9 cm furniture foot glide

9 cm furniture foot glide

Product Description

The 9 cm furniture foot glide is a protective accessory. It is designed to be attached to the bottom of furniture legs, allowing heavy items like sofas, chairs, tables, and cabinets to be moved easily across floors without causing scratches, scuffs, or noise.

This glide creates a smooth, low-friction barrier between the furniture leg and the floor surface.

Whether rearranging your living room or protecting a newly installed hardwood floor, the 9 cm furniture foot glide is an ideal solution.

9 cm furniture foot glide

What Are the Different Types of 9 cm Furniture Foot Glides?

A common question concerns the different styles available.

Self-Adhesive Teflon or Felt Glides:
These feature a strong adhesive backing that sticks directly to the bottom of furniture legs. They are incredibly easy to install and are ideal for furniture with flat, smooth leg bottoms. Constructed from durable materials like Teflon or felt, these glides offer excellent floor protection and are suitable for hard floors such as wood, laminate, and tile.

Push-In or Gripneck Glides:
Also known as mushroom glides due to their shape, these feature a stem that pushes into a pre-drilled hole in the bottom of the furniture leg. This provides a very secure, permanent attachment that will not shift or fall off during use. They are commonly used on tubular metal furniture legs or chairs with pre-drilled inserts. Some models feature a polyamide base with a galvanised steel stem, inserted into legs to enable smooth movement.

Roller or Ultra-Sliding Glides:
For the ultimate in effortless movement, some furniture glides incorporate a specialized sliding surface. Some glides are made of HDPE and rubber and are specifically designed for moving heavy furniture on carpeted surfaces.

What Materials Are Used in 9 cm Furniture Foot Glides?

The glide is manufactured from various high-performance materials.

Teflon (PTFE):
This offers a very low coefficient of friction, meaning furniture glides incredibly smoothly. It is self-lubricating, hard, and wear-resistant. It is ideal for hard floors such as laminate, hardwood, and tile.

9 cm furniture foot glide

Felt:
This is a soft material that is gentle on hard floors but is generally not recommended for carpets.

Plastic (HDPE, Nylon):
This provides a durable, hard-wearing surface that slides easily on carpets and rugs. Some glides are made of HDPE and rubber, designed specifically for moving heavy furniture on carpeted surfaces.

How Do You Install a 9 cm Furniture Foot Glide?

Installation varies depending on the type you choose.

For self-adhesive glides, start by cleaning the bottom of the furniture leg thoroughly to remove dust, dirt, and grease. This ensures maximum adhesion. Peel the protective backing off the glide and press it firmly onto the bottom of the leg. For best results, hold pressure for 30 to 60 seconds and wait several hours before moving the furniture to allow the bond to fully cure.

For push-in or gripneck glides, drill a hole into the bottom of the furniture leg of the specified diameter. Align the stem of the glide with the hole and tap it firmly into place using a rubber mallet until it is fully seated.

Where Should You Use a 9 cm Furniture Foot Glide?

The versatility of this glide makes it suitable for numerous applications.

In living rooms, it is perfect for protecting floors under sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, and TV stands. This allows you to rearrange your space without heavy lifting or floor damage.

In bedrooms, place glides under bed frames, nightstands, and dressers to make vacuuming underneath them much easier.

In kitchens and dining rooms, use glides under heavy appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. Also use them under dining tables and chairs to protect tile or laminate flooring.

For office furniture, glides on desks and filing cabinets prevent scratches and allow for easy repositioning.

9 cm furniture foot glide

What Floor Types Are Compatible with 9 cm Furniture Foot Glides?

Compatibility depends on the material of the glide.

9 cm furniture foot glide  available in Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Nyandarua,

Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Turkana, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin, Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo,

Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Nairobi.

In Nairobi you can find them at: Westlands, Dagoretti,  Lang’ata, Starehe, Kamukunji, Embakasi, and Kasarani, Kibera, Mathare,

Eastleigh, Karen, Lavington, Westlands, Parklands, Runda, South C, South, Ngong Road

In Mombasa you can find us at : Nyali, Mwembe Tayari, Majengo, Likoni ,Bamburi, Miritini