Wood Sculptures
How to Care for Your Paintings
Pay a visit to an art museum and you will discover painted works of art that are hundreds of years old. They have been well cared for through proper cleaning, proper lighting levels, and humidity and temperature control. You do not have to live in a museum to own fine works of art that will remain in superb condition and last for years. Paintings naturally change in time, but following steps will help you maintain your painted works and keep them looking like new for many years.
Install a backing board to stretch canvas paintings. Stretch canvas paintings are typically open in the back and the opening can cause paintings to be affected by the environment; they may age, crack and flake more quickly. Care for a painted work of art by having a backing board professionally attached to the frame. Dirt, dust, air and debris are all kept from infiltrating the painted work of art by the backing board. The back of a painting does not require ventilation, and it is best protected if it is completely sealed.
Hang the painting securely to guard against destruction. One of the most common ways in which painted works of art are damaged is through improper hanging. A hanger or nail in a wall can give way, and a painting that is not properly outfitted with a wire hanger can fall to the floor. Care for paintings before they are ever hung by always using double-braided wire instead of other types of hanging apparatuses. In addition, securely attach the braided wire to the frame around the painting rather than the frame the canvas is stretched around. Instead of ordinary nails, display paintings on mounting hooks that are anchored into the wall and that can hold more than the weight of the painting. When properly equipped with hardware and hung on secure hooks, framed and painted artwork will never fall off walls and become irreparably damaged.
Take care by maintaining proper humidity. Humidity fluctuations can damage paintings and wood frames. Proper care is essential, and it is important to continually maintain low humidity. A fifty percent humidity level is perfect for exhibiting and storing paintings. Most of all, avoid suddenly changing the level of humidity. Surprisingly, great fluctuations in humidity are far more damaging than storing paintings in less than ideal humid locations.
Control all lighting types. Natural as well as artificial lighting can be hot and can damage painted works of art and frames. Maintain care by keeping paintings from sunny windows or other intense sources of light. Also, do not use wall-mounted lights typically used for displaying and highlighting paintings. The bulbs become hot, and when placed too close to paintings or even the frames, paintings can become extremely dry and eventually destroyed. Instead of using potentially dangerous lighting, take care by opting for recessed lighting, adjustable lighting, indirect natural light, or tungsten lamps.
Regulate temperature. When striving to maintain proper care through humidity and light control, it is also important to maintain temperatures that are ideal for storing and displaying painted works of art. As a rule, if the temperature is comfortable for people, it is ideal for displaying and storing painted works of art.
Prohibit smoking and spray products. Smoke will discolor paintings and leave them coated in a layer of fine soot. Sources of smoke like fireplaces can also damage and dirty paintings. Forbid smoking in the home or building, and do not hang paintings near a fireplace or another source of smoke that can cause a coating or film and discolor the work of art. In addition, do not spray air freshener or other products around or near paintings.
Care for works of art by preventing dust build-up. Just like other works of art, paintings require occasional dusting, but take care not to use items that can inadvertently scratch or flake away paint. Utilize a microfiber cloth or a brush with extremely soft bristles. A natural sable brush is ideal to care for and clean dust from the surface of paintings as well as the nooks and crannies of delicate frames.
Clean soiled paintings with care. If paintings at least six months old become soiled and a light dusting is insufficient, use a microfiber cloth dampened with a mixture of distilled water and a small amount of very mild detergent to clean the surface. Using a clean microfiber cloth or fabric that is equally as soft, take care by ringing out the cloth after dipping it in clean distilled water, and gently remove the detergent and dirt. Allow the surface to air-dry to avoid putting undue pressure on the canvas. This type of care should only be used if a painting is truly dirty.
With proper care, the colors in paintings will remain true. In addition, when stored in an ideal environment, paintings will remain in excellent condition. It is possible to maintain museum-quality paintings that can be passed down from generation to generation while looking as good as the day they were created.
Article by Carol Mcguire of “Wall Decor & Home Accents”, your best place for tropical fish wall decorations and nautical wall hangings online.
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