Office Furniture Disassembly

What are the steps and precautions for disassembling and assembling office furniture?

When we move an office or a company, a lot of the original office furniture has not yet reached the scrapping stage and can still be used. In order to save costs, it is natural to move the old office furniture that can still be used to the new office. The transportation shouldn't be a problem, the key point is the disassembly and assembly of office furniture.

Joy Moving here summarizes some precautions for disassembly and assembly of office furniture for your reference.


1. Remove the small items inside the office furniture
Some small items inside the office furniture should be emptied and packed in advance.

2. Observe and check whether the office furniture can be disassembled
Some office furniture looks intact on the outside, but some internal components may have been deformed after long-term use. If it is forcibly disassembled, subsequent installation will also become a problem. It may even cause direct damage to the items during disassembly, which is not worth the loss. Therefore, when choosing to disassemble, be sure to check whether these items can still be disassembled and whether they can continue to be used.

3. Make a mark before disassembly.
Before disassembly, mark the connection methods of each component of the office furniture. It is best to take pictures in order to install more efficiently and quickly, to assist in checking when you forget how to install items.

4. Pay attention to protecting furniture surfaces and floors/carpets When disassembling and assembling furniture, there should be no metal parts left on the board to prevent damage to the surface of the furniture. Pay attention to the forward and reverse directions when tightening screws.
When disassembling, it is best to remove the movable panels in the cabinet first. If it needs to be laid flat for disassembly, special attention should be paid to protecting the wooden floor/carpets to avoid scratches and cuts.

5. Storage of small accessories
There are many small accessories on office furniture. When disassembling, be sure to collect and pack the small accessories to avoid missing things during installation, which will affect the installation.

6. Cannot be forcibly disassembled
All panel furniture is completed by screws and pins. Therefore, when disassembling, the screws must be removed, while the pins can be removed as needed. Do not use brute force when disassembling. In many cases, because of the use of brute force, forcible disassembly may cause damage to the office furniture and the loss outweighs the gain.


1. Install and restore according to the marks and photos before disassembly. The furniture structure is generally not very complicated.

2. Accessory installation. There are many kinds of accessories used in furniture disassembly and assembly, of different sizes. Sometimes some accessories may be overlooked. Be careful when installing them. All accessories are necessary.
As long as you follow the above office furniture disassembly and assembly steps, there should be no problem. Of course, it is recommended to ask a professional moving company for help. Joy Moving can provide office furniture disassembly and assembly services. Please feel free to contact us if you need it!