How and When To Remove Bumper Guards from a Coffee Table
Bumper guards are commonly used to protect furniture from bumps, scratches, and dents caused by everyday activity. In some cases, it may be necessary to take these bumper guards off for maintenance and cleaning of the piece of furniture or if you simply want to change up the look. Here’s a quick guide on how and when to remove bumper guards from a coffee table:
Instructions
- Ensure that the bumper guards are made of a material that can be peeled off or removed through a specific type of removal method.
- Read any instructions that have been provided alongside the bumper guards when you first purchased them. Some may have specific removal methods.
- If the bumper guards have simply been stuck onto the coffee table, run a blow dryer over them until they soften up and peel away.
- Gently lift any stuck residue off the furniture surface using a damp cloth or scraper.
- If the bumper guards have nails fix them to the table, use a flathead screwdriver to remove the nails and gently peel the guards off the table surface.
When To Remove Bumper Guards
- If they are no longer necessary: Children may grow out of needing the bumper guards, there may be less risk of damage to the furniture due to changes in lifestyle, or you may have decided you no longer need them.
- During maintenance: If you are doing a deep clean of the furniture or making repairs, you may need to take the bumper guards off.
- For style changes: If you want to change the way your furniture looks and the bumper guards are preventing you from achieving that style, you will need to remove them.
Removing bumper guards from coffee tables can be a straightforward process if you know the right technique to use. Be sure to take note of the instructions provided with your furniture and follow the steps outlined in this guide to ensure successful removal.
