolts, dowels, hinges, and other small hardware parts that you take out of a furniture piece in a sealable plastic bag and label the bag with the name of the furniture. Put the bag in the same cardboard box with other smaller parts of the furniture or attach it to a larger furniture part.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Protect_your_IKEA_furniture\">Step 7. Protect your IKEA furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ready-for-moving.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure you know how to pack IKEA furniture for moving the right way.\" class=\"wp-image-30197 lazyload\" data-aspectratio=\"440\/371\" width=\"440\" height=\"371\" \/><figcaption>Properly packed and protected, your IKEA furniture is ready for the move.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve disassembled your IKEA\nfurniture, you need to protect the individual pieces so that they don\u2019t get\ndamaged during the moving process &#8211; wrap them in thick protective coverings,\nsuch as blankets or towels, to protect the delicate surfaces from scratches and\ndents and use packing tape to keep the wrapping in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all pieces are safely wrapped, place\nsmaller furniture parts in large cardboard boxes with plenty of cushioning\ninside and seal the cartons tightly. Stack larger pieces neatly and put some\nextra padding between the layers (newspapers, moving blankets, old large\ntowels, etc.) to cushion the panels and\nprevent them from sliding around and scuffing during transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/packing-furniture\/\">How to pack furniture for moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_Move_IKEA_Furniture\">How to Move IKEA Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nalready detailed above the best way to move IKEA furniture is to disassemble it\nand provide it with the best protection possible. Once that is done, all you\nneed to do is carefully load the pieces on the moving truck, secure them well,\nand take them to your new home (be extra careful when unloading the furniture\nand taking it inside as well). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re moving IKEA furniture\nyourself<\/em>, ask several reliable friends to come\ngive you a hand &#8211; disassembling large furniture items requires at least two\npeople and it will be much easier and much safer to take the pieces out of your\nhome and into the rented moving truck when you have someone to help you. When\nloading your IKEA furniture into the moving vehicle, be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Line the floor of\nthe moving truck with moving blankets for extra protection;<\/li><li>Put the wrapped\nparticleboard panels along the long walls of the truck, stacked horizontally on\ntheir sides. Use blankets to pad out the pieces and keep them protected during\ntransportation as mentioned above. Avoid placing any heavy items on top of them\nto prevent damage;<\/li><li>If you\u2019ve left\nany of your IKEA pieces assembled, use straps or strong ropes to secure the\nfurniture in the truck;<\/li><li>Make sure the\nmoving vehicle is properly balanced \u2013 distribute the weight of your items\nevenly throughout the truck.<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/moving-with-ikea-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"Find out how to move IKEA furniture safely.\" class=\"wp-image-30199 lazyload\" data-aspectratio=\"465\/330\" width=\"465\" height=\"330\" \/><figcaption>When moving locally, you can take your IKEA furniture to your new home yourself. When moving long distance, however, you&#8217;ll be better off using professional moving assistance.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve hired professional movers to\nhelp you relocate<\/em>, you need to\ninform them in advance that you have IKEA furniture for moving and ask them if\nthey will accept it as it is or if they require all the pieces to be\ndisassembled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will\nmovers move IKEA furniture at all? Yes, but you need to know that most\nprofessional moving companies have limited liability for damage when it comes to\nmoving particle board furniture, such as IKEA pieces (since ready-to-assemble\nfurniture doesn\u2019t handle the strain of moving well). So, your movers will\nlikely not agree to move your IKEA furniture unless it\u2019s been properly\ndisassembled and safely packed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-expect-from-professional-movers\/\">What to expect from professional movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bonus_tips_for_moving_house_with_IKEA_furniture\">Bonus tips for moving house with IKEA furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When re-assembling your IKEA furniture after\nthe move, be sure to refer to the assembly instructions and the pictures you\ntook during the disassembly process &#8211; so you can put your pieces back together\ncorrectly and quickly;<\/li><li>Be careful not to over-tighten the\nscrews when rebuilding your IKEA pieces &#8211; if too much force is applied, the screws can easily shred the chipboard\nmaterial. If that happens, the <em>screws will have nothing to<\/em> bite into and hold\nand won\u2019t be able to keep your furniture stable;<\/li><li>Consider\nreversing the panels during the reassembly &#8211; put\nthe faces that were previously facing the wall towards the front, so scratches\nand dents are not visible;<\/li><li>Keep in mind that taking a piece apart and\nputting it back together multiple times will cause the item to lose its\nintegrity, so it\u2019s unlikely that IKEA furniture will survive more than a couple\nof moves.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To put it in a nutshell:<\/strong> <em>How to\nmove with IKEA furniture?<\/em> Plan ahead, keep things organized, and work with\ncare. Your IKEA pieces will survive the move safe and sound and will help you\nmake your new home comfortable and stylish in no time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights IKEA furniture is affordable and convenient, but it may not be worth moving to a new home. When moving IKEA furniture, you\u2019re advised to disassemble larger pieces to make them safer and easier to relocate and move smaller items as they are to save yourself some time and effort. 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