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.
If you re using a shipping company that specializes in rugs and fabrics they can recommend the best kind of container to use.
However the most cost effective option is to ship your area rug with a less than truckload freight company.
9 2 x 12 3 hand knotted chinese area rug b 6954055 furniture.
Place the rug in your shipping container.
If you re shipping a rug that s 6 by 9 feet or larger fold it before rolling.
Roll it up and secure it with rope or twine.
Provided that it does not exceed weight or girth limits.
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.
Save up to 80 by getting quotes from competing rug transport companies.
Move the rug to the desired location in your room and see how it looks.
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.
Once your rug is packed and ready to go you now need to choose a shipping option.
The ups store certified packing experts are here to help with all of your packing and shipping needs.
It s hard to accurately predict the delivery time of custom rugs.
Has helped residential and commercial customers safely ship furniture of all kinds and we specialize in preparation and shipping of rugs.
There is a good chance i will be able to help unload if there is only one person driving.
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.
Luckily you ll only need three things to pack a rug for a move.
Wrap the rolled rug in thick durable plastic leaving 8 to 10 inches of plastic on each end.
Click on the see this rug in your room button.
Choose a rug that you are interested in.
Shipment of braided rugs may take a little longer typically being delivered within three to four weeks of the order date.
Some can be produced within a few weeks of the order but a large hand knotted rug may take over six months to weave.
Take a picture upload an existing photo or select one of our sample rooms.
Parcel shipping services are a good option when the area rug is smaller.
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.
This is a large and heavy rug i would say it needs two people to move.