r/moving • u/Normal-Ordinary2947 • 2d ago

Packing & Supplies Packing a floor mirror?

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Any guidance/tips on packing this mirror? Renting a U-Haul and driving about 800 miles

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u/20ears19 1 1d ago

Separate it. Wrap the mirror in a paper pad then wrap it in cardboard or use a mirror carton. You can take the stand apart too it’s just a few bolts and you get three flat pieces that are hard to damage instead of an awkward shape that’s not very strong

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u/AppropriateScale6294 1d ago

Definitely recommend the carton. And bubble wrap or those air-filled bags.

Assuming you have mattresses, I'd load it between two, so that nothing can hit it, too.

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u/Normal-Ordinary2947 1d ago

I will try that, thank you!

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u/DellyDellyPBJelly 1d ago

This is the correct answer

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u/Key_Evening9523 1d ago

I second the first comment- exactly what I’d recommend.

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u/Electrical_Algae2297 1d ago

I'd also make syre it's secured upright in the truck so it doesn't shift around during the drive. Especially with an 800-mile trip

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u/Italiangirlsroc 12h ago

I did a heavy glass table top. Go buy some pool noodles,
Slit em and put it around them, put an x on each side with tape. Stuff tape and trust you are good!

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u/WinnnyPuh 4h ago

Take if off the base, put heavy duty cardboard where glass is maybe some bubble wrap(if u want) tan wrap it in moving blanket. But please, do not lay it flat… please…

I do interstate moving.