Packing Supplies


Packing

In order to protect your belongings during the move, it is important to use quality packing materials. For your convenience, we stock a full range of boxes and packing supplies.
If you decide to pack your belongings yourself, we have put together some easy-to-follow tips to help you achieve professional results.

  • Small Box

    Small Box (1.5 cu. ft.)
    16″ (L) x 12″ (W) x 12″ (H)

    For heavy items:
    Books
    CDs, DVDs, videos
    Candles
    Canned goods
    Wine and liquor
    Silverware
    Spices
    Non-flammable cleaning products
    Expensive or rare books should be individually wrapped with packing paper. Stand records on edge (never flat). Wine and liquor bottles are wrapped and packed standing up in the box.
    Medium Box (3 cu. ft.)
    18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 16″ (H)

  • Medium Box

    Medium Box (3 cu. ft.)
    18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 16″ (H)

    For medium light items:
    Folded clothing
    Linens
    Shoes and purses
    Small appliances
    Stereo components
    Small TV
    Computer monitor
    Small lampshades
    Place linens, folded clothing or cushions in plastic bags and use them for cushioning. Wrap small appliances, individually with packing papers. Small TVs and computer monitor require extra cushioning with packing paper. Always pack with screen facing sideways.

  • Large Box

    Large Box (4.5 cu. ft.)
    18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 24″ (H)

    For lightweight items:
    Bedding
    Lampshades
    Games
    Toys
    Small kitchen appliances
    Table fans and lamps
    Place heaver items at the bottom. Use original boxes for appliances if still available and place in large box.

  • Extra Large Box

    Extra Large Box (6 cu. ft.)
    22″ (L) x 22″ (W) x 21 1/2″ (H)

    For bulky, lightweight items:
    Pillows
    Comforters and quilts
    Large lampshades
    Chandeliers
    Use popcorn (styrofoam) for extra protection when packing a chandelier.

  • Paper Pads

    Paper Pads (25 pads per bundle)
    64″ (L) x 54″ (W)

    For wrapping:
    Mirrors
    Pictures
    Shelves
    Glass tops
    Wrap items tightly. Use proper size box to pack item. Stand item on edge or side (never lay flat if item is fragile).

  • Lamp Box

    Lamp Box (3.3 cu. ft.)
    12″ (L) x 12″ (W) x 40″ (H)

    Lamp bases
    Fireplace equipment
    Golf equipment
    Remove the light bulb, wrap the base and bulb separately. Place them together in the box, filling spaces with crumbled paper. Pack lampshades in separate box.

  • Small Mirrorpack

    Small Mirrorpack (5.2 cu. ft.)
    37″ (L) x 4″ (W) x 61″ (H)

    For Framed Items:
    Pictures
    Mirrors
    Wrap each picture individually using paper pads. Pack pictures backing each other. Add crumbled packing paper on the bottom, side and top of the box to avoid shifting.

  • Large Mirrorpack

    Large Mirrorpack (6.7 cu. ft.)
    48″ (L) x 4″ (W) x 60″ (H)

    For Framed Items:
    Pictures
    Mirrors
    Wrap each picture individually using paper pads. Pack pictures backing each other. Add crumbled packing paper on the bottom, side and top of the box to avoid shifting.

  • Packing Paper

    Packing Paper
    (400 sheets per bundle)
    approx. 37″ (L) x 30″ (W)

    For packing and cushioning:
    Dishware
    Glassware
    Vases
    Other fragile items
    Wrap items tightly and individually.

Dish Pack Box

Dish Pack Box (5.1 cu. ft.)
18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 27″ (H)

Only fragile items:
China and dinnerware
Glassware
Vases
Ceramics
Glass lampshades
Table lamps
Framed pictures
Artwork
Knickknacks
Place cushioning material in bottom of box. Wrap each piece individually with packing paper. Place heavy, flat items such as platters and large plates at the bottom by standing them in a row on edge. Any unfilled spaces should be filled with packing paper to avoid shifting. Pack in layers. Place crumbled paper on top of each finished oayer. Horizontal cardboard dividers can be helpful in keeping layers level. Smaller plates and shallow bowls can make up another layer. Use dividers for extra protection when packing crystal, stem- or glassware.

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