Keep Walls Pristine With A Tip To Prevent Marks When Moving TVs

When moving out of a space, one of the biggest hassles is getting your stuff from your current location to your new one safely without damage. You must consider how to prevent damage to the items you're moving as well as how to avoid making scuffs and marks on both the walls of the place you're moving out of and into. If you're a renter relying on getting your deposit back to help offset the cost of moving, it's worth taking a few extra steps to prevent damaged walls. To keep your walls mark-free when moving a TV, cover it in soft materials before transporting. This could also be a helpful tip to keep in mind when simply rearranging a room.

Today, the average living room TV measures about 55 inches, making it easy to bump into something and leave marks. By wrapping your TVs with blankets, bath towels, and newspapers, you can prevent your walls from looking like they got beat up by Mike Tyson. This is a great way to repurpose old throw blankets. Begin by covering your TV with towels and newspapers, then move onto larger blankets, attaching everything with packing tape or wrap. This will also protect the screen itself from damage. If you have smaller electronics, you can also cover those items in a soft fabric as well. Using such a technique allows you to work with items that you're already going to move anyway — your towels, sheets, and comforters. Therefore, you don't have to spend more money or time purchasing extra moving products or having to touch up damaged drywall corners.

Protecting your security deposit, preventing complaints from an incoming homebuyer, and avoiding having to replace an expensive flat screen TV are several reasons to incorporate more ways to prevent wall damage. A large TV or piece of furniture can leave dents, scratches, or a hole in the surface, and excessively damaged walls are something a renter is generally required to fix before moving out.

Therefore, before moving, take the time to carefully map out the best route to move your heaviest items and note any potential hazards like stairs, narrow hallways, sharp turns, and narrow doors. Once you've noted these fragile areas, use blankets, cardboard, or a tarp to cover the walls as well. Remove as many items out of the way as possible to clear a path. Do you have pets and little children? Don't risk them getting in the way and causing you or a mover to trip and fall, so keep them occupied when moving your TV. Also prevent back strain from carrying a large TV by getting a dolly. These can quickly be slipped under your cushioned TV or other large items. As a result, you can also prevent damage to your back by avoiding strain. 

Furthermore, if you don't have enough soft materials to wrap your TV in, purchase bubble wrap or moving blankets. If you still have it, consider placing the TV back in its original packaging for transport. Also ensure that any blankets or towels you use to cushion the TV are clean, as small pieces of debris could scratch the screen.