To pack dishes before a move, protect each piece, separate surfaces that might come into contact with each other, and fill in any gaps in the box. A well-wrapped plate can still break if a pile of food slides against it. So before closing each box, check two things: that its contents remain in place and that the box easily lifts up.<\/p>\n
Start on a clear table. On one side, place the items to be packaged. On the other, keep the boxes ready to close. Plan to have clean packing paper, mounting material, tape, and a marker. Set the glass lids aside to avoid forgetting them at the bottom of a pot when you put them away.<\/p>\n
Choose sturdy boxes with a tight bottom. For dense dishes, such as stoneware plates or cooking pots, a small box is easier to lift. Reinforce the bottom with tape, then place a layer of crumpled paper. If a corner is warped or the cardboard has softened, set the box aside before filling it up.<\/p>\n
Take advantage of the sorting to reserve a few items for the last meal and the first breakfast. A cup, a plate and utensils per person can be kept in an identified container. You will avoid opening three kitchen boxes to find what you need on the evening of arrival.<\/p>\n
Wrap the plates one by one. Fold the paper over the edges where two pieces might rub against each other. Arrange similar plates on the edge, side by side, with some space between them. As you go along, check that they stay in place without being pinched by pressure. A crumpled piece of paper often suffices to fill in an irregularly shaped space.<\/p>\n
For the bowls, space a protective cover between each piece. If the shapes fit too tightly, separate the bowls instead of forcing them together. Wrap the lids individually and indicate which plate they match. You can write the same number on both packages rather than gluing tape directly onto the tableware.<\/p>\n
Keep heavy dishes separate from cutting boards and fine glassware. When there\u2019s space above a plate, fill it with lightweight material. The available space is not a reason to add a cast-iron casserole. Also consider the person who will open the box: they should be able to remove the first layer without tipping over the items underneath.<\/p>\n
For a glass of wine, place some soft paper inside without crushing it, then wrap the wall and the rim. Arrange the glasses upright and separate them from one another. Adapted dividers can make this storage easier. Before moving on to the next row, check that no glass is directly touching its neighbor or the wall of the box.<\/p>\n
For a cup, add a protective cover around the rim. For a footed glass, gently support the space around the foot to limit movement, without squeezing the paper against the stem. Reserve a separate box for the fine pieces. You can clearly identify it and avoid someone adding a heavy object to it at the last moment.<\/p>\n
A family heirloom, a collectible piece or a valuable item deserves a discussion before packaging. Take a photo, identify the item and declare it to NordTrans. Specify the applicable conditions, especially if you are preparing the boxes yourself. You will find the starting information on the page. Insurance and protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pass the hand around the contents to identify any free space. Add padding on the sides and on top. The flaps should close flat, without pushing against a glass or the edge of a plate. Once the box is closed, lift it gently. If anything slips inside, rest it and adjust the padding.<\/p>\nClose, identify, and open the box in the correct direction<\/h2>\n