7 Tips To Caring For Framed And Unframed Canvas Prints

Whether your canvas print is framed or unframed, they will need proper care if you want them to look good for years to come. Well maintained photos on canvas can last up to 5 decades or more. It is important to be careful with the surface of the picture.

If your prints are not stretched on canvas and are not framed, you have to be more careful with them. The sides and corners of unframed canvas wall art can become damaged because there is no frame protecting it. But many people like hanging unframed prints to make them look more modern.

Here are general rules to follow ensure the safety and care of your photo on canvas whether they are framed or not:

1) Wear clean white cotton gloves when handling the canvas to avoid finger prints on the surface of the picture. If you don't have gloves, you can carefully hold the prints on the edges of the stretched canvas or on the corners of loose canvas prints.

2) Avoid creases and folding loose canvas by keeping them rolled up in a cylinder. If they are stretched, avoid denting the canvas by accidentally hitting them on objects. In case the canvas does get dented, you can moisten the dented part with a wet white rag dipped in clean water. When the canvas dries it will shrink back and the dent will disappear.

3) Don't wipe dust or dirt off the canvas surface to prevent scratches. Use a feather duster to remove dust and spot clean the dirty parts without spreading the dirt to the rest of the canvas.

4) If you need to store your stretched canvas prints, wrap them in acid free material and let them stand against a wall. Do not place anything heavy on them even if they are stretched on wooden frames to prevent deforming them.

5) Canvas wall art are safest hanging on a wall whether they are framed or unframed. Gallery wrapped canvas look good enough to hang even without a frame.

6) If you do need to store them, you should put them in a room that isn't humid, too hot or cold. Avoid exposing your canvas prints to direct sunlight or other types of light that emit UV rays. UV rays can make colors fade and make your photos look dull and old. Make sure there are no small insects, termites or molds in the storeroom.

7) If you decide to have your canvas prints framed, you should consider getting them pre-framed at the art store you buy the prints from. They can do it professionally and eliminate the risk of damaging your artwork. Sometimes they offer free framing services.

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