{"id":3784,"date":"2021-11-15T12:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/?p=3784"},"modified":"2021-12-16T15:11:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T15:11:39","slug":"how-to-properly-store-artwork-in-baltimore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/how-to-properly-store-artwork-in-baltimore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Store Artwork In Baltimore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a collection of artwork that you need to temporarily store? Whether you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/how-to-reduce-stress-when-remodeling-your-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remodeling your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you want to put away your artwork for a short-time, or your house is being built and you need to store long-term, there are several reasons why renting a storage unit for your paintings and sculptures is the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before you call UNITS of Baltimore to store your art pieces, here are a few things to keep in mind to protect your artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get Proper Packing Materials<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re storing a painting, then the piece is likely very important to you and it might be expensive, so it\u2019s imperative that you purchase the proper materials to ensure it stays clear of debris, dust, and rough surfaces while in storage. Here are a few items to consider purchasing for your art\u2019s protection:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper pads, storage blankets, or bubble wrap: use these to wrap your paintings thoroughly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing tape: this will help seal the paper pads or padding, so they remain in place<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art boxes: these are sturdy boxes that help prevent mechanical damages and scratches from deteriorating your art\u2019s value. They come in various forms, including cardboard tubes and wood crates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Optional) If your art piece is unframed, consider using a sheet of silicone release paper to cover the artwork, wrap it with glassine paper, and add a third layer of protection with storage blankets or bubble wrap.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Consider These Packing Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify an area of your storage unit that won\u2019t get a lot of traffic and is not near materials you\u2019ll access frequently. This will help reduce the chances of your artwork being accidently bumped when you\u2019re looking for other items. If you have multiple pieces of artwork, try to separate them instead of laying them on top of each other. If you plan to store the pieces long term, lay your artwork down on a flat service, ideally on acid-free paper or boards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Transport Your Artwork with Care<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pieces of artwork are bulky and inconveniently shaped to be transported in a car. Be careful if you decide to drive with your painting to ensure it doesn\u2019t flop around and get damaged. It\u2019s important to properly pack your pieces and firmly secure them to the floor bed of a truck or spacious backseat. Better yet, take the guesswork out of transporting your artwork by renting a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/storage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">portable storage unit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. UNITS of Baltimore can deliver a unit straight to your door for you to safely load your artwork and other items. Then our professional drivers transport the storage unit to our secure facility for short-term or long-term storing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have the guidelines to protect your artwork, give UNITS of Baltimore a <\/span><a href=\"tel:443-842-7400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fill out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/storage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a quote. We\u2019re a locally owned and operated family business with a state-of-the-art storage facility easily accessible from 695, I-95, I-70, I-295, I-97 and I-895. We\u2019re ready to help walk you through the process of storing your artwork and other precious items.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a collection of artwork that you need to temporarily store? 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