Protecting Your Floors with Castor Cups and Felt for Castor-Style Legs

It is important to know that not all solutions are equally effective in protecting your floors from the weight and movement of furniture with castor style legs. Although self-adhesive felt pads are suitable for many types of furniture, they may not be adequate for items that have castor wheels already integrated into the base, such as pianos, pool tables, and large cabinets. This is where castor cups with felt come in—providing the much needed combination of strength, protection and stability for your flooring.

What are Castor Cups with Felt?

Castor cups are small, hard discs to support the wheels of the furniture to avoid rolling or causing damage to the floor. When these cups are padded with felt, it gives an extra layer of protection that reduces the chances of getting scratches, dents or wear on the surface.

What Kind of Furniture Can Be Used with Castor Cups with Felt?

Castor cups can be used for many different kinds of furniture, but they are especially helpful for:

Pianos – As very heavy items with rolling castor feet, pianos need special protection to prevent pressure points from damaging hardwood floors or carpets.

Pool Tables – Another very heavy item with rolling legs that can cut into the floor, castor cups with felt help to distribute the weight and prevent indentations in the floor.

Grandfather Clocks – It is a delicate but heavy timepiece that needs to stand still to avoid being tipped over and possibly damaging the clock and the floor.

Large Cabinets and Wardrobes with Castor Feet – Heavy wooden cabinets with four castors moving on the floor also put a lot of pressure on the floor, where castor cups with felt come in handy.

Sofas and Armchairs with Wheels – There are some high end furniture pieces that have rolling feet that can cause scratches on the floor when it is moved often.

Castor cups with felt are sometimes the only option why?

In some cases, particularly with very heavy furniture with castor feet, the conventional self-adhesive felt pads are inadequate because they do not stick well to the rounded or moving frame. Here’s why castor cups with felt are the best—and sometimes the only—solution:

Weight Distribution – Rather than putting all the weight on small castor wheels, the cups distribute the load to a wider area to prevent pressure points and floor damage.

Prevention of Rolling – Castor feet are quite mobile and can lead to the piece being accidently moved from one place to another. Castor cups are used to retain them in the desired position and prevent them from rolling or moving unnecessarily.

Superior Floor Protection – The felt lining works as a buffer, which-decreases the impact and friction especially when you are dealing with sensitive surfaces such as a polished timber, laminate or tile.

Long Lasting Durability – Adhesive felt pads are likely to wear off with time whereas castor cups are made to last longer thus making them a cost efficient investment.