Changing the place you live can be exhausting and frustrating. Relocating households takes both effort and time and sometimes it can even be a daunting task when it comes to your art belongings. You do not need to be a tough art lover to have a high need of protecting your valuable pieces that make your home looking unique and beautiful. Local And Interstate Removals can help you with the best packing and moving and tips to make relocating less stressful.
INSTRUCTIONS
The best way to start packing the artwork is to make a checklist, which will help you to visually organize your moves. In addition, the checklist is a good way to divide different art pieces, which requires different wrapping methods.
1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
If you want your artwork to come in one piece, you have to think about the right tools that will protect your fragile belongings. You do not need to spend lots of money on expensive materials. A few basic tools, the right material, and the reliable courier will meet the task. To pack an artwork you need:
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Multiple size boxes
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Strong packaging tape
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Protective foam sheet
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Plastic or palette wrap
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Bubble wraps
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Masking tape
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Some markers, scissors, and plastic bags
2. MATCH YOUR ARTWORK WITH AN APPROPRIATE BOX
If you have small or medium size art pieces you can easily group them together for further packing. However, larger pieces should be packaged separately and in special boxes due to the higher chance of being damaged during the carriage. If you are not sure where to purchase it, you can hire professionals who offer a wide range of moving boxes to assist you during the relocation. They can also help you to efficiently pack your unique belongings.
3. PACKING STEPS
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Read the following instructions to give your valuable possession the highest protection from the potential impairment:
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All the paintings with the glass cover mark in X with masking tape to prevent it from moving around too much.
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All the paintings without the cover wrap around with plastic or palette wrap to protect the painted face.
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Wrap the frames with the bubble wrap and strengthen it with packing tape both lengthwise and widthwise. DO NOT USE NEWSPAPERS as they can leave marks on the artwork.
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Additional protection is never a bad idea. Put the protected artwork in a clean plastic bag to give the most vulnerable places a final safety touch. This way you will also protect it from dust and damp.
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If you do not have a bubble wrap or you want to protect the artwork even further, you can purchase an insulation foam, which is not overly expensive and comes in different thickness sizes.
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At last, place some newsprints on the bottom of the packing box, gently place the art piece inside the box, check if anything is shifting and if not, sealed it with some strong packing tape. Do not forget to mark the box with some descriptor sign like ‘’fragile’’.
WHY CHOOSE PROFESSIONALS?
If your artwork is very valuable or it has a significant emotional meaning to you, do not hesitate to call a professional team that can help you in a variety of relocating services, from packing your entire home to packing just selected items. Full-service packing professionals will make sure your valuable household assets are properly wrapped and secured. Household relocating does not have to be a stressful event with a wisely chosen assistance!
