Caring for artwork

Directly sunlight fades colours and discolour paper. Try to avoid hanging pictures directly opposite large windows. Special UV-protection glasses can help to slow down the process.

Avoid hanging and storing pictures in humid conditions. Dampness can cause picture to ripple, which might touch the glass, the cause the picture to stick to the glass, which is hard to remove. It also encourage fungal growth, leaving brown stains or mould. Keep the room well-ventilated, and turn on the dehumidifier during humid season.

Ideally pictures should not be hung above radiators, or being exposed near the air conditioner ventilation fan. Extreme or rapid changes in temperature cause paper and wood to dry out and adhesives to fail. it will also create moisture within the glass that could damage the painting.

Make sure screws or hooks are secure enough to support the painting weight. When safely is crucial, in a children’s bedroom or crowded public area for example, talk to our framers about security fittings and glazing.

When carrying and transporting a picture, grasp the frame firmly on both sides. If you have to store pictures, make sure they are stacked vertically and the right way up. When stacking pictures, stand them ‘glass to glass’ so that the hangers do not damage the frames.