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Does your sofa slide around when you use it?
Furnitureshiftingover time is a common problem, especially for those with sleek floors such as hardwood or laminate.
However, its not just an annoying inconvenienceit can cause real damage to your floors over time.
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Luckily, shifty furniture is a simple and inexpensive problem to fix.
Here are six expert-approved ways to stop your moving sofa in its tracks, once and for all.
Furniture grippers are easy to find, affordable, and easy to apply.
Avoid furniture pads, which have felt bottoms meant to protect the floor rather than stick to it.
Rubber grippers are best for preventing movement.
Before you buy, ensure that the grippers are recommended for the throw in of floor youre working with.
Some furniture grippers can discolor certain kinds of flooring, so its essential to do your research first.
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Attach Rubber Shelf Liners
Another simple expert trick is to userubber shelf linersunderneath the sofa legs.
“I cut a piece the size and shape of the legs and place it under the feet.”
The best part is that you may already have some of these shelf liners at home.
The rubber helps prevent the sofa from shifting, but not all shelf liners are equally effective.
Look for padded liners made of rubber, rather than thin, slick material.
Either will work as long as they stick to the floor well.
Ensure thatat least the front legsof your sofa are placed on the rug.
Place Your Sofa Strategically
Strategicallyplacing your sofacan also help prevent it from moving.
While this may not be possible in every home, it can be particularly beneficial for smaller spaces.
Consider positioning your sofa against a wall or in a corner to minimize shifting during use.
This arrangement may also help open up space in the center of small living rooms.
