A piano is an expensive and beautiful piece of furniture, and with the right care you can retain its value and protect it from damage and deterioration. The best way to ensure the integrity of the instrument is by covering it with a piano cover. Here we offer five reasons why you need a piano cover:
To Prevent the Effects of Temperature Changes and Dampness:
A piano cover helps maintain the atmosphere for pianos when there are changes in the humidity and weather. Frequent changes will make your piano out-of-tune. A cover can be especially important for those living in humid climates, as humidity can damage the wood of your piano.
To Protect the Piano from Sunlight Damage:
If a piano spends its entire life in the sun, it will not be long until the damage to the finish becomes noticeable; sun damage is the most common cause of premature aging in pianos. Ultraviolet rays can create hairline cracks in the finish and lead to fading or darkening.
Dust and Dirt Protection:
Dust gets everywhere, including inside your piano. Dust and grime on the wood or lacquer finish of the piano can be abrasive, and dust and dirt gathering on the keys will eventually cause them to stick and become difficult to play. Even wiping the dust off the piano can lead to scratching it. Dust damages the inside of your piano as well-- dust that accumulates by the tuning pins, the string bearing felts or the dampers will over time take their tole on your piano.
To Prevent Physical Damage to your Instrument:
A cover will protect your piano against scratching, major blunt force and rubbing trauma (take it from someone who had a floor lamp fall on their Steinway--a cover is a much cheaper solution that having to have you piano refinished). Covers are also great for protecting against liquid damage, as people all too often set a drink on top of a piano. Vinyl covers and nearly waterproof, and a spill can be quickly wiped up--plus no more rings from the bottom of cups.
An Attractive Accessory:
In addition to protecting your instrument, a piano cover can add to the room's decor. A classy piano cover adds elegance to the room, and the numerous color options allow the customer to customize their cover to compliment the decor.
With these reasons in mind, the next step is to decide which type of material you would like for your grand piano cover, with choices of vinyl, mackintosh, or quilted. Finally, we recommend that when you are choosing your cover, that you purchase an American piano cover, as the material of imported covers is inferior, both in looks and quality
We invite you to check out our large selection of piano covers manufactured in the United States at americanpianocovers.com. You'll also find tips on choosing the right piano cover, and help differentiating between and deciding on the right material.
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