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.
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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.
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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.
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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.