{"id":7897,"date":"2023-04-10T17:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T17:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/?p=7897"},"modified":"2023-04-10T17:27:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T17:27:51","slug":"how-to-move-a-piano-across-the-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-move-a-piano-across-the-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move a Piano Across the Room (Step by Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you want to know How to Move a Piano Across the Room<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve ever had to move a piano, you know how backbreakingly difficult it can be. Not only are pianos incredibly heavy, but they also come in an awkward shape that makes them difficult to maneuver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make matters worse, if you don’t take the proper precautions, you could scratch your floors or damage your walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, moving even the biggest pianos without breaking a sweat\u2014or your furniture is possible. Let’s review what you need to know about moving a piano across the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Move a Piano Across the Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gather Your Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you get started on any DIY project\u2014especially one involving heavy lifting\u2014it’s important to ensure you have all the necessary supplies. That means having several strong people (at least four should do) and some essential tools like dollies and straps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also need protective covers for your walls and floors to prevent scratching or damage during the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also helpful to have some packing materials like cardboard boxes or bubble wrap handy in case you need to protect certain parts of your piano<\/a> during transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lift Carefully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once everything is assembled and ready to go, it’s time to start lifting. Before doing so, however, make sure everyone involved knows how much weight they will be taking on and that they are physically capable of handling it safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also essential for each person involved in the lift to stay alert and communicate with each other throughout the process; this will help ensure that everyone is on the same page and that no one gets hurt in the process. It may be beneficial for someone outside of the group (such as an experienced professional) to oversee proceedings just in case something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securely Attach Straps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once everyone is ready, attach straps securely around both sides of your piano before attempting any lift; this will help prevent any unnecessary accidents during transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure each strap is attached firmly enough so it won’t slip during movement; if necessary, use additional paddings such as blankets or towels between belts and furniture surfaces for extra protection against scratches or scuffs while moving around tight corners or through doorways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once everything is securely fastened, slowly begin hoisting the piano onto its dolly by counting together, “one\u2026two\u2026three!” This will help ensure everyone lifts at roughly equal rates and prevents anyone from getting injured due to uneven pressure distribution among participants in the lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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