It does not matter your reason for wanting to ship your furniture, you will agree that you need to take utmost care when shipping furniture. No matter where you are moving to, broken parts and dents are some of the things you don’t want in furniture. So, how do you ensure that doesn’t happen?
Before we begin to discuss how to ship your furniture, we must look at things to leave behind if possible.
What to leave behind
You should understand that the less you carry, the less you pay. This means that there will be some pieces of furniture that you can do without in your new home, and it will only be wise not to carry those along.
Find out if it will be cheaper to buy in the new country. Thankfully, not all things are irreplaceable. So, you can consider the cost of shipping as to buying a new one in the country you are moving to. If the latter is less expensive, isn’t it better to buy a new one then?
Another thing you should consider when moving furniture is the weather. Leather and wooden furniture are sensitive to the weather. So, if the new place or country is humid or even very dry, your furniture will suffer.
Will you have space for it? Do you really need it? These are some of the questions you should answer before deciding on what furniture to ship. You should make sure your furniture is really needed and that it fits where you are shipping it to.
How to ship your furniture
Pieces of furniture are delicate materials and any exposure after packing could mean danger. You need to ensure you pack well. The tips below will help you to pack your furniture will little or no problems.
Leave no space unused
Say you will be moving drawers and cabinets; it will be wise to make good use of them. When you are packing, put together all small items and put them inside the cabinets. Only make sure to shrink-wrap the items so the contents stay in place.
Pull everything apart
All parts of your furniture that can be dismantled should be pulled apart. Bed frames, wardrobes, tables, chairs are some items that can be disassembled. Then put the screws and small parts in sealable plastic bags.
Give fragile items attention
You have to look after the fragile items if you don’t want to incur a loss. Use bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard sheets, and blankets where applicable to pack your fragile items. If possible, remove glass parts from your furniture and pack them separately. If not, then use thick cardboard cut-outs around them and tape the glass surfaces.
Conclusion
Parking your furniture and shipping them is no easy task. You have to ensure that no parts are left exposed and that you label everything while also managing space intelligently. All of these are much hassle especially if you have other duties that need your attention. That is why you should let Extreme Packing Solutions help you with the shipping. Not only can we help you pack without issues, but we will also ensure your furniture gets to the other end in one piece. Contact us today by giving us a call at 978-232-9190 or by filling out a contact form!