Storing a. Extremely Large Tv Box on garage ceiling

[Spta97]

i recently got a 100” tv which comes in a box with the following dimensions:

• 94” L x 58” W x 11” D

I plan to keep the humongous box (at least for 90 days if I return but really if I ever need to move the tv in the future). but am limited on places to store it.

I want to keep all the styrofoam in the box as they are specific to the TV (and also huge) rather than breaking it down.

My only option is to mount it on the ceiling in my small 1 car garage which has an exposed joist vaulted ceiling. The plan is to break down the mini pallet it came on and create braces that will hold the box.

Much of this seems ridiculous to me but I’d feel better having the box just incase as this thing is huge and could potentially need repair in the future.

Want to see if anyone has a better idea. See pic of the box which I borrowed from a Google search.

 

[RoninB4]

-Suspending from the ceiling seems a good idea. I've also kept large carboard shipping boxes for the same reasons as you. I also keep cardboard around to lay on the garage floor if I anticipate a messy job, an oil spill, and to assist with CAD (Cardboard Aided Design) on various projects. The cardboard will likely absorb water in the garage and will become soft so there's a life expectancy for it. Can I come watch TV at your house?

 

[Spta97]

-Suspending from the ceiling seems a good idea. I've also kept large carboard shipping boxes for the same reasons as you. I also keep cardboard around to lay on the garage floor if I anticipate a messy job, an oil spill, and to assist with CAD (Cardboard Aided Design) on various projects. The cardboard will likely absorb water in the garage and will become soft so there's a life expectancy for it. Can I come watch TV at your house?

lol! You described exactly how I am with my cardboard boxes for large items. Including CAD and spray paint booths.

I’m thinking of using the pallet to make corner braces screwed to the joists two of which can turn to allow the box in then turn back to lock.

And of course you can come over - I’ll PM the door code so you can watch when it’s convenient!

 

[RoninB4]

lol! You described exactly how I am with my cardboard boxes for large items. Including CAD and spray paint booths.

I’m thinking of using the pallet to make corner braces screwed to the joists two of which can turn to allow the box in then turn back to lock.

And of course you can come over - I’ll PM the door code so you can watch when it’s convenient!

-Yep, I forgot about the ersatz spray paint booths that happen from time to time. Using the pallet is just efficient use of available resources. Henry Ford used to be very specific about the shipping boxes for starter motors (?) sourced from outside vendors. When the starters were removed from the wooden boxes they'd be carefully taken apart to become the floorboards of the Model T. I always evaluate material for future use before I decide to toss it. It may be a packrat mentality but it's helped me out plenty of times.

Very generous of you to send the door code, I'll try not to make a mess.

 

[mike93lx]

Store the foam separately then flatten the box.

 

[rsparks64]

Since it is short term, you might put it in a spare bedroom or room against a wall while you figure it out or return the tv. Suspending from the ceiling or up on a shelf is another way for long term, or on the floor somewhere for short term. I agree that removing the styrofoam and flattening the box might save some room and agree that humidity will not be good for the box in the long term.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The empty box won't weigh that much, just get some twine or light rope and tie it up to the joists. Shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Old tool guy]

The empty box won't weigh that much, just get some twine or light rope and tie it up to the joists. Shouldn't be a problem.

Right. Trash the pallet wood, just keep the cardboard box and foam inserts. A couple of cup hooks in the ceiling and some twine.

 

[nadogail]

You could hang a 4 by 8 sheet of Plywood or OSB from the joists using 3/8" running thread rod.

 

[Innovate1]

It's light so the twine should work fine. I tend to overthink things too but for this case twine seems fine. Putting it on the ceiling blocks the space for hanging other stuff so maybe put it where the open OHD would be if you have the height for it to leave the other areas open for other hanging things. I put our humongous box in the loft of the shop.

 

[wssix99]

Just wrap the TV in a shipping blanket when you move. (Moovers are pros at this. There are no crises in the world where people can't move because they didn't save original packaging.) Recycle the box now and enjoy your space and freedom of life.

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[hobie18]

As above, use for car work and such. Really nice to slide under cars.
If you cannot get it above the joists, hang it. Or put it along one of the walls. Use ladder hangers and string. I collapse mine and place in any convenient spot. Then use during car maintenance.

 

[mikedodge]

Ratatchet strap would be easier to hold it to the ceiling.

We kept our TV boxes for the same reason. They're thin enough to hide.
I kept the box for my big TV because I thought it would be moved to a different house at some point but I don't see that happening now so that box will probably get cut up and used for something else.

 

[Innovate1]

I plan to keep the humongous box (at least for 90 days if I return but really if I ever need to move the tv in the future). but am limited on places to store it.

Moving was never sited as a reason to keep it

Seems like it was cited...

 

[mike93lx]

Seems like it was cited...

****. My bad. I even reread it and still missed.

I would consider keeping for the return window, but not forever

 

[Innovate1]

****. My bad. I even reread it and still missed.

I would consider keeping for the return window, but not forever

Seems like a reasonable plan. I keep way too much stuff thinking I will use it someday. I might but if I can't find it among all the stuff it really is more like I don't have it. I inherited the hording gene from both parents... Know others that pitch just about everything. Need to find some balance.

 

[Spta97]

The empty box won't weigh that much, just get some twine or light rope and tie it up to the joists. Shouldn't be a problem.

Good idea. The box is actually pretty heavy though as it’s huge. I’ll also want to keep the feet in there.

 

[Spta97]

Store the foam separately then flatten the box.

This is the other option I was thinking. I would have to fold the box though as there is no space large enough. I’ll kick this around - thanks!

 

[Spta97]

Seems like a reasonable plan. I keep way too much stuff thinking I will use it someday. I might but if I can't find it among all the stuff it really is more like I don't have it. I inherited the hording gene from both parents... Know others that pitch just about everything. Need to find some balance.

I’m slightly hoardish when it comes to stuff like this. I could need it or I could be passing it along to whomever gets my stuff when I’m dead. At least they’ll have a box lol.

 

[Spta97]

Ratatchet strap would be easier to hold it to the ceiling.

We kept our TV boxes for the same reason. They're thin enough to hide.
I kept the box for my big TV because I thought it would be moved to a different house at some point but I don't see that happening now so that box will probably get cut up and used for something else.

Thinking you mean some eyelets into the joists and a ratchet strap between them? Interesting…

 

[Spta97]

Just wrap the TV in a shipping blanket when you move. (Moovers are pros at this. There are no crises in the world where people can't move because they didn't save original packaging.) Recycle the box now and enjoy your space and freedom of life.

Signs You’re a Box Hoarder What to Do About It | Boxfactory

Box hoarding is a serious issue that can impact your life and the life of those around you. Luckily there are telltale signs; find out what they are today!

www.boxfactory.com.au

lol! I’m definitely a box hoarder. The problem is I’ve never owned a tv of this magnitude. It’s a f’in monster.

 

[mike93lx]

lol! I’m definitely a box hoarder. The problem is I’ve never owned a tv of this magnitude. It’s a f’in monster.

You just wanted to tell us you got a huge ******** TV.

 

[kwb]

For the prices of TVs and huge box, just leave it and upgrade when you move.

For 90 days, whatever gets it out of the way.

 

[madison069]

Why not store the foam in a closet and then flatten the box to slide between the mattress and box frame?

Just an alternative if saving the box is critical.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Bear in mind that corrugated boxes (cardboard) will deteriorate over time when stored in a hot, uninsulated attic or up in the rafters of a garage. After about 10 years, you can poke your finger right through it - it will start to crumble - turns into brown dust that floats in the air.
Makes a huge mess cleaning it up.

 

[logical]

We get it...you have a big TV.

A few screw in hooks and some light duty rope. A cardboard box and styrofoam (sorry...huge box and huge custom styrofoam) don't weigh that much.

 

[mrvm]

After a period of time the box and foam bits could be a bonus home for any resident rodents or insects. Dusty, dark and moist card boards tend to attract these vermin.

 

[Spta97]

You just wanted to tell us you got a huge ******** TV.

I have to do something to compensate for my tiny one car garage!

 

[Skellyii]

I have to do something to compensate for my tiny one car garage!

Yeah, yeah yeah...I just got a 98" TV, so you got me by a couple of inches.

I tossed the styrofoam, but I'll use the cardboard to kill the grass for our vegetable garden this spring.

 

[Spta97]

Yeah, yeah yeah...I just got a 98" TV, so you got me by a couple of inches.

I tossed the styrofoam, but I'll use the cardboard to kill the grass for our vegetable garden this spring.

Lol! I did a cardboard purge last year as I was collecting more boxes than I had oil changes.

But for TVs and my PSA subs and speakers I can’t bring myself to throw them out. I’ve still got the double boxs for my 25 year old Definitive Technology speakers which are now my surrounds.

This monster box though I’ll have to really think about it. I’ll def keep it for the 90 days but not sure after that. At a min I have to keep the bottom piece of cardboard which the tv can sit in without the feet. I would not be able to levitate it off the wall mount and put the feet on

 

[rrwwff]

I would have that box in the recycle bin so fast your head would spin. In answer to the question I’m going with twine, or a cheap ratchet strap.