Picture frame moving boxes are a must for transporting mirrors, artwork, and photographs. Because of their shape, pictures are very awkward to handle and pack. Standard moving boxes obviously aren’t an option. Covering them with a blanket or sheet might be enough, particularly if it’s a short move, but this provides little protection. Whether it be mirrors, artwork, or photographs, they are all valuable and fragile at the same time. Adequate protection is necessary in order to keep them in one piece. For this reason, picture frame moving boxes are almost essential.

However, even packing them into these moving boxes doesn’t guarantee that they’ll be safe. How the items are packed is just as important. There must be cushion so the items don’t shift around. Without cushion, the picture could get damaged if exposed to a sudden movement. Packing paper or bubble wrap would work fine. Use it as a bumper in between the picture and box, and to cover it.

Where To Buy Frame Moving Boxes

Frame moving boxes are available at most moving box stores online:

What’s unique about the frame moving boxes at U-boxes is their ability to adjust to the size of your picture. This way, you won’t have to pack it into a box that is too big with tons of extra space. Pictures run in all different sizes, so this is a highly valued feature. They are sold in bundles of 3, 5, and 8.

Usedcardboardboxes.com and moveout.com both provide frame boxes in bundles of 8 for about the same price. The dimensions are: 26.5 x 6 x 41, but they are not adjustable. Nonetheless, they should be large enough to accommodate most pictures.

Uhaul has a “picture packer kit” that is a bit different than a moving box. This kit comes with four corner protectors, one strapping seal, and a 17′ strapping. This is a very effective way to protect your pictures. One customer noted that none of her pictures got broken in “20+ years of moving.” Uhaul does sell mirror boxes that can complement this kit.

Ecobox has a selection of picture moving boxes. Like the ones sold at U-boxes, they are also adjustable. They are sold in sets of 4, and their prices are pretty comparable to the other stores.