When making the decision to invest in art, you want to make sure the value of your investment lasts. When properly taken care of, your art’s value should, if anything, increase over time. Properly caring for your art is crucial to preserving it and keeping it looking just as beautiful as it did the day you got it. To help, today we’re breaking down our tips for taking care of your framed prints and keeping them looking as good as new.
Caring for the Art:
Although our frames use UV filtering plexiglass, we still suggest placing your art out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. Our high-quality plexiglass blocks 91% of UV rays in order to prolong the life of your print. We receive lots of questions about whether or not it’s safe to hang your art in the bathroom and, as long as your piece is not being exposed to direct water from the sink or shower, your print should be perfectly fine to hang in there.
Cleaning the Glass:
When it comes to cleaning the plexiglass, the process is fairly simple. First, you should remove any dust or large particles that may be lingering. You can do this by blowing with your mouth or you can use a hairdryer on the cool setting. Next, using a soft microfiber cloth and soapy water, gently wipe down the glass, making sure not to apply too much pressure. To finish, use the dry side of your microfiber cloth (or a new one) to buff out any scratches and remove excess liquid. Tip: Make sure to not use products like Windex that contain ammonia as it will actually harm the plexiglass and has the potential to make it appear cloudy.
Taking Care of the Frame:
The frame itself should only require light dusting. On the off chance that you notice a scuff, using a magic eraser should do just the trick. Just as the name suggests, it works like magic! We all know accidents happen and sometimes your frame can have more damage than just a little scuff. If you have a natural colored frame, a scratch or chip should not stand out. For black frames, you can easily fill those in with a black sharpie. For white frames, you can use white nail polish to fill in any imperfections. In both cases, just be careful to be as precise as possible and only cover the exposed wood, not the finished frame.
Hopefully, these tips helped answer some of your questions regarding caring for your art. Also, if you hadn’t heard yet, right now you can get 20% off all photography (including framing) on graymalin.com with code HOME20, plus receive a complimentary double-sided puzzle with your purchase of framed art. If you’ve had your eye on a special piece, now’s the time to buy it! Start shopping here.
Cheers!
Team GM