How to Pack Pictures for Moving — Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

Pictures, mirrors, and frames are some of the first things movers break — and one rookie mistake can cost you big time. Here’s how to pack pictures for moving the right way — and rookie-proof your move from day one. 👇

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✅ 1. Use the Right Boxes

✨• Specialty picture or mirror boxes work best.

❌ • Rookie trap: trying to wedge them in random boxes that don’t fit.

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✅ 2. Tape an ‘X’ on the Glass

✨ • Use painter’s tape to make an ‘X’ across glass surfaces.

💡• If it cracks, the tape helps hold it together. 😮‍💨

🖼️ If you’re packing glass-covered frames or delicate décor, this quick guide on how to pack fragile items is a must-read.

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✅ 3. Wrap Each Frame Separately

• Use bubble wrap or moving blankets.

• Place cardboard corners to protect fragile edges.

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✅ 4. Pack Pictures Upright

✨ • Always stand frames upright in the box, like books on a shelf.

❌ • Rookie trap: stacking them flat = more likely to crack.

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✅ 5. Fill Gaps and Label

✨ • Fill empty spaces with packing paper or towels so frames don’t shift.

💡 • Mark boxes “Fragile — Pictures” on all sides.

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✨ Pictures are just one rookie trap — but protecting your stuff like furniture, boxes, and your deposit starts with a real plan.

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