Taking good care of your framed art at home can ensure the artwork you love lasts for years to come. Based on feedback from our customer’s, we’ve highlighted some simple tips on how to look after your art.

How do I clean framed art?

1. Before cleaning, remove the framed art from the wall and place on a flat and stable surface.
2. The wooden frame can be gently cleaned or dusted with a soft cloth or brush - never use a wet or damp cloth to wipe wax stained frames.
3. To clean acrylic glazing within the frame, wipe very gently using only a clean, damp and non-abrasive cloth. Use either water or a mild acrylic cleaner to apply the fluid on the cloth rather than the glazing itself. Note: never spray the cleaning product directly onto the artwork.

Where is the best place to hang my art?

To ensure your artwork remains as good as new, we would recommend that you do not hang it near a heat source such as a radiator or boiler. Excessive heat or excessive cold will damage both the frame and the artwork. We would also discourage you from hanging the print in a bathroom where evaporation and condensation may ruin the print and frame.

We use high quality, museum-standard acrylic glazing on all our frames because it is more robust and shatter-resistant than glass. It also preserves your artwork, offering 92% clarity and 90% UV protection, keeping your print protected for many years to come. However, we would still suggest you hang your art in a place that won’t reflect too much light like a south-facing wall that is flooded with light.

If young children are present in the house, it is worth making sure the artwork is not resting on the floor or a shelf but securely hung on the wall, much above their height so they are safe from the hard edges and corners of the frame.

How do I pack my framed art for transporting?

1. Find a cardboard box to fit the artwork in, making sure there’s enough room for the bubble wrapping too.
2. Next, wrap your artwork in bubble wrap. The corners of your artwork are most vulnerable, so ensure they are well covered and protected.
3. To add extra protection and ensure the artwork is secure, place packing material within the box and place the wrapped artwork inside.
4. Finally, use brown tape to close and secure the box.

How can I dispose of my frame?

Our acrylic glazing is much safer than glass and being 100% recyclable, it's great for the environment too.