Do you have more artworks than wall space? You can protect your art in a North Miami storage unit at a reasonable cost. Every year, art collectors from around the world travel to Miami for Art Basel in Miami Beach. Residents of Miami also take advantage of having so many exciting artworks for sale in one place. Indeed, the show involves participation from more than 250 galleries across the globe, and it welcomes more than 70,000 visitors to South Florida every year. If you live in North Miami and frequently make purchases at the show or at other galleries around town, you might discover that you have run out of wall space. When you do not have enough space in your home for all of your art purchases, you can rely on the safe and secure storage options available through US Storage Centers in North Miami. The following are some important tips for storing your art. Keep Proper Documentation A self-storage unit in North Miami is a great way to keep your art safe when you cannot display all of it at once. One of the most important things to do before you actually store your art, however, is to ensure that you have all of the proper documentation in the event of a loss. While the US Storage Centers facility at 1396 Northeast 125th Street is safe and secure, Floridians know that inclement weather (including tropical storms and hurricanes) can strike without a lot of warning. As such, it is important to have all of your paperwork in place just in case you need to file an insurance claim. What do we mean by proper documentation? First, take a photo of every painting, sculpture, or mixed media piece you own. With each photograph, keep a written description of the piece, as well as information about when and where you obtained it, and the purchase price. You can use Artwork Archive to store this information online so that it is easy to find if you need it. You should also note the date you began storing the artwork in a storage facility. Clean Your Art to Prepare it for the Storage Unit Microfiber clothes often are best for getting rid of dust from any hard surfaces on a piece of artwork. If the piece needs to be professionally cleaned, you should discuss options with a professional. Wrapping Your Art for Storage There are many different wrapping techniques for artwork, and you should very likely wrap your pieces before you transport them to your storage unit. Depending upon the materials from which your artwork is constructed, there are different types of storage techniques that fit with professionals’ best practices guidelines. Most often, a professional will suggest using acid-free crescent board to protect your items while still allowing them to breathe. After all, Miami is a humid place, and you want to keep your valuable art protected during transport to the storage unit. Climate Control in Your North Miami Storage Unit As an art collector knows, there are ideal temperatures and humidity levels in which to store your pieces. An associate at US Storage Centers can discuss climate control options with you, as well as the use of humidifiers in your self-storage unit. Get a North Miami Storage Unit Today Contact us at 305-783-3383 to learn more about how one of our storage units can fit your needs! US Storage Centers 1396 Northeast 125th Street North Miami, FL 33161 (305) 783-3383
