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Top 5 Art Moving Essentials

Malik

Whether you are an artist, a seasoned collector, or simply a person who loves and appreciates art, there may come a time when you have to move your priceless possessions. The process of art transportation is distinctly different from handling other household items. Moreover, fine art moving is an extremely challenging task, and, therefore, it should not be taken for granted. When it comes to such delicate items as artworks, extra care, and utmost caution are absolutely essential to ensure that everything reaches its destination in the best condition possible. Here are some moving and packing techniques required for the safe transportation of your treasures.

Top 5art moving essentials

1. Sculptures and statues

A statue is a realistic figure of a person or animal, usually made of concrete, marble, or bronze; while a sculpture is a three-dimensional art object that may be made of almost any material and does not have to be lifelike. One of the best ways to protect such oddly-shaped dart objects during the move is foam padding. Each piece should be wrapped in bubble wrap and put into a durable shipping box or custom-built crate filled with foam pieces covering each and every delicate edge of the artwork. Please do not try to move several objects in a single box, but instead, pack each one of them separately.

2. Art prints

A fine art print is often a highly valuable print that is printed from digital files, utilizing archival quality inks and acid-free paper. Whether you are going to pack a canvas print or a framed one, properly wrap it in special paper and then in bubble wrap, each piece individually. Use packing tape to ensure the proper packaging. Pay close attention to the corners of your prints because they are most vulnerable to damage during transportation. In addition, you may place your fine art prints in special envelopes that guarantee archival protection.

3. Paintings

Just like with fine art prints, each painting should be wrapped in special paper (e.g., glassine paper, tissue paper, etc.) and then in bubble wrap. You can also wrap your painting in plastic in order to protect it from moisture. After that, put the artwork in a cardboard box and carefully indicate the painting’s name, its size, your name, and destination address on the side and top of the box. Secure each side of the box with the packing tape.

4. Pianos

Moving a piano is extremely difficult and at the same time a delicate task that requires special training and perfect teamwork. When deciding on the moving method, you should keep in mind that any piano is an enormously heavy and bulky item that requires proper handling and packaging. One of the first things you should do is remove the piano lid. Then, surround and cover the piano casing, soundboard, strings, and keyboard with thickly padded blankets. Pay extra attention to the cardboard crating as it is a shield that will protect the delicate soundboard. Properly wrap the lid and legs of the piano. Make sure that the piano is completely wrapped and sealed on all sides with the packing tape.

5. Antique furniture

When moving furniture of exceptional value (e.g., antique furniture), you need to follow certain rules to facilitate the process of transportation. The most appropriate packaging materials for furniture are professional protective wraps and special moving blankets. Every single piece should be properly packed and, in many cases, additionally crated in wood to ensure safe and secure delivery. Along with that, you should avoid overpacking as it may badly affect both your antique furniture and environment.

To summarize the above information, moving art is, in fact, an art by itself. Therefore, learning how to move your fine art and other valuable and fragile items is an extremely important part of the relocation process. Good luck!