How do I get my grand piano in my apartment?

A dolly can be used to help get a grand piano into a ground floor apartment that only has a few steps in front of the door. This can be done with tipping and lifting techniques. With consecutive steps or multiple flights of stairs, however, you and your moving helpers will need to carry the piano.

How do you get a grand piano up stairs?

The items required to move a piano up stairs or down are the same, and include:

1. Moving blanket(s)
2. Packing or duct tape.
3. Moving straps.
4. Dolly.
5. Plywood planks (enough to span the entire length of the staircase)
6. Heavy duty gloves (one set per mover)

Can you fit a grand piano in an apartment?

Yes! You can have a piano in an apartment! As long as you follow the rules of your apartment building, have the space for a piano, and are considerate of your neighbors, you can enjoy having a piano in your apartment or condo.

Will a grand piano fit in an elevator?

It probably won’t be the full height of the elevator space. The door never opens up to the width of the inside wall, so seven feet of width doesn’t help because it would have to go in on an angle. Too bad it’s not a piano accordion.

How do you move a grand piano into a condo?

THE PROCESS

1. Clear the path, remove obstructions and any unattached carpet or rugs.
2. Remove decorations if any.
3. Lock the piano lid down and place padding over the lid.
4. Wrap the piano with cloth or plastic wrap and secure with tape.
5. Lift piano on the dolly.
6. Strap the piano to the dolly with dolly straps.

How do you soundproof a piano in an apartment?

Soundproof Hacks Throw a rug big enough to put under your piano to help capture more sound in the room. Draft stoppers can help prevent sound from escaping. Window inserts also significantly reduce window noise. They are affordable and provide excellent thermal insulation, which saves you more money on utility bills.

Can you move a baby grand piano up stairs?

The size and weight of a baby grand piano make it awkward, at best, to move around a corner in the staircase. Doorways. Any doorways can present challenges, but narrow doorways and doorways with sills can create problems for the piano movers.

How are grand pianos moved?

To move a grand piano, movers first remove its lid and pedal lyre. Next, they remove the leg at the straight side and then gently lower the piano to the ground, straight side down. After that, they load the piano onto a large furniture dolly.

Can you move a piano in an elevator?

Moving a piano is very difficult. Before you try to do it yourself, you might want to consider hiring professional movers to do the job. This is particularly true if you need to move the piano down a flight of stairs, into an elevator, or have tight spaces to navigate.

How do you dampen a grand piano?

There are a number of things you can do to lessen the volume of your piano!

1. Closing the Lid.
2. Getting a Rug.
3. A String Cover.
4. Ask Your Piano Tuner.
5. Mute Rails on Upright Pianos.
6. Mute Rails on Grand Pianos.
7. Placing an Upright Piano Near a Wall.
8. Silent Systems.