Packing Materials


Planning and Organization

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.

Box, Volume, Measurement:

Items to pack:

How to pack:

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

Small Box

For heavy items:

  • Books
  • CD’s, DVD’s, 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

 

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 (4.5 cu. ft.)
18" (L) x 18" (W) x 24" (H)
 

Large Box

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 (6 cu. ft.)
22" (L) x 22" (W) x 21 1/2" (H)
 

Extra Large Box

For bulky, lightweight items:

  • Pillows
  • Comforters and quilts
  • Large lampshades
  • Chandeliers

Use popcorn (styrofoam) for extra protection when packing a chandelier.

Dish Pack - 18" (L) x 18" (W) x 27" (H)

Dish Pack Box

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 piece. 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.

Lamp Box - 12" (L) x 12" (W) x 40" (H)

Lamp Box

  • 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.

Wardrobe - 24" (L) x 20" (W) x 47" (H) 

Wardrobe

 

For your hanging clothing.

Use the wardrobe box for hanging clothing. One wardrobe carton will hold about two feet of compressed clothing on hangers. Add moth paper for wardrobe boxes that go into storage.

Mirror Pack - 48" (L) x 4" (W) x 60" (H) 

Small Mirrorpack

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.

Paper Pads - 64" (L) x 54" (W)

Paper Pads

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).

Packing Paper - 37" (L) x 30" (W)

Packing Paper

For packing and cushioning:

  • Dishware
  • Glassware
  • Vases
  • fragile items

Wrap items tightly and individually.

                   Sugar House Moving & Storage Counter Price List

Item

Description

Each Price

Dish Pack

(18 x 18 x 28)

$10.75

1.5 cf. Book

(16 x 12 x 12)

$1.75

3.1 cf. Medium

(18 x 18 x 16)

$2.25

4.5 cf. Large

(24 x 18 x 18)

$2.75

6.1 cf. Ex Large

(24 x 18 x 24)

$3.50

Wardrobe

(24 x 21 x 48 with bar)

$11.00

Crib Mattress

(27 x 5.5 x 52)

$4.75

Single Mattress

(39 x 7 x 75)

$8.80

Double Mattress

(39 x 7 x 75)

$11.00

King / Queen Mattress

(39 x 8 x 81)

$19.00

Mirror / Picture Pack

(40 x 4 x 60)

$9.00

Packing Paper

(24 x 30 = 5 lbs.)

$4.50

Bubble Wrap

(24" wide sold by the foot)

$.50

Tape

Clear (2" x 55 yards)

$2.00

Paper Pads

(58 x 68)

$2.25

Shrink Wrap

18" x 1,500 ft. Roll

$25.00

                  All packing supplies sold to customers are subject to the Utah State Sales Tax.