{"id":10709,"date":"2020-07-22T15:36:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T19:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artinsurancenow.com\/blog\/?p=10709"},"modified":"2020-10-15T15:56:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T19:56:12","slug":"guide-to-packing-art-antiques-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artinsurancenow.com\/blog\/guide-to-packing-art-antiques-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to packing art & antiques like a pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Art and antiques are an amazing investment and a beautiful\npart of your home. However, when it comes to relocating them to another home or\ngallery, people are faced with the problem of packing. Most people make the\nmistake of packing these items in the same way as the other things in their\nhomes. This way, they increase the risk of damaging valuable items and\ntherefore losing their favorite objects. So, to make sure your valuable belongings are safe during\ntransport<\/em>, learn to pack them properly. Here\u2019s a simple guide to packing\nart and antiques like a pro \u2013 the easy\nway<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give yourself enough time <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The biggest mistake you can make when packing art and antiques is to do it in a rush. We may indeed be faced with deadlines we have to meet and they require speed and efficiency<\/em>, but these fragile and valuable items require patience. Therefore, try to give yourself enough time to pack everything properly. A few extra steps and secure packing techniques will ensure that your items are safe during transport and you don\u2019t damage them while packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an inventory list <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another pro tip is to know exactly what you\u2019re moving \u2013 especially when packing antiques and other valuables. This might seem like an extra step that you don\u2019t need, but it has proved to be very useful for many. Therefore, if you\u2019re packing more than one item, or moving the entire house or a gallery, make sure you write down all the items you\u2019re packing<\/strong>. To make things easier \u2013 you can use an app to make your inventory list<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the value of your items <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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 When moving art and\nantiques, it\u2019s necessary to know the worth of the art pieces you have<\/a>. Make\nsure you get an appraisal from a professional and be ready if anything happens\nto the items during transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before packing art and antiques, inform on the number and worth of your items – and obtain the necessary insurance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare all the tools and supplies <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To pack fragile items, make sure you\u2019re ready to start the\nprocess \u2013 especially if there are a lot of them. It\u2019s necessary to get all the\nsupplies you\u2019ll need to pack everything safely, so once you start packing, you\ndon\u2019t need to take a break and go to the store, but can finish everything in\none take. To start packing art and antiques like a pro, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n