Looking after your piece
A little care
goes a long way.
A well-made frame protects your work for decades. These simple habits keep prints, photographs, canvases and mirrors looking their best.
01 Framed work
Art, prints
and canvases.
Light
Keep artwork out of direct sunlight. UV light fades pigments and paper over time. Hang pieces on walls away from strong afternoon sun, and ask us about UV-filtering conservation glazing for valuable or irreplaceable works.
Humidity & temperature
Avoid bathrooms, the wall directly above a heater, and external walls that get damp. Rapid changes in humidity make paper and canvas expand and contract and, over time, warp or cockle. A stable room is best.
Cleaning
Dust the frame and glass gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To clean the glass, spray a little glass cleaner onto the cloth, never directly onto the glass: liquid can seep behind it and damage the work. Never use glass cleaner on acrylic glazing; use an anti-static acrylic cleaner instead.
Handling & hanging
Handle frames by the edges with clean, dry hands. Use wall fixings rated for the weight of the piece, and hang large frames on two points for stability.
Canvases
Handle stretched canvases by the timber bars, not the printed surface. Dust lightly with a dry cloth and keep them away from moisture and direct heat.
Work of value
For originals and irreplaceable pieces, ask us about conservation framing: acid-free mounting and UV-filtering glass.
02 Mirrors
Keeping
it clear.
Cleaning
A soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Spray glass-safe, non-abrasive cleaner onto the cloth, never onto the glass, so nothing runs behind the edge or into the frame.
Hanging
Mount on a structurally sound wall, use fixings rated for the weight and hang mirrors on two points. For a heavy or oversized mirror, ask us about installation.
Backlit mirrors
Have LED mirrors connected by a licensed electrician, and allow ventilation behind them. See what the LED cover includes on our Warranty page.
03 When to call us
Something
not right?
A tired frame, a piece that needs better glass, or damage from delivery: we can help with each.
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