Moving home is not easy without packing. Over the years, we all have accumulated many things, including furniture, kitchen and home appliances, clothing, and the more fragile items like mirrors and art. These delicate items can be difficult to pack because they are at risk of being broken so you need to take care. These items include mirrors and paintings, sculptures, canvas, photo frames and other delicate pieces.
Good packing material is the first thing to remember when packaging delicate items. You can use boxes, bubble wrap, adhesives, and pasting tapes to pack delicate items.
Wrap your mirror with white parcel tape paper first, then tape it diagonally with packing tape. It is best to avoid sticking the tape directly on the mirror as this can cause adhesive marks which are difficult to remove. The tape will stay in place even if your mirror breaks if you place it diagonally. Then wrap the mirror with bubble wrap. Finally tie the box with a rope.
You should pack paintings, canvas, and other similar items the same way you would pack a mirror. This will ensure that the items don't move around during the move.
You will need to handle a sculpture you are transporting. Because sculptures are unique in shape, they need to be stored in regular cartons. Wrap it in bubble wrap and place it in the middle of the box. To ensure that the sculpture doesn't touch the box edges, make sure the actual box is bigger than the sculpture. You will then need to fill the wall with foam peanuts. The box should be taped at the opening. Finally, tie the rope around the box. Make sure to label the box as "Fragile" so that the movers can handle it with extra care.
You can also hire professional movers if you have the funds. You will be provided with all the necessary equipment and materials to properly pack every item you wish to move from one place to another. If your budget is not sufficient, it's important to take care of everything so you can transport your belongings with minimal damage and possibly no damage.