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Art frames and paintings are fragile priceless assets. One must be extra careful when packing them for moving days to prevent damages such as broken frames, shattered glass of your painting, and precious art frames. To prevent your art frame from getting damaged, here’s a guide to learn how to pack art frames and put things together for your moving day.
How to Pack Art Frames
Pick out Supplies
Getting the appropriate materials available before you start packing is a smart step to take while preparing to pack art frames for moving day. Materials needed are;
- Packing tape
- Bubble wrap
- Moving boxes
- Packing paper
- Archival paper
- Flat foam
- Artist’s tape
- Boxes
Step by Step Procedures for Packing Precious Art Frames
Having sorted out the suitable materials to Pack your precious art frames and paintings, let’s dive into the step-by-step guide in packing these items:
Step 1: Put Together all Painting and Art Frames
Move around your home and remove all the paintings and art frames on your walls. Always be careful while removing them so as not to drop them.
Step 2: Set up a Room
Set aside a room fully prepared with a spacious table covered with a thick cloth to cushion the paintings, then place the paintings and art frames on the table.
Step 3: Protect Frames with Glass Piece
Most art frames are covered in glass at the front; it’s important to pad these glass fragments to keep them safe during packing. There are several ways to protect these glass fragments;
- Firstly, by creating an X across the glass surface, using an artist tape. This helps to keep the glass in one piece during transit.
- Lastly, wrap with cardboard. Make sure you use slightly bigger cardboards to cover the glass surface and secure it with masking tape.
Step 4: Wrap your Art Frame
With the surfaces of your precious artworks and paintings facing down, place them in the middle of the packing paper, using two or more sheets, and seal loose ends.
Step 5: Secure Precious Paintings and Art Frames with Bubble Wrap
One or more layers of Bubble wraps can be used for additional cushioning and safety. Close loose ends with packing tape. It would be best not to use the Bubble wrap in direct contact with your artworks to prevent you from ruining them.
Step 6: Box the Items
Here, you get to separate the artworks and paintings based on their sizes to be kept in the same boxes and stacked vertically rather than flat. Remember to box bigger items separately, while smaller pieces can be wrapped and boxed together.
Step 7: Finishing Touch
Add extra paddings to fill out extra space in the box to prevent the artwork from tilting. Finally, seal the box and label it as “fragile.” This will send information to whoever comes across it to handle the box with care.
In Need of Expert service?
I hope with this quick guide, your precious art frames and paintings will be in a safe form on your moving day. If you need high-quality professional service in moving your prized artwork, Search no more because Gilbert Moving & Storage is the best pick. These professionals focus on keeping your art piece protected and safe for and during shipment. Call Gilbert Moving & Storage today!
