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Remove and Store Thousands of Artifacts
There are more than 3,000 artifacts from the Royal Collection in the East wing alone. Some of these are literally priceless, and include 40 chandeliers, 100 mirrors, dozens of china pieces (including a seven-tiered porcelain pagoda). This is just a fraction of the whole Royal Collection, which totals 7,000 paintings, 30,000 watercolors, 500,000 prints, and thousands of other artifacts spread over 13 royal residences.
All these items from the East Wing need to be removed from the rooms and packed up safely. Around 150 items are being taken to display at Brighton Pavilion, the seaside home of George IV, but most need to be stored. The renovators will be taking great care to pack everything carefully to avoid accidental damage.
Furniture will need to be moved too – maybe the team should follow our top tips for moving heavy furniture!
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Protect Larger Items to Prevent Damage
Of course, some things simply can’t be moved, such as decorative features, moldings and ornate fireplaces. In some cases, the renovators are planning to cover features with wooden boxes to keep them clean and safe during the work.
If you’ve got to prepare a room for painting, here’s how to do it to make sure you keep the mess contained.
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Lift and Replace Floorboards
Some items that need renovating or upgrading can only be reached by lifting the wooden floorboards, and some old damaged boards may need replacing. Sometimes that can reveal hidden treasure! Buckingham Palace reported that some interesting artifacts had been found under the floorboards, including a scrap of newspaper from the Evening Standard newspaper dated 1889, and some historic cigarette packets, perhaps discarded by royal courtiers.
Are you considering wooden floorboards for your home? Then check out our pain-free method for fitting them quickly and efficiently.
