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Furniture Glides

Unlike casters, furniture glides, also called floor glides, are wheel-less furniture leg attachments that allow furniture to sit or be moved across the floor with minimal friction and scratching. Furniture that remains stationary and does not require casters use smooth-bottomed furniture glides as an ideal alternative. Types of furniture glides include adjustable glides, single prong glides, table glides, chair leg glides and swivel glides.

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Payson Casters, Inc.
Gurnee, IL
800-323-4552
Payson Casters is a complete manufacturing facility where an idea can easily be taken from concept to completion. With over one hundred and thirty years of experience creating a wide range of products you need, including furniture glides, there is no better place to turn for your next order. For all inquiries, please phone your nearest Payson Distributor or contact the factory.
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Hamilton® Caster & Mfg. Co.
Hamilton, OH
888-699-7164
At Hamilton Caster they understand that fast delivery is critical. For this reason they offer same day shipping on many of their high quality products. For superior service, be sure to choose Hamilton. When it comes to furniture glides, their extensive line has the perfect product to match all of your specifications. Visit their website today to get started locating the right product for you.
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Colson® Caster Corporation
Jonesboro, AR
800-643-5515
Since they began in 1885, Colson Caster has been defining innovation. Through commitment to technology and their customers they have been able to become a leader in the field. Offering an extensive line of products, they have the perfect furniture glides for your next order. For inquires and quotes be sure to call or visit Colson Caster's website today.
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Faultless® Caster
Nashville, TN
866-316-2163
Since 1889, Faultless Caster has provided the models and products needed for nearly any mobility purpose. Drawing on over 100 years of combined experience in design and testing, their engineers utilize the latest technologies to design and test innovative new products to meet specific customer needs. For your next order of furniture glides, contact Faultless for service you can trust.
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Shepherd® Caster Corporation
St. Joseph, MI
800-253-0868
The Shepherd Caster Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting edge mobility solutions for a variety of OEM markets. For this company a constantly evolving quality system ensures appropriate controls are in place at all times. They constantly strive to set the standards in manufacturing and automation. Contact them today for your furniture glides.
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Furniture Glides

Furniture glides have uses in numerous industries including education, furniture, commercial settings, manufacturing, automotive and woodworking, serving applications such as chairs, tables, computer desks, dressers and school furniture. These glide products work to neutralize the friction between the furniture and the flooring by acting as a buffer. Furniture glides are able to facilitate furniture movement over various flooring materials without damaging either the floor or the furniture. Furniture glides are a simple construction, consisting of a base attached to a stem, which together are fastened to furniture legs. The base can consist of a screw or nail to be mounted into the furniture leg, or it can consist of a cap that the furniture leg is fitted into. Stems can consist of materials such as hard rubber, soft rubber, plastic or nylon formed into smooth-bottomed caps. Thick surface protector pads may be added on top of furniture glides for additional protection. Furniture glides and pads are also offered in various shapes, such as rectangular, round, square and triangular.

There are several benefits that come from using furniture glides rather than casters, such as cost-efficiency, durability and flexibility. Because casters can be more expensive than glides, it can often be economical to invest in glides instead of casters. However, failure to carefully pair a glide with its application can result in floor damage or damage to the equipment mounted on the glide. In such cases, the initial investment in a caster could result in net savings in the long run. In some cases though, furniture glides offer better flooring protection when compared to heavy duty metal casters that sometimes leave dents in the flooring. However, casters are generally more wear-resistant and offer a better range of all-around motion. Because of the variability of a caster or glide's performance in different contexts, careful considerations about a caster or glide's application should be made in advance of a purchasing decision.