If you don’t have extensive experience shipping artwork, doing so can be highly intimidating because of the value and fragility of paintings, drawings, and other types of art. Whether you’re moving homes, offices, or have just won or sold a piece of artwork at auction, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that your valuable pieces will arrive at their destination safely! In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how you can safely & securely pack and ship your valuable artwork!
DIY Art Packing & Crating Tips
When packing or crating a fragile piece of art to be shipped, the most important thing to focus on is padding the item. The first decision you need to make is the materials that you’ll use. Cardboard box? Bubble wrap? Wooden crate? Making the right decision for your specific piece of artwork is critical for ensuring that it arrives at its destination safely. Once you’ve decided on the material that you’ll pack the artwork in, it’s time to add some other materials to protect it during transit:
- Wrap the piece in non-acidic foam wrap
- Wrap it in several layers of bubble wrap to help protect it from small bumps
- If you’re using a wooden crate, be sure to line the crate with at least one inch of polyethylene foam
- Be sure that there is no space between the artwork and the box or crate to reduce shifting around during transit
When shipping a valuable piece of artwork, you shouldn’t be afraid to spend a little extra money for the best possible materials in order to ensure that your art gets to its destination safe & sound!
Custom Packing, Crating, & Shipping Service
The best way to ensure that your artwork gets to its destination safely is by hiring a company that offers a custom packing, crating, & shipping service (like our team at Extreme Packing Solutions)! We have decades of experience shipping art, antiques, electronics, and almost every other kind of fragile item, so you’ll be able to rest assured knowing that your valuable artwork is in good hands! Here’s how our custom crating & shipping service works:
- Contact us or fill out the form on our website for a free estimate.
- We’ll custom make a wooden crate or box that perfectly fits your piece of artwork.
- We’ll use one or more types of foam or other packing material to ensure that your artwork is padded & protected during transit.
- Finally, we’ll fully insure your item(s) and ship it anywhere in the world using our extensive network of carriers!
Contact Extreme Packing Solutions!
If you have any questions about the custom crating, packing, and shipping services we offer for artwork and other valuable items, please don’t hesitate to contact Extreme Packing Solutions! Our team provides residents & businesses of the Greater Boston area and beyond with a wide variety of shipping services for all kinds of items! Give us a call at (978) 232-9190 or fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! If you would like a free quote, please click here to fill out our estimate form!