--- title: Bubble Wrap and Cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks Counter url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/bubble-wrap/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Professional packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) - [Moving boxes and packing supplies at our Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) - Bubble wrap and cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks counter # Bubble wrap and cushioning Bubble wrap is a sheet of trapped air pockets that absorbs bumps, and O'Brien's carries packing wrap and padding at the Sparks office. With the 10 free heavy-duty boxes from your in-home estimate, a roll of wrap turns a plain carton into a protected one. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Air is the best shock absorber in a moving box. Bubble wrap packages it into a sheet you can fold around any shape. It is the right layer for glass, small electronics, ceramics and decor, and the wrong layer for nothing much else. Knowing which side faces the item and how much overlap to use makes a roll go a long way. ## At a glance - Absorbs knocks with trapped air - Small bubbles for light items, large for heavy ones - Bubbles face the item - Wrap and padding sold at the Sparks office ## What bubble wrap protects Use bubble wrap for items that need cushion more than they need separation: lamps, vases, picture frames, small electronics, collectibles, glass shelves and the corners of mirrors. For plain dishes, packing paper is usually enough, with bubble wrap added around the most delicate pieces. Large bubbles absorb more shock and suit heavy or sharp-cornered items, and small bubbles fit around delicate shapes. ## How to wrap with it Wrapping tightly matters more than wrapping thickly. - Cut a piece large enough to go around the item at least twice. - Place the item at one edge with the bubbles facing it. - Roll it up, folding the ends in as you go, so no corner is bare. - Secure the wrap with tape on the wrap, not on the item. - Add an extra layer on corners, handles and anything that sticks out. - Put the wrapped item in a box with paper around it, so it cannot touch the walls of the carton. ## Where wrap goes wrong Wrap protects against knocks, not against pressure. A stack of heavy boxes on a thin wrapped item can still crush it, which is why fragile pieces belong in a carton with a firm wall around them. Choosing the right carton matters as much as the wrap: see the [mirror and picture boxes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/mirror-and-picture-boxes/) and [TV and electronics boxes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tv-and-electronics-boxes/) pages. ## Wrap, pads and crates Bubble wrap covers the small and the delicate. Furniture needs [moving pads](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tape-and-moving-pads/), and valued art, glass or antiques may need a [custom crate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/) built by O'Brien's. The [how to pack artwork](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-artwork/) guide and the [lamp guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-lamps/) go through specific cases. ## Picking up padding in Sparks At 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, O'Brien's carries a full line of boxes, packing wrap or padding, and professional tape, from moving boxes to bubble wrap. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, phone 775-359-6683, and standard and custom supply price sheets come on request. The estimator who visits your home gives you 10 free heavy-duty boxes with the free estimate. Use the [packing calculator](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) to size up how much wrap your rooms may need. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving boxes and packing supplies at our Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) - [Packing paper at O'Brien's Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/packing-paper/) - [Packing calculator: how many boxes you need](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) - [How to pack artwork](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-artwork/) Boxes and supplies ## More services - [### Tape and moving pads at O'Brien's Sparks counter Packing tape seals a carton and moving pads protect furniture, and O'Brien's carries tape and wrapping supplies at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tape-and-moving-pads/) - [### Dish-pack boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A dish-pack box is a thick-walled carton made for the heaviest, most breakable things in a kitchen, and O'Brien's carries boxes like it at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/dish-pack-boxes/) - [### Wardrobe boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A wardrobe box is a tall carton with a bar across the top, so a closet of hanging clothes moves as it hangs.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/wardrobe-boxes/) - [### Mirror and picture boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A mirror and picture box is a flat, adjustable carton that holds framed art, mirrors and glass panels on edge, and O'Brien's carries packing...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/mirror-and-picture-boxes/) - [### TV and electronics boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A TV box is a shaped carton, often with foam corners, that holds a flat-screen upright and snug, and O'Brien's carries boxes and wrapping supplies...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tv-and-electronics-boxes/) - [### Mattress bags and cartons at O'Brien's Sparks counter A mattress bag is a heavy plastic cover, and a mattress carton is a flat-pack telescoping box, and both keep a bed clean on a move; O'Brien's...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/mattress-bags-and-cartons/) Answers ## Bubble wrap and cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks counter questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Which side of bubble wrap faces the item? Bubbles face the item, so the air pockets sit between the object and any impact. ### Is bubble wrap needed for everything? No. Use it for fragile and delicate things, and use plain paper for sturdy items. ### Can I wrap furniture in bubble wrap? Pads protect furniture better. Bubble wrap suits glass, decor and electronics. ### Does O'Brien's carry bubble wrap? Yes, packing wrap and padding are sold at the Sparks office. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070