Ups How To Ship A Large Area Rug

Shipping companies recommend sending rolled fabrics in corrugated boxes for the best protection which you can find at shipping and packaging stores as well as at the post office.

Ups how to ship a large area rug.

Shipment of braided rugs may take a little longer typically being delivered within three to four weeks of the order date. If you re shipping a rug that s 6 by 9 feet or larger fold it before rolling. Has helped residential and commercial customers safely ship furniture of all kinds and we specialize in preparation and shipping of rugs. If you re using a shipping company that specializes in rugs and fabrics they can recommend the best kind of container to use.

Place the rug in your shipping container. Luckily you ll only need three things to pack a rug for a move. 1 large pieces of durable brown or kraft paper 2 two pieces of string twine or rope per rug and 3 packing tape. However the most cost effective option is to ship your area rug with a less than truckload freight company.

Take a picture upload an existing photo or select one of our sample rooms. Save up to 80 by getting quotes from competing rug transport companies. Parcel shipping services are a good option when the area rug is smaller. Provided that it does not exceed weight or girth limits.

Click on the see this rug in your room button. Secure the ends of the plastic with zip ties then fold down both ends and tape them down to the plastic surrounding the rolled rug. Move the rug to the desired location in your room and see how it looks. There is a good chance i will be able to help unload if there is only one person driving.

It s hard to accurately predict the delivery time of custom rugs. Some can be produced within a few weeks of the order but a large hand knotted rug may take over six months to weave. Box sizes for your every need each the ups store location stocks more than 20 standard box sizes or we can customize a box specific to the item you re shipping. 7 tips for shipping a large area rug to avoid experiencing the difficulties encountered by dexter in the shipping of a large area rug follow these tips.

Roll it up and secure it with rope or twine. Needless to say low cost smaller area rugs are easier to pack and move than large area rugs that are both super expensive and super large to begin with. Wrap the rolled rug in thick durable plastic leaving 8 to 10 inches of plastic on each end. Since 1989 transit systems inc.

1 international shipping service. The ups store certified packing experts are here to help with all of your packing and shipping needs. This is a large and heavy rug i would say it needs two people to move.