How to pack your fragile items like a pro

Why good packing matters

Fragile items are often our most treasured possessions: family crockery, works of art, electronics… Poor packing can turn your move into a nightmare.

The essential materials

• Reinforced boxes: thicker and stronger
• Tissue paper: to wrap without scratching
• Bubble wrap: protection against knocks
• Packing peanuts: to fill the empty spaces
• Wide packing tape: to seal boxes securely

Packing crockery

Plates

• Wrap each plate individually
• Stand them on edge in the box
• Put paper between each piece
• Never stack them flat

Glasses

• Fill the inside with crumpled paper
• Wrap completely in bubble wrap
• Place them upside down in the box
• Pad well so that nothing can move

Dishes and salad bowls

• Same technique as for plates
• Wrap the lids separately
• Use boxes suited to their size

Protecting electronics

Televisions

• Use the original box if possible
• If not, wrap in bubble wrap
• Protect the screen with rigid cardboard
• Always transport upright

Computers

• Back up your data before the move
• Remove the hard drives if possible
• Pack them in their original box
• Protect screens from scratches

Artworks and mirrors

Paintings

• Protect the corners first
• Wrap in tissue paper
• Use telescopic picture boxes
• Mark “FRAGILE” and “TOP/BOTTOM”

Mirrors

• Tape an X across the surface
• Wrap in corrugated cardboard
• Sandwich between two rigid boards
• Transport upright

The golden rules

1. Never overload a box of fragile items
2. Fill every gap with paper or packing peanuts
3. Label clearly: “FRAGILE”, “TOP”, “BOTTOM”
4. Load last onto the van (first off)
5. Do not stack heavy boxes on top

Would you rather hand it over? With the full packing option of our full house removals service, crockery, paintings and fragile items are packed and secured by our team.