--- title: Mirror and Picture Boxes at O'Brien's Sparks Counter url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/mirror-and-picture-boxes/ 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/) - Mirror and picture boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter # Mirror and picture boxes for framed art and glass 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 supplies like it at the Sparks office. The in-home estimate also comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes for everything else on the wall. 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/) Flat, large and fragile is the hardest shape to move. A mirror cannot be squeezed into a normal carton, and a framed print is only as safe as its corners. Picture cartons are made for exactly this problem. They are shallow, wide and stiff, and many styles come as telescoping pairs so one carton fits a range of frame sizes. ## At a glance - Made for mirrors, framed prints and glass panels - Carried on edge, never flat - Corner protection and a paper layer on the glass - Supplies at the Sparks office, Monday to Friday ## What the carton is for A mirror and picture carton is designed for wall decor: mirrors, framed prints, photographs, small chalkboards, glass tabletops and shelves. Because it is shallow, it keeps the piece in a single plane with cushioning on each side instead of letting it slide around inside a deep box. Telescoping cartons come as two halves that slide together, so a single style covers a range of sizes. Very large mirrors, antique frames and valuable art deserve more than a carton. For those, O'Brien's builds [custom crates](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/) and moves [fine art and antiques](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/specialty-moving/fine-art-and-antiques/) with trained crews. ## How to pack a mirror or picture Take your time with the first step, because a frame is only safe when the glass is covered. - Lay the piece face up on a clean, flat surface and cover the glass with a sheet of packing paper. - Add a layer of bubble wrap or a soft pad over the paper, and wrap the corners with extra cushioning. Corners take the first knock. - Slide the piece into the carton, or fit the two halves of a telescoping carton over it. - Fill any gaps at the edges with crumpled paper so the piece cannot shift. - Tape the carton closed, write FRAGILE, and mark THIS SIDE UP on the narrow edge so the carton rides on its edge. - Label it with the room it hangs in. ## Why edge-up matters Glass is strongest when force travels along its thin edge. A mirror loaded face down with weight on top can flex and crack. A mirror stood on its edge, wedged between soft furniture, rides safely. In an O'Brien's truck, flat cartons stand on the long edge and are padded between other items, which is the same advice a customer should follow in a rented van. ## Pairing the carton with cushioning Picture cartons work best next to padding. The [bubble wrap page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/bubble-wrap/) explains which side of the wrap faces the glass and how much overlap to use, and the [moving pads page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tape-and-moving-pads/) covers wrapping a whole mirror in a blanket before it goes in the truck. A step-by-step version lives in [how to pack mirrors and picture frames](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-mirrors-and-pictures/). ## Buying supplies in Sparks O'Brien's carries a full line of regular and specialty boxes, packing wrap or padding, and tape at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks. Call 775-359-6683 to check the counter and to ask for the standard or custom supply price sheet. The free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Run your rooms through the [packing calculator](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) to count how many picture cartons your walls 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/) - [Bubble wrap and cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/bubble-wrap/) - [Custom crating for art, glass, antiques and machinery](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/) - [How to pack mirrors and picture frames](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-mirrors-and-pictures/) Boxes and supplies ## More services - [### 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/) - [### Book and small boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A small box, often called a book box, holds the dense things that would break a big carton, and O'Brien's carries boxes like it at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/book-and-small-boxes/) - [### Medium and large boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter Medium and large boxes carry the bulk of a home, from kitchenware to linens, and O'Brien's carries a full line of boxes at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/medium-and-large-boxes/) - [### Packing paper at O'Brien's Sparks counter Packing paper is clean, unprinted sheet paper that wraps fragile pieces and fills empty space, and O'Brien's carries packing wrap at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/packing-paper/) - [### Bubble wrap and cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks counter 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.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/bubble-wrap/) Answers ## Mirror and picture boxes 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/). ### Can a mirror lie flat in the truck? It travels best on its edge with padding on both sides. A flat mirror under a load can crack. ### What is a telescoping picture box? Two open-ended halves that slide over each other, so one carton adjusts to the width of the piece. ### Do I need a carton for every picture? Small frames can share a medium box with paper between them. Large mirrors and valued art get their own carton or crate. ### Does the office in Sparks sell picture boxes? Yes, specialty boxes and wrapping supplies are sold at the O'Brien's office on Glendale Avenue. ## 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) 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!!! R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. ## 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