The Best Floor Protectors

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Adam Barker
Published on
May 16th, 2019

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Adam has a passion for cleaning from his youth growing up in England, and he has carried it with him to the US. Adam’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the Advanced System Cleaning specialist (For HVAC cleaning / ductwork), through NADCA (this is the highest certification that NADCA has), as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Adam has either advised, consulted, or done research with dozens of cleaning and cleaning related business entities. Adam holds an undergraduate degree from Oxford, a Master’s degree from Oxford, and a Master’s degree from Harvard Business School.

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Hardwood floors are an investment, no matter if you have them in your home or place of business. Chairs, couches, tables, and other furniture can cause some damage to them quickly if you don’t have the right floor protectors. These are inexpensive items that go a long way in helping you prevent scratches so that you always have a shiny floor to enjoy.

Many floor protectors are designed specifically for large or small items. You need to take inventory of the sizes of legs you have with your furniture so that you make the right purchase. Otherwise, you could get frustrated if they don’t fit properly or come off when the furniture gets moved across the floor. Read on for the results of our search for the best floor protectors.

Testing Categories

Floor protectors are easy to test on multiple applications. For the purposes of our evaluations, we looked closely at three main categories. These are listed below to help you get an understanding of how we came to our conclusions.

Versatility – Many of the best floor protectors come in large packs with various shapes and sizes. The versatility is important to look at when making your selection so that you’ll always have the one you need.

Durability – You don’t want to put on a floor protector that comes off right away or doesn’t actually work as advertised. Floor protectors aren’t meant to last forever, but they should be relied upon for an extended amount of time.

Effectiveness – You shouldn’t hear or feel any part of the furniture legs touching the floor when you have a floor protector on. You also should be able to move your furniture around with ease, so this is a category we placed a lot of emphasis on.

Top Pick

X-PROTECTOR
Premium TWO COLORS Pack
Furniture Pads

No matter what type of furniture you have on your hardwood floors, these floor protectors will do their job. They are strong and durable and will last a long time before a replacement is needed.

Price Check

Most notable upside: With 133 pieces included in this X-Protector pack, you easily have enough pads to protect your floor surface from scratching. This product earned our Top Pick because of the different sizes, shapes, and even the two different colors offered. They are easy to use and are effective right from the start.

Biggest downsides: As with most floor protectors, the more you move them around, the quicker you’ll have to replace them. You’ll likely need to keep some extras handy for your dining room table chairs and other pieces of furniture you slide around often.

Honorable Mention

SoftTouch 4291995N
Furniture Caster
Cups Square

These SoftTouch Furniture Caster Cups are versatile and attractive and can be used for many different pieces of furniture. They are perfect for large furniture and furniture on casters.

Price Check

Most notable upside: We’ve given these SoftTouch Caster Cups our Honorable Mention selection because they solve a specific need. For large furniture, smaller floor protectors won’t work. These are perfect for those larger pieces of furniture, even when you need to move them around often.

Biggest downsides: Sometimes these floor protectors will slip out when moving certain types of furniture, so you have to be careful with how much force you apply. They are designed to move with the furniture, but it can be tricky, and it takes some practice to use them effectively.

Green Pick

SoftTouch 4719095N
Self-Stick Round
Felt Pads

These round felt pads are the perfect size for chairs, tables, and other furniture of a similar size. They are easy to stick on and last a long time, even when slid across the floor frequently.

Price Check

Most notable upside: These SoftTouch Self-Stick Round Felt Pads are simple and effective for use on various pieces of furniture. They earned our selection to Also Consider because the pack comes in only one size, so you’ll need to buy others for larger furniture. The adhesive is very strong and can last for a while, even on heavily used chairs.

Biggest downsides: Sometimes if the legs of your furniture are much wider than these 1” floor protectors, they can fall off or get damaged. They are limited in that way, so you need to consider exactly what you need floor protectors for before investing in them

All Our Picks

Tips for Effective Floor Protectors

The most effective floor protectors are the ones you can attach to the bottom of your furniture legs and forget they are there. Chairs, tables, and other furniture often have to be moved frequently, and having floor protectors attached to them make it much easier on your floors. The best ones will last several months with continuous use before having to be replaced.

A Note About Safety and Storage

Be sure to wipe off any dirt or dust from the surface before adhering the floor protector to the legs of your furniture. This will give the product a clean surface to stick to and will reduce the chances of it falling off prematurely. For any floor protectors you won’t be using right away, keep them stored in a dry and cool area to ensure the adhesive remains strong when you are ready to use them.

The Best Floor Protectors

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Adam Barker

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

X-PROTECTOR
Premium TWO COLORS Pack
Furniture Pads

SoftTouch 4291995N
Furniture Caster
Cups Square

SoftTouch 4719095N
Self-Stick Round
Felt Pads

All Our Picks

X-PROTECTOR
Premium TWO COLORS Pack
Furniture Pads

SoftTouch 4291995N
Furniture Caster
Cups Square

SoftTouch 4719095N
Self-Stick Round
Felt Pads

Tips for Effective Floor Protectors

A Note About Safety and Storage

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The Best Floor Protectors

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Adam Barker

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

X-PROTECTORPremium TWO COLORS PackFurniture Pads

SoftTouch 4291995N Furniture CasterCups Square

SoftTouch 4719095NSelf-Stick RoundFelt Pads

All Our Picks

X-PROTECTORPremium TWO COLORS PackFurniture Pads

SoftTouch 4291995N Furniture CasterCups Square

SoftTouch 4719095NSelf-Stick RoundFelt Pads

Tips for Effective Floor Protectors

A Note About Safety and Storage

Quick Links

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

X-PROTECTOR
Premium TWO COLORS Pack
Furniture Pads

SoftTouch 4291995N
Furniture Caster
Cups Square

SoftTouch 4719095N
Self-Stick Round
Felt Pads

X-PROTECTOR
Premium TWO COLORS Pack
Furniture Pads

SoftTouch 4291995N
Furniture Caster
Cups Square

SoftTouch 4719095N
Self-Stick Round
Felt Pads