Knowing which replacement glides are right for furniture

Finding the right replacement glides is important, as the wrong decision could render the furniture unusable. Glides are important not only for the moving of furniture, but also how they stand and interact with the flooring. For example, a heavy bookcase on carpet will eventually leave deep grooves in the floor if not correctly protected. Chairs and other items that often move around can even tear carpeting and cause extensive damage. The glide offers a rounder surface that helps the heavy item to glide more easily, and also distributes the weight so that it does not leave unsightly or damaging marks on the floor beneath it.

How to choose the right material for the replacement glides

The best way of selecting the right replacement glides is to analyze the type of floor it will be used on or moved across. In places with hardwood or fragile flooring, felt glides can give a softer, less abrasive surface. These can be combined with nylon to give better durability without exposing the floor to potentially damaging materials. These glides wear fairly quickly, and need to be replaced as soon as any damage is observed. For industrial uses, metal is a better choice of material, although it can cause scratching on flooring once the initial smoothness of the glide is compromised.