Leveling mounts offer a simple solution for wobbly furniture and equipment. Also known as leveling pads, they typically feature a height-adjustable threaded rod. If a piece of furniture or equipment isn’t level, you can attach a set of leveling mounts to the bottom of it. Rather than using traditional leveling mounts, however, you may want to use teardrop-style leveling mounts.
An Introduction to Teardrop-Style Leveling Mounts
Teardrop-style leveling mounts are characterized by a pear-like, teardrop shape. They aren’t round or oval like traditional leveling mounts. Instead, teardrop-style leveling mounts feature an irregular, teardrop shape.
Why They Are Shaped Like a Teardrop
The teardrop shape isn’t for aesthetics; it serves as a real purpose by supporting the use of a fastener.
All leveling mounts are designed to attach to the bottom of furniture and objects — and teardrop-style leveling mounts are no exception. If the furniture or object vibrates, though, it may move. Teardrop-style leveling feet offer superior stability by working in conjunction with a fastener. The elongated, teardrop-shaped base features an anchoring hole for a lag bolt or similar fastener.
How to Use Teardrop-Style Leveling Mounts
You can use teardrop-style leveling mounts by twisting them into threaded holes on the bottom of the furniture or object. They feature external threading, allowing them to easily twist into holes with internal threading. After adjusting the height of each mount to level the furniture or object, you can then install anchoring fasteners.
Teardrop-style leveling mounts feature a single hole in the base. You can secure the mounts, as well as the furniture or object with which they are used, by driving fasteners through these holes and into the floor.
Why Choose Teardrop-Style Leveling Mounts
Teardrop-style leveling mounts offer several benefits. Like all leveling mounts, they can extend the life of equipment and furniture by protecting against premature wear and tear. Vibrations can wear down equipment and furniture. Teardrop-style leveling mounts stabilize them so that unwanted movement and related damage is less likely to occur.
You can use teardrop-style leveling mounts to protect your floors from scratches. They feature a soft padded base that sits between the furniture or equipment and the floor.
Teardrop-style leveling mounts are easy to install. As previously mentioned, all you have to do is twist them into the holes on the bottom of the furniture or object. And once in place, you can then drive fasteners through the anchoring holes. Because the anchoring holes are located in the elongated, teardrop-shaped section, you don’t have to lift the furniture or object to install the fasteners.