Oil Painting Moving Tips – Don't Make These Mistakes

Learn how to pack artwork for moving with professional techniques used by Happy2Move.

In this tutorial, Manny demonstrates how to protect and wrap artwork safely, including how to pack an oil painting for a local or long-distance move.

You’ll see step-by-step:
- How to prepare a safe packing area
- The materials to use (export wrap, acid-free tissue, craft tape)
- How to protect the front of a painting
- How to wrap artwork securely for transport
- When to use crating or additional front boarding
- The difference between packing for local vs. international moves

These are the same methods our team uses when packing high-value artwork during home and office removals across London.