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Maintenance of Paintings
In many museums you will find paintings that are centuries old or older. They have been well cared for through appropriate cleaning, appropriate lighting levels, and humidity and temperature control. One need not live in a museum in order to possess great works of art that will stay in excellent condition and endure for many years. Paintings change naturally in time, but following steps will help you care for your paintings and keep them new-looking for years to come.
Apply a backing board in order to stretch canvas paintings. Stretch canvas paintings are generally open in the back and the opening may cause works of art to be affected by the environment; they may crack, flake and age more rapidly. Care for a painted work of art by having a backing board professionally attached to the frame. The backing board will prevent the infiltration of air, dust, dirt, and debris. The back of a painting does not require ventilation, and it is best protected if it is completely sealed.
Hang securely to prevent damage. One of the most typical methods in which painted works of art are scratched or damaged is through inappropriate hanging. A nail or hanger 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 hangers. 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, hang painted works of art on mounting hooks that are anchored into the wall and can hold more than the weight of the framed painting. When properly equipped with hardware and hung on strong hooks, framed and painted works of art will never fall off walls and become destroyed.
Take care by maintaining proper humidity. Humidity fluctuations can damage painted works of art and wood frames. Proper care is necessary, and it is important to maintain lower humidity. A fifty percent level of humidity is ideal for displaying 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. Natural as well as artificial lighting often is hot and can damage painted works of art and frames. Maintain care by keeping paintings away from sunny windows or bright sources of artificial 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 works of art or even the frames, paintings can become extremely dry and eventually damaged. Instead of using potentially dangerous lighting, take care by opting for recessed lighting, adjustable lighting, indirect natural light, or tungsten lamps.
Regulate temperature. When looking to maintain proper care through light and humidity control, it is also vital to maintain temperatures that are ideal for storing and displaying paintings. As a rule of thumb, if the temperature is cozy for humans, it is idyllic for displaying and storing painted works of art.
Avoid 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 soil paintings. Prohibit smoking in the home or building, and do not hang paintings near a fireplace or another source of smoke that can coat and discolor works of art. In addition, do not spray air freshener or other products around or near paintings.
Care for paintings by preventing the buildup of dust. 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. Use a microfiber cloth or a brush with very 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 new microfiber fabric or cloth that is equally as soft, take care by ringing out the fabric after dipping it in clear distilled water, and softly remove the dirt and detergent. 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 painted works of art will remain true to life. In addition, when stored in an ideal environment, paintings will remain in excellent condition. With the right maintenance museum quality paintings can become heirloom treasures that are handed down from generation to generation while still looking as great as they did they day they were created.
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