Mercedes Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I recently had my carpet removed and refinished the hardwood floors. They look wonderful however I now have hardwood in my sewing room with my sit down machine. I noticed the wheels on my sewing chair are this hard plastic which will scratch the floor if I use it. I really didn't want to put a runner down where I use my sewing chair cause I move it all over the room when I'm sewing. I'm wondering if any of you have solved this problem and if so, how? I looked at buying a new chair however they all come with this hard plastic wheels that simply won't work. Any insights would be appreciated cause I have a quilt top I need to finish. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I went to our local office supply store and bought some new roller they are made for Hardwood floors they have a rubber( mine is grey that you roll on they are so smooth They were more expensive than the ordinary replacement rollers but I do not see any marks on my floor. Was less expensive than buying a new chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 What Terry said. And a lot of online stores that sell (higher end perhaps?) chairs will give you the option of wheel choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylannie Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 How about purchasing and expensive room rug. There are some beautiful outdoor rugs. I purchased a nice modern rug from overstock.com at a very reasonable price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 That's what I have, indoor/outdoor carpet in my studio, bought it from Frontage years ago, borrowed it from family room with ceramic tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Mercedes. I totally understand wanting and getting hardwood floors and not wanting to cover them with carpet or rugs. I checked out wheels when we finally got the laminate floors down, and didn't want to mar them. They are nearly indestructible, so my worries were all for naught. You however have a problem which it sounds like you can head off, by changing wheels, which are less costly than buying a new chair. Seems the new wheels is a good solution for you, though I'm not you to make that decision. Do what your heart leads you to do. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Thanks everyone for the feedback. I tried to take the wheels off my sewing chair - big problem. To get them off you have to hammer them out - they don't have a bolt like some wheels or screws that hold them in. It's a smooth bolt with a little bump on the end of the bolt that fits into the chair. I checked everywhere and no one has soft wheels with these kind of wheel replacements. This is disappointing since it probably means I have to purchase a new chair. The problem with that is, no chair that I have seen comes with soft wheels so whatever I purchase I'll still have to replace the wheels. How will I know that the new chairs wheels can be replace with soft wheels. A good percentage of people now have hardwood floors, I'm surprised that manufactures are still making furniture that is not compatible with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 ]Mine had the push on bump shaft also I live in canada and bought the wheels at Staples store they were around $50.00 for the five wheels they were a grey material this is not a great picture and i think it is upside down but hope this help you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Found them on amazon here is the link to the item http://www.amazon.com/Polyurethane-Office-Caster-Wheels-Hardwood/dp/B004FOK6NS Hope that help Mercuries just check you shaft size on the other wheels to make sure it will fit ....they are pretty standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Baczynski Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 How about using one of those clear floor protectors they use under office chairs? Or would that mark the floor? We have one under the computer chair so that it rolls more easily over the carpet. We bought ours at Menards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I checked the amazon link and the stem on my wheels is much longer - bummer. I also looked at the clear floor protectors however they're made of hard plastic so I'm thinking if they moved across the floor they would probably scratch. Looks like my only option is a new chair however finding one that I can change out the wheels may take some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 this site has rubber wheels with a 1 1/2 " shaft length Have a look http://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/Rubber-Caster-Stem-pk-Norge-2PKSTEMRBBRSM1/10026187?Wt.cs_id=CSE_amazonpa&CA_6C15C=1930664453 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Not thT you have the solution for your chair with wheels, do you have felt pads under everything else so you can move tables, book shelves, etc around? Our house is primarily wood floors and I love it. So easy to clean. No pins in the carpet. And when I feel the need to move furniture around I just vacuum good first. Wish you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.waits Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Did you see the wheel covers on Amazon? It looks like they go over your existing wheels, so you don't have to replace the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Not thT you have the solution for your chair with wheels, do you have felt pads under everything else so you can move tables, book shelves, etc around? Our house is primarily wood floors and I love it. So easy to clean. No pins in the carpet. And when I feel the need to move furniture around I just vacuum good first. Wish you the best. Yes, I put felt pads under all my furniture - that was a job. I also find that hardwood floors are so much easier to keep clean - a little dry swifter and they look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Did you see the wheel covers on Amazon? It looks like they go over your existing wheels, so you don't have to replace the whole thing. I looked at the cover and it looks good however I'm afraid that with a little use, they would wear a hole in them and then have scratches on the floors where the holes are. I also looked at the longer shaft soft wheels - I need to measure mine but I think the steam is going to be too wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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