Q: Isn't all glass the same?
A: No! All glass is not created equal. There are seven basic types of glass. They are clear, anti-reflection, conservation clear, conservation ultraclear, conservation reflection control, conservation Perfect-Vue and museum. The first two offer 47% blockage of harmful UV (ultra-violet) rays, which come from three sources: sunlight, halogen and fluorescent bulbs. Ask your framer to show you the difference.
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Q: What's the difference between regular and conservation framing?
A: In a nutshell, conservation framing means using materials that have been proven to protect and maintain art in as close to its original condition as possible. Using conservation glass, conservation artboard (matboard) which is free of acids and lignins, the things that damage artwork. And hinging your artwork so it may be removed from the framing package.
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Q: I have some old pieces that I really like, but the mats are faded. Is it difficult or costly to remat a piece?
A: The answer is NO in both cases. If your mats are faded, they are probably the old acid paper mats, glass without the proper protection or both. You'd be surprized how new mats will improve the look of your artwork.
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Q: I have an old oil painting that needs cleaning. Once that's done, I thought about putting glass over it to keep it from getting dirty again and to protect it from damage. Can I do that?
A: Many "old school" framers say no. The truth is even museums put glazing over some very valuable old masters. The key is using the correct materials and doing it properly. If done correctly, glass can definitely improve the look of your art as well as protect it from damage.
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Q: Should I try to match my frame and mat colors to my furniture and wall colors?
A: The only items to match are your frames and mats to your artwork. If you match them to anything else you run into problems when you paint your walls, change furniture, or move the piece to another room.
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Q: Do I have to put a mat on a photograph?
A: Not necessarily. If you don't use a mat you must make sure spacers are used to keep your photo from touching the glass. This will ensure that the photo emulsion is kept away from the glass. If it does, temperature and humidity changes may cause it to stick. A good quality, acid free mat will serve the same purpose.
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