Packing paper for moving: wrapping and filling gaps
Clean unprinted packing paper is useful for separating china, glasses and ornaments without transferring newspaper ink. The wrapping protects surfaces, while crumpled fill helps prevent movement inside a suitably packed box.
Choose the right paper
Unprinted packing paper suits general kitchenware; appropriate tissue helps with finer surfaces. Crumpled kraft paper can fill larger gaps. Newspaper may be useful as fill, but avoid direct contact with light or delicate items because ink can transfer.
Wrap and support each item
Wrap plates separately and pack them on edge. Support glasses with suitable paper inside and around them. Cushion the box base and top and fill spaces between items so they cannot collide. If the contents move, repack rather than assuming a Fragile label will protect them.
Match protection to the contents
Some items need cushioning or specialist packaging beyond paper.
| Item | Paper choice | Additional consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Plates | Clean packing paper | Separate and support upright |
| Glasses and vases | Clean paper and suitable internal fill | Protect thin parts and prevent movement |
| Fine ornaments | Appropriate soft tissue | Avoid marking delicate finishes |
| Electronics without original packaging | Suitable protective layers | Rigid screen protection and cushioning may be needed |
Estimate from the actual belongings
The kitchen often needs much of the paper. Review fragile contents room by room, check the size of the packs sold and allow enough material to finish. Dry clean reused paper can work; reject damp, dirty or unsuitable material.
Avoid buying or wrapping unnecessarily
Clean towels and textiles may provide suitable fill for some items. Ask whether a company supplying packing also supplies materials. Request packing help explicitly when needed and compare paper with bubble wrap.
Reuse after the move
Keep clean suitable paper for future packing or storage. Recycle material that is no longer useful through the appropriate local arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Can newspaper be used?
As suitable fill, but ink may transfer. Avoid wrapping light or delicate surfaces directly in it.
How much paper should I buy?
Count the fragile contents, especially in the kitchen, and check pack size. Household size alone does not determine the amount.
Can packing paper be reused?
Yes, if clean, dry and still suitable for the item. Otherwise use appropriate recycling.
Can movers pack fragile belongings?
Some offer packing. Ask what work, protection and materials their price includes.
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