How to correctly tape the bottom & top of a moving box - Piece of Cake Moving & Storage

How to correctly tape the bottom & top of a moving box
Before you begin packing, ensure that your cardboard moving box has a sturdy base by correctly taping the bottom.
-First, fold the box into shape and fold down the two smaller flaps on the bottom end of the box, then the two larger ones, so they meet in the middle.
-Tape down the seam in the middle, covering the edges of both flaps. Be sure to extend the tape over the sides of the cardboard box.
-Then add two pieces of tape parallel to the short edges of the bottom flaps.
-To secure the tape on the sides of the box, wrap a line of tape around all four sides of the box near the bottom.
- For extra stability, make an “X” with additional tape over the bottom of the box, taping on the diagonal, from corner to corner.
- Once the box is full, but not over-packed, close the top flaps.
-Tape down the seam in the middle, where the flaps meet, and extend the tape over the sides of the box.
- Add two parallel lines of tape on both sides of the top, and wrap a line of tape around the sides to finish!
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