Everything You Need to Know About Art Crating

If you are an artist, an art collector, or an exhibitor, you must know that transporting art needs to be dealt with care. Poor handling by untrained personnel can damage art, costing you dearly. Each piece of art has individual storing requirements. If not shipped carefully, external factors such as rough roads and bad weather can ruin your art. Therefore, you must hire an expert from an art crating company to help you safely ship large paintings and fragile sculptures. 

Packing

The packing of fine art is determined by whether it’s two or three dimensional. If you have unframed prints or artwork on paper, it should be sandwiched between mat board backing and may board window, which should then be bubble-wrapped before crating. 

In case of unframed canvas pieces, directly bubble-wrap it and sandwich this in a flat cupboard that’s a few inches larger than the canvas piece. Then put it in a padded reinforced crate. Meanwhile, for 3D artwork, soft packing with custom cavity packed boxes will create a safe barrier between the objects. 

Crating

A variety of options are available for creating your art. TyArt crates last for years and are known for their durability in the museum industry. Collectors and institutions respect us for our high-quality standards. 

We offer slipcase protection crates, which are ideal for shipping art through art shuttle or hand carrying. There are also travel frames, best suited for protecting while storing and shipping artwork, but not for freight. We give it additional security by adding t-plates on travel frames, so nothing touches the art’s surface. 

Slat crates are travel frames for 3D objects such as furniture, chandeliers, or medium-to-large sculptures. They are appropriate for transportation via white glove services only. We use braces to secure the items and restrict their movement. 

The best crates for international shipping are the museum and traveling exhibition crates. You can use them to transport any artwork, including 3D objects. 

Shipping

A professional art moving company should have trucks specially equipped for shipping artwork. Such trailers are climate controlled, have a tracking system, and an air ride suspension to ensure a smooth and safe ride.  

For added security, you can create labels and put them on packages. These labels should have the receiving party’s address and contact details, your contact details, and instructions on how to handle the crate. If you are confused about labeling, contact the shipping company to identify and label packages clearly. 

Professional art crating

TyArt should be your one-stop destination for all your art shipping needs. We specialize in art installations, crating, storage, transport, displays, and professional picture hanging services in Houston. From slipcases to museum-grade crating, we offer specific crates for your artwork. We transport art both locally and internationally. If you want to get a free estimate on your project, please call us at 713.869.4044. Alternatively, you can also fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll get in touch with you.