Expert Tips on How to Pack an Oil Painting for Shipping

Pro Tips on How to Wrap, Pack and Ship an Oil on Canvas Painting

West Palm Beach, United States - September 15, 2023 / Navis Pack & Ship of West Palm Beach & South Florida /

If you're an art enthusiast or collector, you know how valuable and delicate oil paintings can be. So, when it comes to packing and shipping these precious works of art, it's essential to take the utmost care to ensure their safe arrival. Whether you're relocating, shipping artwork to a gallery, or bringing a new purchase home, taking the necessary precautions to handle your precious oil paintings is vital.

On-site High-Value Art Packing and Shipping Services in Palm Beach, FL

Navis Pack & Ships on-site packing services provide customers with the convenience of having a team come directly to the customers location, eliminating the need for their customers to transport their artwork to a separate facility. This not only saves the customer time and effort but also reduces the risk of damage during transit.

Preparing valuable artwork for transportation is crucial to avoid any potential damage that would depreciate its value. At Navis Pack & Ship, our professional team specializes in on-site high-value art packing, ensuring that your precious pieces are protected and secure throughout the entire journey, stated Andy Ahrens, Independent Owner of Navis Pack & Ship of West Palm Beach and South Florida.

We understand the importance of preserving the integrity and value of your artwork, which is why we employ skilled technicians who are well-versed in handling delicate and valuable pieces. With many years of experience in the artwork shipping and packing industry, our Navis Pack & Ship team has developed a meticulous process that guarantees the utmost care and attention to detail, said Ahrens.

From paintings and sculptures to antique furniture and delicate glasswork, Navis has the expertise to pack and ship a wide range of high-value art. Our team uses top-of-the-line packing materials, including custom-made crates, foam padding, and temperature-controlled packaging, to ensure maximum protection against potential hazards such as vibrations, temperature changes, and impact, shared Ahrens.

What is the Best Way to Wrap and Ship an Oil on Canvas Painting?

Top 7 Tips on How to Wrap, Pack, and Ship an Oil on Canvas Painting.

1. Wrap in acid-free Glassine paper.
2. Protect with heavy-duty, double-wall corrugated sheets.
3. Wrap in two layers of large bubble, bubble wrap.
4. Placed in custom-made, foam-lined wood crate alone or with other paintings.
5. Safeguard Your Masterpieces: Choose a Reliable Pack and Ship Company.
6. Entrust your treasured artwork to professionals who understand the intricacies and delicacy involved in packing and transporting such valuable items.
7. Only use ISPM 15 stamped heat-treated wood by a certified IPPC facility like Navis Pack & Ship when shipping internationally.

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), which is governed by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), developed international Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15). This measure specifically focuses on the requirements to treat wood materials of a thickness greater than 6mm, used to ship products between countries.