The ideal way to pack your TV for a move is in its original box or similar alternative. However, you may need to pack your TV without a box for one reason or another. If you’re caught up in such a situation, you don’t need to fret. There are a few ways you can pack your TV without and ensure their safety.
How to Move TV Without a Moving Box
From personal experience and answers from forums, I have put together 3 ways you can pack your TV without a box.
Method 1: Pack TV in Moving Blankets
Moving blankets are a great alternative to moving boxes. To securely pack your TV in blankets, you need to:
- Wrap the TV in two to four layers of bubble wrap to protect the screen. Cover the screen with the flat side of the bubble wrap to avoid creating feta on the TV
- Use pads to protect the four corners of the TV and hold them together with packing tape.
- Lay a moving blanket on a flat surface and place the TV in the middle facing the TV upwards. Like how gifts are wrapped, gently pull the blanket’s edges over the screen and secure it with packing tape. You can use two blankets for extra protection.
- Finally, wrap the parcel with stretch wrap from side to side and again from top to bottom.
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Method 2: Pack TV Using Styrofoams
Styrofoams are suitable for packing large TVs like the 75inch flat-screen TV. You can do this by
- Wrapping the TV in layers of bubble wrap sheets to protect the frame and screen.
- Place flat styrofoam, precisely the size of the TV, on the Screen and back of the TV and keep them in place with a packing tape.
- Cover the corners and edges of the TV with styrofoam corner protectors and secure them with packing tape.
- Wrap the entire bundle with stretch wraps to prevent styrofoams from shifting when carrying them.
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Method 3: Pack TV with Pillows
This packing method is recommended only when you move your TV in the backseat of your car. To pack your TV with pillows, simply:
- Place it in the back seat with pillows and comforters around it. You can place one pillow on the screen and tape it to the back.
- Lean the passenger seat back slightly above the top of the TV without putting pressure on it.
- This prevents the TV from falling over forward or backward, and every other thing protects it.
How to Prepare TV for Moving
Regardless of the packing method you use, there are some necessary steps you need to take to protect the TV and make the packing and unpacking process easy.
Get the Right Packing Materials
Before you start packing your TV, you will need to gather the materials below. If you have a large TV, you should also have someone help you lift it into the moving truck.
- Scissors
- Bubble wrap
- Moving tape
- Stretch Wrap
- Masking tape
- Microfiber cloth
- Measuring tape
- Styrofoam boards
- TV box or old blankets
- Twist ties or Velcro tape
- Smartphone with a camera
Take A Picture
The placement of cords and wires at the back and sides of the TV can be complicated to fix, especially if you are not a technician. Taking a picture of the back of your TV where the chords are affixed will give you ease when setting up in your new home. You should print and keep the pictures in the TV box while leaving a backup on your phone to access the pictures quickly.
Label The Cables
Because pictures can get lost or destroyed, labeling the TV cables as a backup means of identification is necessary. The simple way to label the cords is to pick different colors of painter’s tape, place them above each port, and wrap connected cables with matching tape. You should consider the Supla 10 Colors Art Tape on Amazon.
Alternatively, you can use a single tape by writing the items connected to the TV like “Blue-ray player,” “decoder,” or any other helpful tags. This way, you can fix the cables based on their matching colors.
Unplug The Accessories and Cords
Boxing your TV with the cord attached can damage the TV, attachment points, or even the cords. Before you pack your TV in a box, it will be cautious to:
- Remove the cords attaching accessories.
- Roll them up.
- Hold them with a ribbon or rope.
Clean Your TV and Accessories
Use soft and dry materials to remove any dust or particles that must have accumulated over some years. Aside from keeping you dirt-free during the move, cleaning the TV prevents it from getting scratched by debris on the screen. It is advisable to follow the instructions in your manual when cleaning your TV.
Unmount Your TV
For a TV mounted on the wall, you need to unmount it carefully before packing. First, remove the TV from the bracket before detaching the brackets from the wall. Avoid taking the risk of removing the TV with the brackets attached to the wall. You may damage the TV, the wall, or injure yourself.
Regardless of your TV size, it is safer to have a helping hand when unmounting it.
If your TV is not mounted on the wall, you should detach the base before packing. Ensure you keep all the screws in a small plastic back.
Pack The Accessories in Ziploc bags
After unplugging the cables, you need to keep them together to locate them quickly in your new home. Coil the cords and secure them with packing tape. Then place them in Ziploc bags and specify which TV they belong to by labeling them with the TV size or brands.
Alternatively, you can keep the bags close to the TV by taping them to the back of the wrapped bundle.
How to Transport TV Safely without Moving Boxes
After packing your TV, you still need to ensure it gets to your new home in one piece. To transport the TV safely, you should
- Place the TV between two sturdy items such as a sofa and mattress.
- Place blanket’s around it in the back of the truck.
- Keep it upright with the back against the wall of the truck
- Secure it to the wall using a bungee.
- Avoid laying it flat to avoid damage.
