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Antiques and Arts
Antiques and art pieces are often treasured for the way they
capture a moment in time. As heirlooms, investments or
inventory, their value is based on how well they are preserved.
When preparing to store paintings, antique furniture or mirrors,
keep these tips in mind:
Find the Right Self-Storage Unit
• Controlling the temperature within the storage unit is
essential. When comparing facilities, ask about the availability
of climate control. This uses central air and heat to maintain a
temperature within the unit of 50-80 degrees and reduce
humidity. Some facilities have a dehumidifier as well -- usually
for units on the first floor or subterranean levels.
• Transporting your antiques or art from the truck to your unit
can open up opportunities for damage. Consider looking for a
drive up unit, or an inside unit on the ground floor. If your
unit is on an upper level, be sure there’s an elevator. Many
facilities have dollies and carts available for your use at the
facility as well.
• If it’s worth storing, it’s worth insuring. Most storage
facilities require proof of insurance covering your belongings
to at least $2,000. Extra Storage offers to find you an
affordable insurance company that will save you money as well as
give you peace of mind.
Pack with Care
• Wrap mirrors and pictures in protective covering such as thick
blankets, bubble wrap or felt, and mark them as “Fragile.” Clear
plastic wrap can be used instead of tape to secure packing
materials – it comes on rolls sold at office and packing supply
stores. Cardboard corners can be purchased to protect the
sharpest, weakest areas of frames. Felt can be bought off the
bolt at fabric stores.
• Boxes specifically designed for packing mirrors or large
paintings can be purchased at packaging supply stores. Some
storage facilities sell quality packing supplies including these
boxes for your convenience.
• Mirrors and framed artwork should never be stored flat, as
they can collapse under their own weight.
• If you're storing upholstered products such as mattresses and
sofas, consider investing in covers, bags or sheeting for
additional protection. Storage and moving facilities often sell
large heavy-duty bags for this purpose.
• Disassemble weak or heavy pieces of furniture, such as a
mirror attached to a dresser, or a headboard from a bed frame.
Wrap and cover the separate sections, clearly marking them as
parts of a whole. Keep assembly components such as screws and
bolts together in a plastic bag and tape the bag to bubble wrap
or plastic wrapped around the appropriate piece of furniture.
• Cover chair legs with bubble wrap or rags for extra
protection.
• Don’t stack antique furniture – leave it free standing.
• Spray wood furniture with a good quality furniture polish
before storing it to give it some added protection.
• Treat leather items with a leather conditioner before you
store them.
• Wipe down metal objects and tools with a little oil before
storing them to avoid rust formation that can occur when the
tools are not used regularly.
• Separate lamp bases and lampshades and wrap them for
protection. Remove any light bulbs.
• Consider having awkward or heavy pieces packed professionally.
Talk to your storage facility manager or local pack-and-ship
store about options.
As you go, keep an inventory of every item you’ve packed –
perhaps by taking a picture of each piece before it’s wrapped.
Ideally, include an estimate of the replacement value of each
item you store. These steps will help you make accurate
insurance claims in case of unforeseen damage or loss, and
estimate appropriate coverage levels.
Extra Storage can be a great resource for storage solutions and
packing hints. Be sure to ask them for guidance – they may have
important information you wouldn’t have considered otherwise.
Learn More About Extra Storage!!
Chula Vista Extra Public Self Storage units are designed with the
security of your belongings, your budget and convenience in
mind. For all your personal and commercial storage needs,
we have 24 hour on site management available to ensure the
safety and security of all your belongings.
Call Chula Vista Extra Public Self Storage units professional team at 1-619-427-2122 or
email us
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