How Moving Blankets Can Protect Sensitive Surfaces During A Move
Published on 11/14/24
What Are Moving Blankets?
Moving blankets are commonly used by consumers and professionals alike to protect valuables and sensitive surfaces from damage during a move. Moving Blankets have become known around the professional moving industry as cheaper insurance that offers peace of mind knowing that once you arrive at the next location the furniture will be in the same condition it left the last location in.
Moving Blankets are made specifically to help protect sensitive surfaces during a move from scratches, small dings, or even dents. Some sensitive surfaces moving blankets are great at protecting from damage including wooden, glass, or metal surfaces. 72 inches by 80 inches is the industry standard size for moving blankets. For larger-sized cargo, you may need to use several moving blankets or more to cover the entire surface area.
Some commonly protected surfaces include cabinetry, appliances, wooden desks, kitchen tables, china cabinets, televisions, automotive body parts, or even items placed in long-term storage to keep them dust and damage-free.
Moving blankets are much heavier than traditional household blankets which offer minimal protection. For example, the lightest-duty moving blankets that Trucking Depot sells weigh approximately 54 to 64 lbs per dozen moving blankets or 4.5 to 5.5 lbs per blanket.
Heavy-duty moving blankets can weigh upwards of 93 lbs per dozen or 6.5 to 8 lbs each. These offer ultimate protection and unmatched durability and are commonly used by professionals daily. The added layers of fabric help to create a safety net between sharp edges that could cause scratches to your surfaces during a move.
Our warehouse pads are the lightest-duty moving blankets we recommend anyone use as anything lighter than these moving blankets offers limited protection and could cause your furniture to need to be repaired or replaced.
Light-duty moving blankets are commonly used for a one-time move and offer limited durability compared to other moving blankets. Some of the applications light-duty moving blankets work best include placing items into long-term storage, food distributors, or even first-time movers.
How Moving Blankets Can Protect Sensitive Surfaces During A Move
Moving blankets can protect sensitive surfaces due to the amount of fabric and layers of material stitched together. This helps to create a barrier between objects inside an enclosed trailer or moving van and sensitive surfaces. The barrier is then able to reduce the chances of antiques, cabinetry, appliances, or other sensitive items during a move from becoming scratched or damaged.
In general, the heavier the weight per dozen moving blankets the more layers of protection can offer. For extra sensitive surfaces or valuable items, we strongly recommend using our furniture pads, which weigh upwards of 93 lbs per dozen blankets. This moving blanket style offers the largest amount of fabric and is best for protecting surfaces.
Once you have selected and purchased the moving blanket that works best for your application place the moving blanket over the sensitive surface. You will want to make sure that the surface is entirely covered and may need to use several moving blankets depending on the size of the item you are protecting.
You can then hold the blanket in place by using either Moving Rubber Bands, Moving Straps, or Blown Stretch Wrap to hold the moving blanket in place from one destination to the next.
The Different Levels of Moving Blanket Protection
Moving Blankets are limited in the amount of protection they can offer based on the number of layers of fabric they are made from. Because of this, you must compare apples to apples when purchasing moving blankets. When comparing blankets use the weight per dozen moving blankets to ensure you receive what you had in mind.
| Type of Moving Blanket | Weight Per Dozen Blankets | Level of Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Pads | Approximately 54 to 64 lbs per dozen | Good Level of Protection | Limited Durability |
| Van Pads | Approximately 78 to 87 lbs per dozen | Great Level of Protection | Great Durability |
| Furniture Pads | Approximately 87 to 93 lbs per dozen | Ultimate Level of Protection | Ultimate Durability |
Warehouse Pads Moving Blankets
Warehouse pads are designed to last a limited time due to the limited number of layers of fabric. These blankets are used for long-term storage in warehouses, in the food service industry to keep food cold, or for a first-time move. One of the major benefits of using warehouse pads is the great price and they are ideal for those not looking to make multiple moves. This style of moving blankets weigh approximately 54 to 64 lbs per dozen.
Warehouse moving blankets can be placed over items in storage to prevent dust, dirt, and small scratches from damaging the product. This combination can be ideal for those storing items in warehouses, distribution centers, or storage lockers. Due to this blanket being our lowest-cost moving blanket with a quality that we deem safe, it can also be quite economical when purchasing large quantities.
If you have any questions, need a quote, or are interested in our large quantity discount pricing call us at 800-444-0956. We would be happy to provide you with further information or help answer any questions you have.
Van Pad Moving Blankets
Van pads are constructed with more layers of fabric which helps this moving blanket offer higher protection and durability through multiple moves. Professionals commonly use van pad moving blankets inside moving vans and dry van trailers. This is due to the increased durability that allows this level of moving blanket to be used for multiple moves.
Van pads are a good medium between our warehouse blankets and furniture pads in terms of protection and price. Van pads are also made with colorfast materials which helps the color stay true from batch to batch. This style of moving blanket weighs approximately 78 to 87 lbs per dozen which is often considered our competitor’s heaviest-duty moving blanket.
If you are looking for a moving blanket that offers extra protection for sensitive surfaces or added durability to last longer this moving blanket can be ideal for professionals or individuals who move often. If you have any questions our experts are happy to help answer any questions you may have and can be reached at 800-444-0956.
Furniture Pad Moving Blankets
Furniture Pads are our heaviest-moving blanket and are used to protect sensitive surfaces from becoming scratched. Furniture pads can protect sensitive surfaces on wooden furniture, cabinetry, glass surfaces, appliances, televisions, and more. One of the biggest differences between this moving blanket and our other moving blankets is the weight per blanket.
Furniture pads weigh approximately 83 to 93 lbs per dozen and are made from the most layers of fabric out of any of our moving blankets. Not only do they offer some of the greatest scratch protection in the moving industry, but they are also some of the longest-lasting due to the double stitching and layers of fabric.
Professionals who frequently purchase our furniture pads include furniture makers, piano makers, food distributors, movers, truckers, and individuals who move often or need additional surface protection. These blankets are extremely durable and are specifically designed with extra durability to last.
Whether you are in the process of moving, placing items in long-term storage, or protecting freshly built furniture so that it arrives to the customer free of damage this moving blanket is an excellent choice.
If you have any questions, need a quote, or are interested in our large quantity discount pricing you can reach us best by calling us at 800-444-0956 or by using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email. We look forward to helping you find the ideal moving blanket for your next moving application need.
Shop Our Popular Moving Blankets
Hand Truck Moving Blanket Covers
Hand Truck Covers are made from the same great materials as our traditional moving blankets. What sets this product apart is the hand truck cover made to slip over hand truck carts to protect surfaces from being scratched while loading or unloading during a move.
Made from padded quilted fabric and sewn with lock stitching for slip resistance. The easy slip-over design fits more standard-size hand trucks and can easily attach using hook and look straps. This product measures 48 inches in height by 16 inches wide and makes for a great additional protection layer when transporting furniture or appliances.
Moving Blanket Door Jamb Protector Pads
Door Jamb Protector Pad is also made from the same materials as our moving blankets but is made to latch onto the frames of doors to protect furniture from becoming scratched or scratching the door frame itself during a move.
This product is 6 feet long and 2 feet wide and wraps around the interior or exterior door jamb. Door jamb protectors are sold in a Blue or Black material and work great for first-time movers and professionals. If you have any questions or need a quote call us at 800-444-0956 today.
Light Duty Moving Blankets vs Heavy Duty Moving Blankets
First-time movers and professionals often ask if they need heavy-duty moving blankets to protect sensitive surfaces. While this answer may vary to a certain degree depending on the type of surfaces you are protecting and how often you plan to move our answer is heavier moving blankets are the better option.
From our personal experience furniture has become very expensive to purchase for both new or used second hand. It’s normally cheaper to buy a heavy-duty moving blanket than to pay someone to repair the damaged furniture or even replace it. There is a reason that professionals often call moving blankets a cheaper insurance as it can greatly help protect sensitive surfaces from scratches and prevent costly insurance claims and upset customers.
Moving can be extremely stressful and overwhelming and arriving at the next location free of damage can make it a successful move. There is nothing worse during a move than purchasing expensive furniture only to find out it has become damaged during the move. You can avoid this situation by buying heavy-duty moving blankets before the day of your big move.
If you have any questions our team is here to help provide you with further information, suggestions, pricing, or a quote to your doorstep. You can reach us best by calling us at 800-444-0956 or using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email. We look forward to helping you find the ideal solution for your next move.