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When it comes to moving precious objects, paintings take a bit more prep work and care than other items. Whether you collect art or love to paint, you have to take extra steps to protect, pack and secure your paintings before the movers arrive. If you pack them properly, your paintings will be perfectly protected even if they get banged about accidentally during the move. While it might take you several minutes to pack each painting, the time is well worth it. Here's how to get your prized paintings ready for the movers.
Wrap Each Canvas
Taking care not to touch the canvas with your hands or fingers, wrap each piece in acid free tissue paper. If you're afraid that you might touch the painting accidentally, wear white cotton gloves to handle your artwork. Next, wrap each painting, tissue paper and all, with plastic bubble wrap. The bubble wrap will not only protect against damage, it will provide a moisture barrier.
Encase with Polystyrene Foam
Available at any home improvement store, sheets of construction polystyrene foam can be easily trimmed and fitted around your painting. To do so, measure the painting and cut two large sheets of foam that are approximately 2 inches larger than the painting on all four sides. A box cutter works well when cutting foam products. Sandwich the painting between the two pieces of foam and push small squares of foam into the gap between the two sheets. When you're done, the entire painting should be encapsulated in foam. Using packing tape, secure the foam in place.
Make a Custom Box
Make a cardboard box that the foam-wrapped painting will fit into snugly by breaking down a large box. Using a box cutter, cut a section of cardboard that is large enough to cover one full size of the painting as well as two of the long sides. Cut a second piece of cardboard that will cover the opposite side of the painting as well as fold over on the top and bottom to enclose the painting. Using heavy-grade packaging tape, put it all together and seal the package.
After you wrap each painting, clearly label them as fragile pieces of art with a permanent magic marker. Use large, easy-to-read letters that the movers will notice and be able to decipher. If you take these steps to protect your priceless paintings, you will be able to rest easy when the movers arrive.
For more information, contact Dixie Moving and Storage Inc. or a similar company.
Share30 April 2015
