To determine if you need Preservation Plus™ framing, ask yourself the following questions:
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Does it have sentimental value? |
| Is it an original or a limited edition print? |
Is it now or will it become an historical document? |
| Was it purchased as an investment? |
Is it irreplaceable? |
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Preservation Plus™ Materials Standards
| Glazing |
Preservation glass or UV Filtering Plexiglas |
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| Window mat |
Buffered, lignin-free matboard or 100% cotton ragmat |
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| Mounting board |
Buffered, lignin-free matboard or 100% cotton ragboard or acid-free foamboard |
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| Hinges |
Mylar mounting strips or corners, water activated linen tape or Japanese paper and starch |
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| Filler board |
Foamboard, buffered, lignin-free board, acid-free foamboard or 100% cotton ragboard |
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| Moulding rabbet |
Sealed on wood moulding |
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What does Preservation Plus™ framing really mean to me?
The definition of preservation is to protect from harm or danger. We preserve your treasured art possession be ensuring that the materials and methods used to encapsulate the work will do nothing to harm it, while actively protecting the art from damage resulting from surrounding internal and external environmental factors.
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Do I need to ask for Preservation Plus™ framing?
At FastFrame we believe you should not have to ask for the important things. So, we will present to you the recommendations best suited to your work of art, from regular framing to Preservation Plus™.
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How can I be sure materials and methods are safe?
The professionals at FastFrame are educated to handle your art and determine the framing method best suited for the art itself. All framing is done on the FastFrame premises and are never sent to offsite framing factories. The materials used in Preservation Plus™ framing comply with standards established by the Library of Congress.
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When I get my picture home, how can I help protect my artwork from damage?
Even with Preservation Plus™ framing, you will need to follow some simple guidelines once you get your art home.
Do not expose your artwork to direct sunlight.
Hang your picture using two hangars for maximum security.
The optimal humidity in your home should be from 68 to 74 percent.
Do not hang your artwork on a brick or concrete wall due to potential condensation.
Have your artwork checked every three years. FastFrame will do it for free!
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