Tips On Packaging Art For Shipping

You can never be too careful when packaging works of Art. At TyArt, we know that like no other. Over the past 20 years, we have shipped numerous works of art for collectors, artists, galleries, auction houses, and art institutions both in the United States and abroad. The process of packing artwork for shipping, no matter nationally or internationally, is a delicate one, and it is never the same. Each piece of art is unique, and each piece of art requires an individual approach when packing it for the transportation, with all the parameters assessed and all the nuances taken into account. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you don’t leave anything to chance and instead hire professional movers providing specialized fine art packing and crating services. However, if you are willing to do it yourself, take your time to read the following several tips from our professional art movers.

1.  PROTECT THE GLASS
   

If you are packing a painting, drawing, print, or any other artwork framed with glass, use painter’s tape on the glass to protect the surface of your artwork from damage if the glass is broken during the move.

2.   WRAP THE ARTWORK CAREFULLY

Depending on the type of art you are packing, use acid-free paper, bubble wrap, or plastic paper to wrap the artwork. You can use several wrapping materials to provide your piece of art with the better protection.

3.   OPT FOR A HIGH QUALITY CARDBOARD BOX

Choose a durable double- or triple-wall corrugated cardboard box and fill it with cushioning material to make sure that your artwork won’t move inside the box in transit. If you are shipping a painting, you can use cardboard sheets on both sides of the painting for a stronger cover.

4.   SHIP ART IN A WOODEN CRATE

The safest and most reliable method of packaging art is custom crating. Professional fine art moving companies offer a variety of crates that can be built to any specifications and requirements. If your artwork is properly packed and crated in wood, it is guaranteed to arrive at the destination intact.

5.   TAKE CARE OF THE ART INSURANCE

To have your art insured is always a smart decision. No one knows what may happen in transit, so it is always better to know that you will be refunded in case something goes wrong during the move.

If you are not sure about the right way of packaging art for shipping, please feel free to contact TyArt in Houston, Texas. We will be happy to provide you with any art packing and crating services at very competitive rates.