Mirror Moving Boxes

Moving mirrors is always a challenge, but there are times when you can’t avoid it which is why it is very important to know about mirror moving boxes. Most people believe that it’s OK to put a mirror into any moving box.  However, mirrors are even more fragile than most other glass items, so they almost always break if you put them into the wrong box.  That’s true even if you pack them carefully.

Mirror moving boxes are specifically designed to move fragile mirrors. This means that the chances of your mirrors breaking are extremely small, much smaller than if you use regular moving boxes.

You can buy mirror moving boxes online or from furniture moving companies.  You may think the expense is unnecessary, but the plain fact is that mirrors always need mirror moving boxes, not just ordinary moving boxes, in order to stay unbroken. You’ll find the cost worth it since these specialized boxes will save you having to buy replacement mirrors.

Aside from the special design, mirror moving boxes also come in a broader variety of measurements than most ordinary moving boxes  Manufacturers know that people will use these boxes to move many different sized mirrors. Measuring your mirrors carefully before you shop for mirror moving boxes ensures that you’ll buy boxes that are the perfect fit for your mirrors. Getting the right size box is important because then you won’t be squeezing your mirror into a box that is too small for it or using a lot of packing material to fill a box that is too large for your mirror.

Usually mirror moving boxes come with protective plastic film to protect your mirrors.  Sometimes, however, these wrappers cost extra and when they do, the extra expense is worth it, so go ahead and pay for the protective film. Getting them is important because it greatly decreases the chance of your mirror breaking into tiny pieces of shattered glass.

Sometimes you can buy mirror moving boxes in packages. This can reduce the price of each box, but be sure the package you buy does not have more mirror moving boxes than you need.  The price for a package of 3 mirror moving boxes may seem like a bargain, but not if you only need 1 box.  That sounds like just common sense, but many people buy more mirror moving boxes than they need.

Tips on Using Mirror Moving Boxes

Tip 1: Almost all mirror moving boxes are designed to telescope, meaning that two mirror boxes can be put together to get a longer fit. When fitting two boxes together, make sure you use a strong packing tape to hold them together.  Don't use duct tape - duct tape does not stick tightly to cardboard.

Tip 2: Mirror moving boxes are great for moving framed pictures and artwork. Just be sure to wrap these items as carefully as you would wrap mirrors.