[CS] How to pack the image for transport?

One of the products that can cause a lot of problems in terms of proper packaging are images of various kinds. Why? Primarily because the fragile canvas can be damaged during transportation. This is especially true if it is stretched on pre-prepared frames. Do you run your own studio or perhaps sell different kinds of paintings and canvases? Find out the answer to the question of how to secure a painting in shipment and how to pack a painting in transit.

What to pack a painting in when shipping – types of paintings

Running your own studio or photography shop often requires you to deliver a commission to a customer. The customer usually does not have the option of personal pickup and therefore cannot take full responsibility for shipping. We are well aware that when packaging the finished product, you want to ensure maximum safety so that the image arrives at its destination intact.

What types of images can be packaged and sent by post or courier? This all depends on the service you offer. Of the many designs, the most common are classic images painted on canvas with watercolor or oil paints. Increasingly, we are also seeing finished prints prepared on stretched canvas imitating a painting. Many manufacturers have also chosen to supply popular posters. How should a painting be packaged for shipment and should each type of decorative product be prepared in the same way?

What to pack paintings in for transport – product packaging

The best way to prepare different types of paintings for shipping is to pack them in specially reinforced cardboard boxes. The products offered by RAJA are cardboard boxes of the highest quality that can be used successfully during transport. Due to the delicate construction of the paintings, it is worth considering the choice of specially reinforced boxes, which have been manufactured using 5 or 7 layers. This will certainly provide excellent protection from various types of mechanical damage, creasing and other factors that could adversely affect the quality of the canvas being placed.

When selecting the cartons, you need to consider their size. Picture cartons should be slightly larger than the frame itself and their width should not leave too much clearance once the product is inside the packaging. This will ensure that the product does not shift during transit and will definitely arrive safely at the address you have specified.

How to secure the picture in the package – products used to fill and secure

Packaging alone, although very strong, may not be enough when shipping fragile items such as paintings. To ensure maximum protection, it’s a good idea to rely on the packaging accessories you place inside the parcel. The first of these will be protective profiles and cornerswhich are made of soft but durable materials. These can be successfully matched to the edges of fine canvas and applied to each edge. They are ideal for protecting wooden, plastic and metal frames as well as canvases that have been stretched over the frame and do not require further decorating.

In addition to protecting the edges, it is a good idea to use the very popular bubble wrap. This is available in a number of different variations. It is extremely important that it is prepared from durable polyethylene. This makes it resistant not only to damage, but also to moisture and various types of dirt. Moreover, bubble wrap consists of two layers that have been filled with air in the meantime. This perfectly absorbs all kinds of shocks and provides effective protection for every packaged product.

Packing paintings in transit – what to look out for?

Are you wondering whether you can fit more than one painting in one shipment? In principle, this shouldn’t be a big problem as long as you protect each one properly. Remember that paintings can be exposed to external damage, but they can also rub against each other inside the shipment. That’s why it’s a good idea to include cardboard dividers in your shipment in addition to using specialised films. Such a solution will certainly enable the shipment to be sent properly.

What should I wrap the image in for shipping? The most popular solutions

If you choose to ship your painting via a shipping company, it is important to properly protect the painting from creasing and damage. Which packaging to choose depends on a number of factors. However, the main one will be the format of the canvas or other material you intend to send. When looking for the right packaging, you can opt for:

• cardboard boxes various sizes, which can easily accommodate images up to 650 × 450 × 50 mm,
• classic large cardboard boxes in which you can successfully send more than one image. Provided, of course, that each one is sufficiently separated,
• for posters and paintings that are sent without a fixed frame, choose cardboard tubes. You can easily roll up the posters and send them to the customer so they receive them in perfect condition.

How to pack paintings and posters for shipping?

How and in what to wrap a painting for shipping? In addition to the cartons and protective packaging, it will certainly be useful to have other accessories that will make the packaging more efficient and provide the courier with the necessary information about the value of the shipment. For this purpose it is worth buying:

• packing tape,
• self-adhesive labels,
• information and warning labels (Caution! Up/down, Fragile!),
• protective stretch film,
• decorative packaging and padding for smaller products.