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Some of the most fragile items you have to move are artwork. These keepsake items can be awkward depending on their size and delicate due to glass and other elements. It’s essential to take proper care and precautions to make sure they make it safely through the journey from one place to the next.
Shleppers Moving & Storage is sharing some simple tips for how to move art safely, in fact, we even offer an art moving and crating service to ensure your masterpieces aren’t damaged during your move.
Use the Right Supplies
Keeping your artwork and wall hangings protected starts with the right supplies. First, stock up on the proper packing supplies like bubble wrap, packing paper, packing tape, and appropriately sized boxes to provide a secure fit for wall art. If you are packing smaller pieces, like family photos, pack them together with others of similar sizes and fill in gaps with bubble wrap or towels to prevent shifting.
Wrap Them Carefully
Lay out the packing paper or bubble wrap, then place the artwork face-down. The paper should be twice the size of the item you want to pack so that you can wrap it snuggly like a present. All items should be wrapped separately, even small pieces, to ensure nothing rubs together and is secure.
Make Sure to Label It
Once it’s packed and ready to go, it’s time to label it. Your movers and anyone else handling the item must know that what’s in it is fragile. Make it very clear by marking the box with the word “FRAGILE” in a large, clear manner on both sides to ensure the professional movers know to take extra care of your artwork.
Move it Carefully
Fragile items, especially artwork, should be placed on the moving truck with care. Hiring NYC professional movers like Shleppers will ensure to place the items on their sides and wedge them between heavy objects to keep them from moving and shifting during transit.
Shleppers Can Answer Your Moving Questions
While we all appreciate it when our friends and family offer to help us move, the chances of them treating our belongings with the same level of care that we would are slim. Let’s not forget that if you’re running around trying to get everything settled you might not see your older brother shoving your priceless art pieces in the corner of the moving truck. NOT good.
When you hire professional movers like Shleppers, you get peace of mind and the freedom to focus on what you need to accomplish while we handle all the heavy lifting! Our team is experienced in moving canvas art, paintings, and sculptures, you name it! We’ll help ensure all your items, not just your artwork, are stored correctly in our trucks safely so they’re ready for the trip ahead. Contact Shleppers Moving & Storage to get a FREE QUOTE for your move NOW!