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Removals Tip: How to pack Mirrors and Picture Frames in Sudbury and Suffolk
| Author: Cathy Challis | Published: 4th December 2019 08:54 |
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Removals Tip: How to pack Mirrors and Picture Frames in Sudbury and Suffolk
Packing for your house removal can be a daunting task, Where do you start? When do you start? Especially if your moving date is only provisional. At Todds Removals we always advise starting to pack as early as you can and one thing you can pack early without causing too much inconvenience is framed pictures and photos.
Here is Todds Removals Ltd's guide to packing framed pictures and photos and also mirrors:
The Equipment you will need is:
Blanket or similar for protection during packing
Packing Paper
Cardboard Boxes
Bubble Wrap for those more delicate and intricate frames
Packing Tape
Marker Pen
Firstly if there is a glass panel in front of the picture in the frame, using packing tape, tape an X on the glass. This holds the glass in place should it be damaged during the move and will stop it damaging the picture or frame.
Next find a flat surface big enough to lay the picture on, the floor is fine if you only have one or two to do, otherwise we would suggest using the dining table to save your back. Spread the blanket over your chosen surface, use it folded for extra cushioning. Wrap the picture in the packing paper don't skimp on paper use two or three sheets, more if necessary, for added protection. Don't be tempted to use newspaper as this can leave dirty marks on your frames. If the frame is delicate or ornate put a layer of bubble wrap around the paper. Use tape to hold the paper and bubble wrap layers in place use it lengthways and widthways to keep it secure. Don't worry about what your package looks like. Don't forget to label it so you know which picture it is when it comes to unpacking.
If the wrapped picture will fit into a packing box place it inside in an upright position this is stronger than laying it flat. Put a couple of sheets of packing paper in the bottom of the box first and them place other wrapped pictures beside it ensuring you can still lift the box. Fill any gaps with other items to be moved such as cushions, linens, soft toys or scrunched up packing paper. Seal your box with packing tape and label with room and contents.
If your picture is too big to be packed into a packing box you can either purchase special picture boxes or you can make your own using regular packing boxes.
To make the box flatten a packing box and lay it flat on your blanket. Place wrapped picture on top and fold cardboard around picture to make a custom sized box. Seal one end with tape and fill any gaps with scrunched up packing paper to stop picture moving about. Seal up with tape and label box as fragile and with room and contents to help when it comes to unpacking.
When it comes to loading the lorry or van on removal day ensure pictures are loaded in the upright position.
If you don't have the time or have lots of pictures to pack why not let Todds Removals pack them for you? Giving you peace of mind that your items will be packed to professional standards.
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