How To Pack Lamps For Storage

How to pack lampshades when moving wrap and box the lampshade.

How to pack lamps for storage. Then place clean sheets of packing paper over each side of the box making sure that the flaps and inside wall of the box is covered. You could place the packing paper into the moving box above and below the lamp base instead of wrapping it around the lamp. Coil the cords and tie them with a rubber band. Wrap each base in packing paper adding a layer of air filled plastic wrap if the base is made of a delicate material like glass or porcelain.

Unscrew the light bulbs and take them out of the lamp. Bases last up is your lamp bases. Tape both smaller items to the inside of the box for extra safekeeping. If there are multiple lampshades see if they can be nested inside each other to save both space and time.

If you do use plastic padding secure it with a bit of tape. Tie the wrapped lamp upright against the wall of the moving truck or stand it up between two heavy pieces of furniture so it won t move during transit. Most lampshades are packed into 4 cu ft cartons. Lamps can be odd sha.

Mark the lamp box fragile place the lamp in the box base down. Seal the box with packing tape and be sure to label this end up and fragile. Pack the lamp in its moving box. You should pack your lamp yourself unless it s an heirloom and valuable.

Use two sheets of paper around the lampshade as the initial layer then finish the protective task with a few sheets of bubble wrap. Use newsprint or extra bubble wrap to fill any spaces so the lamps will not shift during the move. Make sure the harp and hardware end up in the box with the base. Floor lamps are the sentinels of light in your home.

How to pack lamps. Pack the lamp shades and light bulbs as described above. Begin by placing crushed paper into the bottom of the box. Now carefully place the lampshade top down into the box.

Place lamp base in the box upright. Unplug the lamps from the wall. Fill in the box around the lamp with packing peanuts or furniture pads to help prevent the lamp from shifting within the box during the transport. Packing vintage lamps and chandeliers.

Secure the blanket around the lamp with packing tape. Remove the lampshades wrap them and pack them in a box.