Please contact us about our FREE Art “Check-Up”. An inspection is recommended once every five years. We will inspect the frame to insure it is structurally sound and check the artwork for environmental damages. This is also a good time to replace broken glass or change your mat color to accommodate your changing décor.
Our professional picture framers will:
Check the mat. Look for faded colors or yellow bevels, if present it is most likely a non-conservation mat board with a high acidic level.
Check the art. Look for acid-burns or foxing due to acidic mat and cardboard backing. Also, inspect fading of artwork due to Ultra Violet light exposure. Both problems can cause deterioration of the artwork.
Check the frame. Look for open corners, cracks, chips, and wood splitting around screw eyes. Inspect the hanging wire for unraveling, fraying, or corrosion. If present, the frame may fall off the wall and damage the artwork and your floor.
Check the glazing. Look for scratches, chips, or cracks. If broken glass is not replaced, the artwork can easily become damaged by a puncture or scrape. Also, determine if glass or plexi is causing artwork to fade.
Check the framing package. Look for insects, mildew, mold growth, moisture stains, over exposure to UV light, improper mounting of artwork, cigarette smoke, and inspect back dust cover paper and bumpers for airflow.
By having your artwork periodically checked by experts, we can prescribe some preventive measures to insure it remains a treasure for a long time to come.
For your convenience, we offer on-site consultations.
Gina@GinaHurst.com or (256) 361-4960.