Guide to Packing Antiques, Fine China, and Glassware On your moving day, you should take extra care when moving your antiques. Antique moving requires moving boxes instead of moving bags to make sure that they are well- protected from damage during the moving process. Expert moving companies have an experienced team of moving professionals that you can trust to move your fine china and other antiques without causing any hassles in the process. It's time to plan packing! Before antiques and holiday decorations are being packed away for moving to storage, or worse yet, a far-away unfamiliar location. However, if you want your antiques, fine china, and glassware to arrive safely at their destination, there are several things you can do before moving day. IS YOUR MOVING COMPANY EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR MOVING CHALLENGES? First, you should check to ensure that your moving company is equipped to handle antiques and china. Make sure you are hiring moving specialists who will pack and protect your valuables. Companies moving your items should also be able to provide insurance coverage for your antique furniture, fine china, or glassware. You may pay a higher price for this moving service, but it will be worth it if you have to make a claim. WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK MOVING POLICIES BEFORE ENLISTING MOVERS?
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Guide to Packing Antiques, Fine China, and Glassware
On your moving day, you should take extra care when moving your antiques. Antique moving requires moving boxes instead of moving bags to make sure that they are well-protected from damage during the moving process.
Expert moving companies have an experienced team of moving professionals that you can trust to move your fine china and other antiques without causing any hassles in the process.
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Guide to Packing Antiques, Fine China, and Glassware On your moving day, you should take extra care when moving your antiques. Antique moving requires moving boxes instead of moving bags to make sure that they are well- protected from damage during the moving process. Expert moving companies have an experienced team of moving professionals that you can trust to move your fine china and other antiques without causing any hassles in the process. It's time to plan packing! Before antiques and holiday decorations are being packed away for moving to storage, or worse yet, a far-away unfamiliar location. However, if you want your antiques, fine china, and glassware to arrive safely at their destination, there are several things you can do before moving day. IS YOUR MOVING COMPANY EQUIPPED TO HANDLE YOUR MOVING CHALLENGES? First, you should check to ensure that your moving company is equipped to handle antiques and china. Make sure you are hiring moving specialists who will pack and protect your valuables. you have to make a claim. Be aware of the moving policy for packing dishes and fine china. Find out before moving day exactly what the coverage is - and if there is any limitation. Check out how payment would be made for damages or loss coverage for packing dishes and flatware during moving services moving antiques. Before moving, make sure that you count all the moving boxes to double-check enough moving boxes to pack all your items. This is especially important if you have fine china & crystal. Some moving companies will not be moving antiques, plates, and dishes. Check moving company references before moving day. If they do not answer your calls or provide any in-person evaluation before moving day, keep moving! MISTAKES TO AVOID WHILE PACKING ANTIQUES, FINE CHINA, AND GLASSWARE 1) If you plan on buying moving pads or any other wrapping materials, including moving paper, around your antiques, you should make sure they are securely wrapped first. Then, label them clearly so they are given special attention. 2) When wrapping moving paper around your antiques, you should consider placing those wrapped items into boxes. If you are using moving pads around some items, do not stack them on top of one another. You should wrap them around your antiques then place them into storage boxes or crates. 3) Do not wrap antiques or other fragile items only in moving pads without having a way to label them. 4) When moving glassware, moving boxes are a must. You should make sure that your antiques are wrapped with bubble wrap, foam pads and/or wrapping paper AND for safety sakes make sure that you have “stuffed” each glass with paper or foam to avoid having them be compacted and breaking. ALWAYS have labels or contents written on the outside of moving boxes to prevent moving day blues and any moving issues. ISSUES WITH MOVING BELTS 1) Do not use a moving pad or moving paper as a cover If you have a situation where a moving belt will be used to get items in and out of a container or vehicle. Those belts do not detect moving pads, so glassware can potentially get broken. 2) If you plan on wrapping your antiques with moving paper instead of moving pads, moving belts will not cause any damage. If they are wrapped with moving papers instead of moving pads, make sure that you cover all of your antiques individually since moving belts can't detect moving paper any more than they detect moving pads 3) Do not pack moving boxes with moving pads. If moving belts run over moving pads, antiques could break. Moving belts cannot tell the difference between moving blankets and rolling paper, which can cause moving day blues for your antiques. 9) If you plan on wrapping your antique china in moving paper instead of moving blankets, make sure that the moving paper is moving belt-friendly. You should also cover it outside of moving boxes instead of moving belts so moving belts can detect moving sheets as much as possible. Moving paper is usually not moving blanket friendly; however, some moving pieces are moving blanket friendly. 10) As for antiques, moving belts will not cause any moving issues on a moving day. Wrapping paper should be taped onto moving glassware to prevent moving belts from running over it. If you decide to wrap moving antiques in moving papers instead of moving blankets, make sure that you cover all of your antiques individually since moving belts can't tell the difference between moving paper and moving blankets. NEED PRACTICAL TIPS TO PACK YOUR FINE CHINA AND VALUABLES? HERE ARE SOME USEFUL WAYS TO GET THE JOB DONE IN NO TIME! Are you wondering how to pack your antiques, fine china, and glassware? Here are some valuable instructions on how to pack fragile items for moving antiques. 1. You should always wrap antiques with foam or bubble wrap as opposed to moving pads. This will provide better antique protection and help your moving insurance for glassware cover moving damages or losses. 2. This is not the time to scrimp on moving boxes! Spending a few extra dollars per moving box will mean that you are taking the proper moving boxes precautions, which can make a huge difference in your moving experience. 3. Make sure to pack all of your items with foam instead of moving pads. This will provide better moving protection when packing dishes and flatware during moving antiques. 4. You should always wrap your more fragile antiques with foam or bubble wrap as opposed to moving pads for better protection. This will provide the best china protection and protect flatware from damage or loss. 5. Before you decide to pack any of your dishes in moving boxes, make sure to wrap them in individual sheets of foam, then over wrap them with bubble wrap. This will provide the best moving insurance for glassware during the moving process. 6. When packing your antiques, pack fragile items first: fill large moving boxes for dishes and small packets for small items (plates, bowls, etc.). 7. Wrap foam or bubble wrap tightly around glassware and be careful not to let the wrapping slip when putting the items into boxes. 8. Place all wrapped items into either sturdy cardboard boxes or crates; fill any voids or gaps with tissue paper. This will not move around and rub against your fragile item if it is firmly packed. 9. Place your wrapped item in the moving box upright or at an angle to allow air to circulate freely. Do not lay it flat. 10. Fill in any open areas between boxes with moving pads. 11. Seal each box and label it accordingly: mark the boxes as "Fragile - Handle with Care." 12. Use your packing lists to ensure that you don't leave anything behind! An excellent way to organize your list is by room and item type. Make sure to record the number of each different item (including China) so that you know how many. Source Link: https://truxgo.net/blogs/19166/68238/guide-to-packing-antiques-fine-china- Why Should You Check Moving Policies Before Enlisting Movers? Mistakes to Avoid While Packing Antiques, Fine China, and Glassware