Moving Boxes, Packing Supplies, & Moving Tips
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers a wide selection of competitively priced
moving boxes and packing supplies including Duck® packing tape, packing paper, markers, paper moving pads, bubble
wrap and stretch wrap, and more.
Moving Tips and Packing Supplies Guide For Your Business Move
We will give you a full refund for any boxes you don't use. Remember as you pack
— the heavier the item, the smaller the box.
Standard Moving Boxes
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1.5 cubic foot moving box – the smallest box sold at
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, it's often referred
to as the book or record box; best used for small heavy objects like books, records,
cans, jars of food, utensils, flatware, shoes, etc.
3 cubic foot moving box – referred to as the lamp or lampshade box;
frequently used interchangeably with the 1.5 cubic foot box
4.5 cubic foot moving box – as the box gets larger, use for lighter objects
such as pillows, bedding and stuffed animals
6 cubic foot box – use for light objects; if you pack heavy
items in this box it will be difficult to move
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Picture or mirror moving box– a four-piece box that can come in large or
small sizes (small shown); can be customized by telescoping in and out; use crumpled
packing paper in the corners to add cushion and make sure to wrap your mirror or
picture with bubble wrap before placing it in the box
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Wardrobe moving boxes – allows clothes to be transported on hangers;
includes a metal bar along top of box to hang clothing
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Boxes for moving dishes – also called a barrel, dish barrel or dish
box; it's the strongest box available; pack fragile, breakable items such as china;
usually used for kitchen items
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Dish pack inserts – cardboard that goes inside the dish pack
boxes to form individual cells for fragile items; inserts adjustable; extra cardboard
piece included to be used as springboard to cushion
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Packing supplies and tips for moving
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Packing paper/plain newsprint – used to wrap everyday items to prevent scratching;
when crunched up it can be used as cushioning
Tissue paper – softer than newsprint, used for wrapping
very delicate items; also provides cushioning and fills in small spaces when packing
fragile figurines and china
Bubble wrap – plastic packing material made up of hundreds
of tiny "air cushions" or bubbles used to over-wrap small, delicate items after
they are wrapped in tissue; also helpful when wrapping larger fragile items such
as lamps and pictures
Pink anti-static bubble wrap – used to wrap electronics including stereos
and computers. It is similar to traditional bubble wrap but does not cause static
electricity. If traditional bubble wrap is used to pack these items, a static electric
charge could be created, damaging the item.
Duck® tape/Sealing tape – plastic tape, 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) to 2 inches
(5.08 cm) wide; best for packing, test to see if it ruins finish before taping up
drawers and canisters
Permanent marker – used to label boxes with contents and destination
in new location; mark boxes "fragile" and "this side up" when appropriate
Resealable plastic bags – used for nuts and bolts as you disassemble
items, tape bag to disassembled item
Tips on collecting packing supplies:
- Beware of used boxes – People sometimes try to pack their belongings
in used boxes to save money. Beware. Produce boxes often become weakened from the
moisture of transportation or product spoilage. Additionally, insects often nest
in used boxes.
- Use clear Duck® packing tape only – Make sure to seal your boxes with packing tape.
Duct tape doesn't adhere well to corrugated cardboard. Boxes put together with duct
tape will fall apart.
