We would start by pointing out that photographs are always dependent on environmental influences; their appearance and colour can change and fade. To ensure you keep enjoying our works of art, below you will find some suggestions on how you care after your prize artworks:
You should not expose photographs, laminations or frames, either in part or in full, to direct sunlight.
Do not hang them directly above heating appliances or expose them to a higher level of humidity than expected in a normal living room.
Artwork should not be hung in direct sunlight or hot/damp environmental conditions. These conditions are not suitable for displaying fine art prints and will only damage the artwork.
Photographs, laminations and frames are therefore not suitable for external areas, cellars, bathrooms or kitchens.
Laminations with UV protective film or acrylic glass and wooden frames are very sensitive to scratches and dirt and should therefore only be handled with gloves or equivalent protection.
WHAT DOES UV LIGHT DO TO YOUR PRINT?
UV light as we know causes sunburn when we expose ourselves and this is basically what is happening when printed images are exposed to light. The UV light fades different parts of the image overtime.
UV Filter or Glazing:
This concept involves placing a filter known as glazing on or over the print to stop the UV light. There are two main types of filters used on framing photography:
Glass:
There are a number of glass options when it comes to framing, with the most common being float glass or soda lime glass. Generally a lower cost option and is the industry standard for framing. Float glass will block about 40% of UV light which basically equates to blocking all of the UVB wavelength but not much pf the UVA wavelength. There are a number of better quality glass options and they come with an associated price but they can go up to the Tru Vue Museum Glass® which blocks 99% of ultraviolet light. Float glass is the standard unless higher quality is requested.
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