Packing up your delicate items can be daunting when it comes to moving. You want to make sure that your picture frames and other breakable items are securely cushioned enough that they will make it from one location to another. Even if you’re just storing your pictures and frames, you want to make sure that they are kept in a safe place where they won’t be damaged by different temperatures or other heavy boxes placed on them. There are five different types of shipping supplies that are a necessity when it comes to packing your delicate items. They are a thick blanket, mirror box, packing tape, packing paper and bubble wrap. By following the steps below, you can ensure that your most precious treasures will be kept safe, secure and easily accessed.
You will want to get a thick blanket and lay it down on a flat, dry surface. Lay your picture frame in the middle of the blanket and wrap up each end until there is sufficient padding to protect your frame. You can also use a mirror box to place the picture frame in. They usually sell them at supply stores like PackagingSupplies.com. Make sure that the box is slightly bigger than the frame. You can store smaller picture frames in the box as well, you will just need to make sure that you individually wrap each frame very well. You can also wrap your picture frames with packing paper. Make sure that you wrap the frame several times to create a fairly good cushion and secure with packing tape. After you’ve wrapped it with wrapping paper, use the bubble wrap to cover the picture with even more protection. This will prevent it from bouncing and rubbing on other items. When you go to place your pictures in a bigger box, place some wadded-up packing paper in the bottom of the box. Lay your frames in the box and fill any extra space with packing paper. Make sure that they can’t easily move around in the box and if the box gets bounced by the moving truck, your frames aren’t going to take a beating. Finally, tape the box shut and mark it as “FRAGILE” in large letters. This will let whoever is moving the box know that they should be very careful.
If you find yourself pressed for time and aren’t able to take all of the necessary steps to make sure your picture frames are kept safe for travel, you can schedule a pick-up. You just simply let them know that you’re storing fragile items and they will do the rest of the job for you. They will arrive at your house with the necessary tools and items to wrap each picture frame. They will intentionally transport it to a secure temperature-controlled storage facility that will keep them safe. In addition to storage, they also create an online photo catalog so you can view your inventory and remember what you have in storage.
