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Rubber Feet for Furniture: Everything You Need to Know for Good Floor Protection
What Do We Mean by Rubber Feet for Furniture?
Rubber feet for furniture is a term used generally to refer to any kind of rubber base that attaches to objects. This could be appliances, equipment, furniture or other household items. The key point is that these kind of rubber feet play an important role in floor protection. As the rubber feet stand as the point of contact between the object and the floor.
They are most useful for furniture that is set on hard floors, like laminate, parquet, wooden and stone. Some hard floors are prone to marking and their smooth surface causing objects to slip. Noise of furniture moving around or dragging can be a secondary concern.
Rubber feet for furniture address these issues and come in many different types. These suit different applications and provide important floor protection benefits.
In this blog, we'll take a look at the different rubber feet products that are available for furniture. We'll consider their key advantages and cover how to fit them. Finally, we'll answer some common questions. By the end, you'll know which type of rubber feet you need and where to get them.
Wooden
Floors
Parquet
Floors
Rubber Feet Pads
Adhesive rubber feet pads provide one common example of floor protection. They are often used as stick on rubber furniture feet for desks, chairs and stools. Covering the bottom of the furniture legs in rubber is a great way to stop damage to parquet and wooden floors.
What Are Rubber Feet for Furniture Also Known As?
There are many products that fit under the umbrella of the term "rubber feet for furniture". It's an ambiguous term as both "rubber feet" and "furniture" can mean different things. People often use rubber bumpers and rubber furniture pads to refer to the same product. Rubber stoppers and chair foot rubber are two more popular terms. The key point is that they're all used to describe a similar type of furniture base solution.
Feet for furniture will most often mean bases for chairs, but this could also be desks, tables or other objects. So remember that there are many types of rubber furniture feet available. They're all designed to fit specific furniture types and used for slightly different applications. The hardest part is knowing that all of these variations exist and what they're called! Learning some of these common terms will help you to select the right solution for your needs.
Common Alternate Names
| Rubber bumpers |
|---|
| Rubber furniture pads |
| Rubber feet for chairs |
| Rubber feet for garden furniture |
| Bumper stoppers |
| Chair foot rubber |
| Rubber chair leg caps |
| Rubber buffers |
| Non slip furniture feet |
| Rubber push in feet |
How to Attach Rubber Feet for Furniture
The great news here is that attaching rubber feet to furniture is a simple process. They can usually be fit quickly and many styles do not need the use of tools. The install method will vary with the style of rubber feet that you are using, but let's look at the three most common. These are press to fit, push to fit and screw / tap to fit solutions.
Any kind of self-adhesive rubber pads will use a simple peel and press to fit application. Peel away the cover on the adhesive and press them into place on the bottom of the furniture leg. Just make sure the pad covers the whole area of the furniture that touches the floor.
Glide style feet products will often use screws or nails to fasten the foot to the furniture's leg. This provides a more secure fit, but will need a screwdriver or a hammer to install.
Finally, push in solutions simply slot into place. They're sized to provide a snug fit without the need for adhesives or screws. These offer a great all round solution that is easy and fast to install, but may not be suitable for heavy duty uses.
Push To Fit
Tap To Fit
Different Types of Rubber Feet for Furniture
Let's take a look at some common different types of rubber feet for furniture that are popular in the UK market. Each variation is suited to different furniture and applications.
Self Adhesive
Rubber Pads
Self-adhesive rubber pads are a simple peel and push to fit solution. With an adhesive backing, this rubber pad will stick to the bottom of a furniture leg. The pad sits between the floor and the furniture, preventing scratching. It also helps to add traction on shiny hard surfaces like tiles. This type of rubber footing is ideal for lighter furniture like stools and chairs. They're easy to replace, and a convenient, low-cost option.
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Rubber
Bumper Feet
Rubber bumper feet are a very similar solution. They are thicker than pads and put more rubber between the furniture and the floor surface. This provides more durability and allows them to support heavier objects. They are ideal for bulkier furniture such as sofas and cabinets. Bumper feet will generally last longer than rubber pads due to their increased thickness and wear resistance.
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Screw In / Nail In
Rubber Feet
You can think of screw-in and nail-in rubber feet as bumper feet with a more permanent attachment. Fixing the feet in place with a nail or screw creates a longer-lasting foot with more durability. This makes them suitable for supporting heavier furniture items like tables and cabinets. Because they’re securely fastened, these feet won’t shift over time. An issue likely to eventually occur with adhesive backed products.
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Rubber Push In Feet /
Grommet Feet
Rubber push in feet or grommet feet, are built from solid PVC rubber. This gives a good level of strength and durability. Their easy push to fit application makes them a popular solution. Simply push them into the bottom of chair legs to provide a sturdy, non-marking base. They're also great for use on the bottom of some small appliances. Perfect for quick installations where no tools are required.
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Rubber
Ferrules
Rubber ferrules are another common base solution for chair and table legs. They are slip on covers shaped to fit over furniture legs and protect from wear and tear. They're great for chairs that get dragged a lot. They can easily be swapped and replaced once the tread on the ferrule has worn away.
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Threaded Adjustable
Rubber Feet
Threaded adjustable rubber feet provide a base for heavy furniture like wardrobes. They use commercial grade rubber and steel threading to offer a reliable, durable solution. They are usually weight rated to help you select the right foot. A thick rubber base provides anti slip and vibration reducing properties.
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Common Applications for Furniture Rubber Feet
Rubber feet offer a versatile solution, useful across homes, offices and outdoor spaces. In the UK, they are widely used across a range of furniture types to protect floors and improve stability. Chairs, tables and sofas are three of the most frequent applications. Applying rubber feet to these will help to prevent scratches and scuffs. This is particularly important on delicate hard floor surfaces around the home. Another popular use case is installing them on garden furniture. It is important to protect decking areas from scratching caused by moving heavy patio tables and chairs.
In office environments, rubber furniture feet are often installed to desk and cabinet legs. The rubber on the feet protect the floors from everyday wear and tear. They are low cost and durable, providing a great value commercial solution.
Large furniture pieces can also benefit from rubber furniture feet. Heavy objects like wardrobes, beds, sofas and drawers can be safely supported even on hard floors. Rubber feet add stability and prevent damage to floors.
Rubber Feet for Chairs
Rubber Feet for Tables
Rubber Feet for Sofas
Rubber Feet for Desks
Rubber Feet for Outdoor Furniture
Rubber Feet for Cabinets
Rubber Feet for Wardrobes
Rubber Feet for Beds
Rubber Feet for Drawers
Other Types of Replacement Furniture Feet
In addition to rubber furniture feet it's important to be aware of other types of replacement feet that are available. These offer varying levels of protection and functionality. They also have different price points to rubber solutions.
Plastic Feet For Furniture
One of the most common alternatives are plastic feet for furniture. Though not as durable as rubber, they offer a lower cost alternative to rubber. They may still be suitable for your application, and still provide adequate protection for many scenarios. There are a huge range of plastic products, from ferrules and sofa feet, to plastic angled chair feet.
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Felt Pads & PTFE Glides
In the "stick on" glide and pad category there are felt and PTFE solutions. Felt pads are low cost and great for protecting hardwood floors from getting scratched. Teflon glides reduce the friction on surfaces, offering anti marking properties. Great for when you want to push and move chairs around on hard floors without damage. Teflon glides installed to the bottom of furniture legs will allow the chair to glide smoothly over the floor without scratching it.
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Threaded Adjustable Feet
We noted earlier how threaded adjustable rubber feet are often a great choice for heavy furniture. There are many other styles of threaded adjustable feet available. These can have plastic bases too. Though you lose the anti-floor marking and some durability, they're lower cost. Full metal adjustable feet are available too, where both the thread and base are metallic. These offer the highest weight rating and durability, but won't be suitable for soft, hard floors. They're many options available with adjustable feet. We've found that heavy threaded adjustable feet perform well in commercial settings and industrial setups.
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Chair Leg Tube
Inserts
Chair leg tube inserts offer another popular solution for replacement furniture feet. They are plastic moulded and often circular, square or rectangle shaped. This helps them fit the shape of common hollow chair and table legs. To fit, simply push the insert into the furniture leg. They have a ribbed length that will hold the insert in place. Once pushed in to fit, the tube insert will act as a furniture foot.
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Feet Chair and Furniture Castor Wheels
Finally, chair and furniture castor wheels can be a great solution. Especially for office chairs that need to move around constantly. There are many styles available, built to different sizes, from varying materials. Soft wheel castors have a rubber wheel and are suitable for hard floor surfaces. They offer similar properties to other types of replacement rubber feet. Noise and vibration reduction, anti-marking and good durability. Plastic versions are also available, as are some specialist castors, like conductive castors. These have been built to prevent the build-up of static charge during movement. Great for areas containing sensitive electronic devices.
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Common Questions
Yes, we supply a wide range of replacement rubber feet for furniture. Many of these product ranges are suitable for both home and commercial use. We offer discounts to business customers who bulk buy rubber feet. If you are a business using rubber feet for furniture regularly, then bulk purchasing is a great way to save money.
We have customers that need frequent shipments of rubber feet for a large number or tables, chairs and desks. They are often furniture manufacturers, office furniture suppliers or restaurants. For these industries, bulk buying and setting up repeat orders has helped them make cost savings.
In addition to bulk discounts, we offer Vital Parts Business Accounts. Opening a Vital Parts Business Account not only saves you time, but also gives access to a dedicated account manager.
Our team can then process orders and source products for you. Saving you time, while matching your orders to your exact requirements. This is handy when custom sizes, weight ratings or specific types of furniture feet are needed.
Account holders can also unlock trade pricing discounts, in addition to bulk savings. This gives access to industry leading competitive pricing.
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