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- Best way to preserve an oil
painting and its frame is to hang it on an interior wall out of direct sunlight
in a constant environment levels.
- Oil paintings do not like fluctuating
temperatures and humidity levels. Keep paintings away from fireplaces, walls
adjacent to fireplaces, air conditioners, sinks, baths, radiators. Ideal
environmental conditions during display are stable 21degrees Celsius and 45%
humidity and out of direct sunlight
- When hanging the painting, make a
hidden spacer 1/4" thick at the back of the frame to create an air barrier
between the painting and the wall. Your frame-maker will do it for you. The
space between the frame and the wall should be even all round the frame so that
the irregular shadow or keystone effect is eliminated.
- If you have to store paintings they
should be stored upright when framed and placed in a low traffic area. Place a
bit of polystyrene or jablo in between the paintings so the paintwork only
touches jablo. If
unframed they are placed flat but should not be subjected to heavy forces such
as a pile of papers or files as it will damage the paintwork.
- If the painting gets covered in dust
for some reason, use a white cotton cloth and lightly dust it making no pressure
on the surface of the canvas. Do not use cleaning liquids.
- Insects can be a problem.
Deposits contain acids and will damage the painting. Some insects such as
wood lice and moths actually eat away material from the canvas and frame. Do
not spray insecticide or other anti-insect sprays as they will do more
severe and immediate damage. Select adequate insect free storage or call a
pest control company to sterelise the area.
- Do not cover the paintings with bin
bags or plastic for storage as unfavourable conditions such as condensation,
excessive heat, stagnant air will damage the art piece.
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If you have a problem with your paintings
tell us the problem and we will refer it experts and also restorers. We will
gladly relay the solution to you as soon as we have it.
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