How to Prevent Laminated Furniture From Sliding

Laminate, a common finish used on furniture, is notoriously slippery, which can be both annoying and a safety hazard. A laminated bookcase, coffee table or other piece of furniture that slips and slides across the floor can increase the chances of it falling over, or the items on the furniture toppling and breaking. Several products and easy DIY techniques can prevent your laminate furniture from slipping.

Furniture grips (optional)
Rug or mat (optional)
Super glue (optional)
Rubber cabinet liner (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  
  Remove all items from the furniture before starting.
  
  Remove all of the items, including books, knicknacks and photos, from the furniture and place them in a safe location. Move the laminated piece of furniture out of the way. Depending on the size of the piece, you may need two people.
- 2
  
  Use furniture grips under legs for a quick fix.
  
  Place furniture grips, available at a variety of retailers, on the floor, approximately where the corners or legs of the furniture will rest. For legged furniture, use grips that are slightly raised around the edges, as this will prevent the furniture from slipping off. Pieces that rest directly on the floor tend to work best with flat-topped grips. In this instance, some of the grip should stick out from the edge of the furniture. To minimize the visibility of the grip, try to choose a product in a color that matches either your floors or the furniture so it blends in.
- 3
  Lay an area rug or mat in the location you plan to place the furniture if you do not want to use furniture grips. Make sure the rug or mat has a no-slip backing. If it does not, you can purchase one to place underneath the rug to prevent both it and the laminate furniture from slipping. This option typically works best in rooms other than kitchens, laundry rooms or bathrooms. If using a rug or mat in these areas, make sure it's machine washable; rugs or mats that cannot get wet should not be used in these areas of the home.
- 4
  
  Glue and rubber liners can provide a permanent fix.
  
  Place the laminated furniture on its side and use super glue to place rubber drawer liners to the bottom. Let the glue dry and trim off any excess liner from around the edges of the piece or the legs so it will not show when the furniture is upright. This is typically the cheapest option, and can permanently fix the problem.
- 5
  Move the piece back in place once you have implemented the best solution for your laminated furniture.

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