Lamps and Lampshades:

As with all boxes, be sure to use "bumpers" (rolls of crumpled packing paper) to make a base of cushioning three to four inches thick at the bottom of the moving box. Never pack a lamp and its shade in the same moving box. Before packing the lamp, remove its harp and light bulb. Pack these parts together using packing paper. Then remove the shade, and pack it in 1.5, 3.1, 4.5, or 6.1 cubic foot size box.
	The lamp itself should be packed in brown paper pads or bubblewrap. Multiple lamps may be packed together, however, always use plenty of crumpled packing paper or other cushioning material on the top, bottom and sides to prevent shifting during the move. It is equally important to avoid overpacking a box containing a lampshade, as too much cushioning material could potentially damage the shade.
However, shades should always be boxed for protection; and delicate shades should be boxed individually. Silk lampshades should always be boxed alone with no additional materials, as the fabric has a "memory" which may retain indentations from paper. Mark all boxes properly, indicating fragile if necessary. Load all lamp boxes in an upright position in the truck.

Paintings, Mirrors and Pictures:

Box Xpress offers an assortment of specialty boxes for paintings, mirrors, wall hangings and flat glass. Based on the thickness of the frame, two pictures / mirrors can generally be packed in a "picture / mirror" box. Multiple, smaller pictures or mirrors can be wrapped in a single paper pad or bubblewrap. Each picture or mirror must be insulated from one another. Never put unprotected

items into any moving box. When packing pictures / mirrors, keep the glass face-to-face, with the backs against the outside of the boxes. A piece of cardboard can be placed between the glass for added protection. Use a box size that fits the pictures / mirrors. Smaller pictures may be packed in a 5.2 cubic size box, in order to better accomodate them and economize on use of the picture boxes.

After setting up the picture / mirror box, prepare the bottom of the box with bumpers or crumpled packing paper on the bottom of the box to act as a cushion.

After you place the item in the packing box, add additional packing paper along the sides and top to prevent any shifting. A properly packed box will have no movement inside. Label the box with its contents and room destination.