Preserving beautiful things takes a lot of effort and nurturing. Similarly, if you possess a piece of art that you absolutely adore, you would desire for it to remain inspiring and beautiful for years to come.
To help you keep your art in its finest shape, we’ve decoded these five simple tips.
Frame Selection
A premium quality frame protects an artwork against external factors, both atmospheric and manual thereby preserving it for years. This is precisely why selecting the right frame is crucial to the artwork’s longevity. It is essential for the framing materials to be devoid of acids so as to avoid the risk of deterioration over time. At Espravo, we house a Custom Framing Studio that’s equipped with a range of refined materials, with which professional framers interact to curate a memorable experience.
Frame Location
Picking the right spot to hang your artwork is a dynamic factor both aesthetically and functionally in an interior space. Exposure to direct sunlight can lead to gradual colour fading or deterioration. So, hang your artwork out of direct sunlight! Additionally, avoid places that are too humid or hot.
Hanging artworks on damp or moist walls can lead to building up of moulds, having a devastating impact on your paintings. Additionally, hang your frame at eye level—not too high that its maintenance becomes a hassle, not too low that it is vulnerable to scratches or damage, especially around children.
Frame Cleaning
Cleaning your framed art shouldn’t be a chore but a quick fix. So, if you notice settled dust on the surface of the artwork, wipe it with a soft and cleansed microfiber cloth, particularly for artworks on canvas. Periodical cleaning will keep the art dust-free and in immaculate condition. At Espravo, we treat canvases with a special coating that acts as a protective layer for the art. Remember to not use any liquids for cleaning!
For artworks on paper, framed with a plexi glass on top—gently clean it using a microfiber cloth sprayed with ammonia-free glass cleaner. Make sure the cleaner is sprayed on the cloth as opposed to the plexi glass to avoid frame leakage and subsequent art damage.
Also Read: How To Pick The Right Art For Your Home
Frame Travel
Unlike time travel, frame travel is practically existent and practised with utmost care. While moving a piece to a new room or exhibit or an entirely new residence, be gentle in handling the artwork. No matter how careful you are, there’s always a gap for human error. To tackle this, ensure double protection by packing the artwork strategically to avoid any harm in transit.
Frame Storage
Needless to say, framed art looks best on display! However, sometimes you’ve to resort to storing the artwork either during moving or when you alternately want to rotate it out giving justice to your vast collection. Stack your paintings upon one another against a stable surface like a wall. Avoid arranging the back of a painting against the front of another. Instead always place the face of the artwork to the face of another or back-to-back.
Add these simple tasks to your know-how list and your art will stay alive, bringing delight for years to come.
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