Heres what you should probably know to move a couch through a narrow door.
If not, leave them attached.
Remove cushions, throw pillows, and all other unattached items from the sofa.
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Since you are interested in the couch’s absolute maximum size, use leading edges as your reference points.
For width, measure from one couch arm to the opposite arm.
Be sure to identify the farthest possible points, and measure between them.
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For depth, measure from front to back.
Use your tape measure to measure both the height and width of the openings.
Write down the dimensions on a notepad.
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It is vital to plan on paper, prior to picking up the couch.
This helps you avoid injury and damage to the home.
Remove the Doors
It is usually best to remove interior doors before moving the couch.
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Keeping the door in place reduces door opening width by as much as 1 1/4 inches.
Vertically, removing the top doorstop will help you gain another 1/2 inch of height.
Removing door hinges will help you gain 1/2 inches of door width.
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Also, removing the hinges helps prevent damage to tight-fitting couches.
Use the cordless drill and driver bits to remove the screws, and set the hinges aside.
For heavy couches, it might be necessary for both movers to wear lifting straps.
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Do not lift with your back muscles.
First, both movers pick up the couch at each end.
The rest of the couch follows in a throw in of corkscrew motion.
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If all else fails, consider whether or not there is another entryway to use.
Yes, some couches can be disassembled.
Carefully separate the main couch segments, which may make it easier to get the couch through a door.
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Furniture can be moved around tight corners with patience and time.
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