How to send paint by courier?

How to pack paint cans for shipping?

When packaging paint cans for shipping, there are two things to keep in mind. First, make sure that the tin cannot open under any circumstance. Second, take all the necessary steps to ensure that the liquid cannot spill and damage other parcels, even if the tin of paint does open during transport. Therefore, we encourage you to follow these simple guidelines:

1. Close the tin properly.
2. Secure the lid with additional clips or with a generous amount of adhesive tape.
3. Pack everything in thick Ziplock bags that could withstand the weight of the spilled paint. Double-check if they are properly closed so that no spilled paint can escape.
4. Wrap the cans in bubble wrap, fix the packaging with adhesive tape.
5. Put them into a small cardboard box. Fill empty spaces with cushioning materials (packing peanuts, crumpled paper, etc.). Close the box.
6. Put the smaller box into a larger one and secure it with high-density polyethylene sheets to absorb shocks.
7. Close and seal the second box.

What should you keep in mind before transporting paint abroad?

Before delivering paint by courier, make sure that this specific type of paint is not on the transport company’s list of prohibited items. You need to check whether the paint is water-based or solvent-based on the manufacturer’s website. As a general rule, solvent-based paints are classified as hazardous and subject to strict transport regulations, while water-based paints can be sent by courier.

1. Water-based paints usually contain words such as latex, vinyl, acrylic or chalk on the packaging.
2. Solvent-based paints often contain words such as oil, urethane, epoxy, varnish or polyurethane.

Before shipping paint internationally, you need to do the following.

• Check the pick-up and the delivery countries’ national regulations on official customs agencies’ websites.
• Check the courier company’s internal policies related to shipping liquids.

Private individuals can only mail such products at their own risk provided they pack them properly. Whether you are delivering paint by courier or by post, it is not recommended to send more than 1L to other countries.

Licensed manufacturers and resellers can send paint by courier services, both nationally and internationally, provided they comply with safety, packaging, labelling and import regulations of the destination country. They must have all the necessary certificates and ship the product in adequate leak-proof containers keeping the optimal temperature.