Tuesday 8 August 2017

HOW TO SMARTLY PACK AND MOVE PAINTINGS AND FRAGILE ITEMS

Paintings, antique showpieces, mirrors, large glass paintings require a lot of care when they are to be moved somewhere else. A little scratch on them and they lose their worth. You have to make sure that the glass does not break and if it is canvas then it should not get torn. Whether you are shipping them or shifting them to a new gallery, the paintings require extra attention and care.


If you are soon moving your art gallery then here are some tips on how to pack and move. You can always call out for a professional help like VipVan who provides Man with Van services in Dublin.

Packing a Painting

The worst things that can happen to your painting are scratches, tears, breakage, and stains from food, smoke, coffee, and fingerprints.  To conserve the art work first, you will need to wrap the painting in a plastic paper to protect the canvas. To keep the painting safe cover it with a Styrofoam and then keep it inside a strong cardboard box. The painting should have enough cushioning inside the box so keep bubble wrap or thermocol in the empty spaces.

Heavy antique showpieces

Sculptures and heavy showpieces can be difficult to move. You can break down the items into small parts to make moving easier, before doing that take a picture so that it becomes easy to assemble it back. Measure the pieces to ensure they can easily move through the doors and hallways. Bubble wrap the entire piece and place it in a box with padding all around. For extra protection, you can mark the box as “Fragile” or “Handle with Care.”

Insurance

While packing and moving accidents can occur, so it is essential to take necessary precautions beforehand. Consult a good insurance agent for insurance cover of priceless paintings and sculptures. It will get you covered if the worst happens.

Consult professionals 

Packing and moving of your precious pieces will become hassle free if you hire a professional moving service. The team is trained and equipped with the best tools to take care of fragile items. Their services assure no mishaps.

If you need to pack and transport personal antiques then visit VipVan for professional man with van services in Dublin. They provide art gallery removal, office and house moves and many more services. Visit the website http://vipvan.ie for more information.

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