Furniture Disassembly: When to Take It Apart and When to Leave It

The Size Dilemma

We have all been there: a beautiful, oversized sectional that looks perfect in your living room but becomes a nightmare the moment you try to move it out. Disassembly is often the only way to get bulky items through tight apartment doorways or around tricky turns in a stairwell. Knowing when to take a piece apart and when to leave it as is can be the difference between an easy move and a damaged piece of furniture.

What Should Always Be Disassembled

If a bed frame is bolted together, take it apart. Bed frames are notorious for being bulky and unstable when moved as a single unit. The same goes for large dining tables; removing the legs takes seconds and makes the piece infinitely easier to navigate. Any furniture that is fastened with screws or cams should be broken down to protect the integrity of the frame joints.

Keeping Track of Hardware

The biggest risk in disassembly is losing the hardware. Use a Ziploc bag for every single piece of furniture, and tape the bag securely to the main frame of the item. Do not put all the screws in one giant bucket. If you have multiple pieces, label each bag with a permanent marker, e.g., 'Master Bed Frame Bolts'. This will make reassembly twice as fast.

When to Call in the Experts

If a piece of furniture is complex, made of fragile materials like glass or marble, or involves delicate electronics, don't risk it. Our furniture assembly professionals have the tools and experience to disassemble and reassemble complex items, ensuring they retain their structural stability. If you aren't 100% confident in your ability to put it back together, it is better to let a pro handle it.

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