How easy is it to roll on a hard wood floor? I'd like to store it in the corner of a room and then move it to the center when I use it. Thanks.
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Wheels are on the front only. You should consider using a furniture lifter (about $20 on Amazon) to lift the back end for moving.
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Not that easy. It is a heavy duty, gym quality piece of equipment. If I thought it would have to be moved for each use, then moved back to store, I doubt it would get much use at my house. Your mileage may vary.
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It rolls okay on wooden floor or carpet, but it is a workout in itself. One has to lift the rear of the unit to move it and it is heavy and bulky, but it does move. Moving it each time you use it could get old quickly. I leave it in one spot and only move for cleaning underneath.
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Hi Ron- It's on wheels and rolls quite easily. It's a good unit, and I'm very happy with mine! Bob C.
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It's a hard plastic. It won't scratch a hardwood floor, but it may leave scuff marks. It doesn't really slide. But you could easily push it on a wood floor
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Ours is on carpet, so it doesn't roll easily at all. But even on a hard floor, it think it would take a little more force to push, the way the wheels turn other directions when you try to push it makes it a little harder to move.
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It takes more effort, but is manageable. I have hardwoods w/rugs, and carpet in bedroom. Able to roll over all those surfaces, but really push on the carpet. It would also depend on the pile, as my rugs are low pile and easy to roll on, however the carpet is plush and takes a lot more effort.
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It's not difficult to roll, however it is thick and firm so it does not roll in to a small circle. If you want one to roll up and store this probably isn't for you.
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Actually, mine has two very small roller wheels attached to the front base bar of the frame. If you stand in front, grab the handles and pull the handles down till the machine balances on the wheels, it very easily rolls on hard floors and of course, a little more resistance on carpet, but still easy to move.
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It is more difficult rolling on carpet. We primarily have wood flooring. Definitely notice a difference when rolling on carpet in bedroom.
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Angles aren't a problem at all because the Roomba can follow walls and the edges of furniture. While it does have some degree of logic, it pretty much just bounces off every surface in every direction until it gets the job done. I have a small apartment with too much furniture and it rarely has issues. Once in a while, I'll find it stranded and out of charge at the far end of the apartment but that's most likely because I don't have a lighthouse for it to find its way home reliably. Aside from that, I'd say it works well in any space as long as there aren't things on the floor that can get wrapped around the rollers. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made and I will absolutely buy another one when Roombie croaks.
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I simply go on the floor with it under my lower back and using my feet (knees bent)just gently roll onto it using my legs and abdominals to control speed. Once I get up to my shoulders, I go the other way back down to my lower back. Think of it as a reverse rolling pin. You can control how hard or gentle you roll by how much you "lean" onto it. If it hurts, back off. I wouldn't use it on a hardwood floor as it would probably slide. If you really are in doubt and are being cautious, see a doctor who may say that this is the worst for you, I don't want to give the advice and have you hurt yourself more. I simply go on the floor with it under my lower back and using my feet (knees bent)just gently roll onto it using my legs and abdominals to control speed. Once I get up to my shoulders, I go the other way back down to my lower back. Think of it as a reverse rolling pin. You can control how hard or gentle you roll by how much you "lean" onto it. If it hurts, back off. I wouldn't use it on a hardwood floor as it would probably slide. If you really are in doubt and are being cautious, see a doctor who may say that this is the worst for you, I don't want to give the advice and have... » Read More I simply go on the floor with it under my lower back and using my feet (knees bent)just gently roll onto it using my legs and abdominals to control speed. Once I get up to my shoulders, I go the other way back down to my lower back. Think of it as a reverse rolling pin. You can control how hard or gentle you roll by how much you "lean" onto it. If it hurts, back off. I wouldn't use it on a hardwood floor as it would probably slide. If you really are in doubt and are being cautious, see a doctor who may say that this is the worst for you, I don't want to give the advice and have you hurt yourself more. « Show Less
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Ok on carpet. But not like on hard surfaces. Stay centered and be careful with turns. I did ok once I got used to it on all surfaces. MK
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The wooden pieces have a little button in the top. You just press it up into the floor above, and it depresses a little so you can move the piece where ever you want. As soo as you release the pressure, it stays in place securely. Really easy to do, though a bit hard to describe.
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It can definitely roll up for storage. Kids would be fine sleeping on this on the floor.I use it for an older kid who was visiting.
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It has been a while since I used it but it I remember it being quite cushioned. It does depend on the age of your child. If your baby's head is still wobbly, and their is a chance they could accidentally knock their head when rolling over etc, I think the wood floor directly underneath will be too hard. I also have wooden floors but lots of rugs too, and it was generally placed on top of a floor rug and not directly on a the wooden floor.
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I set it up in my foyer on wood floors. It can move around a little but I also keep a side near a wall to stabilize.
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I don't have hard wood floors, but it's a breeze to move on our tile. It's also super easy to pick up (not with the baby in it, obvi) so if you need to move it from location to location it's perfectly simple. It will not roll unless you move it. I adore this high chair!
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It's pretty heavy and it came packaged rolled up. If you decide to return it it would be hard to put back in the box. Personally I wouldn't use it on the floor.
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I suppose it would depend on your carpet, but I feel secure when I use it on carpet, and that is how I am most comfortable using it indoors. On hard floor, I try to put it where the floor meets a wall. It might be fine on a regular hard floor, but I can't afford to find out the hard way if it slips!