If you’re getting ready for a big move, you’ll need more than cardboard boxes to keep your valuables safe. Getting all your packing materials ready before you start will cut down on stress and help you avoid improvising solutions that may not protect your most important belongings. Here are a few of the most common items you’ll need to pack effectively

5 Packing Materials You’ll Need for Your Move

1. The Right Tape

Cardboard boxes aren’t much good without a way to seal them up. Make sure you buy tape rated for moving and storage, and get more than you think you’ll need. You might be surprised at how much tape you’ll go through, especially if you’re individually wrapping fragile items.

2. Colored Markers

Labeling your boxes makes unpacking much easier and less stressful for everyone. Use a color-coded labeling system to make the process even more streamlined. This lets you see at a glance which boxes go in what room.

3. Packing Foam

Sheets of foam are ideal for safely packing dishes, mirrors, and other delicate items that may not be up for bouncing around in a truck. Oddly shaped, valuable objects can also be wrapped in foam before being sealed in cardboard.

4. Bubble & Stretch Wrap

Bubble wrap is an essential packing material used for everything from protecting framed photos to your knick-knacks and electronics. Stretch wrap can also be helpful in keeping drawers and cabinet doors closed and binding stacks of boxes together.

5. Furniture Covers

Even when disassembled, your furniture can get scratched or scuffed up during transit. Furniture covers and moving blankets will protect the finish, ensuring your dining room table, chairs, and sofas reach their destination in perfect condition.

For over 30 years, Packaging Center Inc. has been High Point, NC’s go-to source for high-quality packing materials and custom services. Their friendly team will be glad to help you find the best supplies for your project and will even pack especially valuable items for you. Visit their website for an overview of their products or call (336) 885-2747 to speak to a packing professional in Greensboro, Thomasville, or Archdale today.