Protecting Valuable Works with Museum Standard Framing

It is only natural that with something valuable in our possession that we have a strong desire to protect it and maintain it in the best possible condition that we can. This may be because we have a strong appreciation for the work in question and the skill and expertise that was required for its creation. Conversely, this may be because we understand the monetary value of the item and simply wish for the item to retain its valuable for a possible sale in the future. Whatever the reason for wishing to protect valuable works, there are many options available to protect such works from a wide variety of threats and to preserve them well into the future.

When considering protecting valuable artwork museum standard framing is the highest level of framing that is available and the greatest standard of protection that can be provided for any piece of artwork. Despite the suggestion of its name, such a high standard of framing is not merely confined to artwork contained within the walls of museums and galleries. Museum standard framing is available for any piece of artwork that holds high monetary or sentimental value and therefore must be preserved for the years to come. This standard of framing is second to none and is crucial in ensuring that valuable artwork remains in the very best condition for the foreseeable future.

Museum standard framing affords artwork that is in a stable condition protection against UV light, humidity, airborne pollution, physical or mechanical damage, insect damage and acid attack among many other threats. The process offers a high standard of protection including the filtering of 97% of UV light. Moreover, the process of museum standard framing is designed to be reversible for up to 35 years after completion with no damage sustained to the artwork during that period under normal conditions. What is more, original frames tend to be retained in the process as they can greatly increase the value of the artwork.

Companies that offer museum standard framing tend to offer a wide variety of glazing solutions that can be tailored to the individual requirements of the customer. They allow a high standard of protection while ensuring that the piece of artwork can still be enjoyed. Glazing options often include anti-reflective glass, laminate glass, water white glass, ultra violet glass and acrylic. These glazing solutions offer near transparency, a high level of protection during transit, colourless glazing, a high level of UV protection and a non-glass solution respectively. When selection the glazing to be used in museum standard framing customers should carefully consider the conditions in which the artwork will spend most of its time. For example, it should be ascertained whether the artwork will spend a lot of time in transit or in environmental conditions that would be detrimental to its preservation. Through careful consideration the owner of the valuable piece of artwork can ensure its preservation for the years to come with museum standard framing.

About the Author: This post was written by J. Harper on behalf of Ironbridge Fine Arts And Framing, experts in Museum Standard Framing. For more info on Museum Standard Framing please visit IronbridgeFraming.co.uk