Why archival framing really matters

Why Archival Framing Really Matters?

● One important thing that matters in picture framing is

preserving the look and feel of your artwork for years,

once it has been framed or mounted.

● Archival framing is the most reliable technique to maintain

and protect the look of your prized possession in future.

Acrylic Picture Framing

● Archival framing is for delicate and one-of-a-kind

artwork.

● The glazing material used for archival framing provides

protection from ultraviolet rays.

Acrylic Picture Framing

Affect of Acid on Artwork

● Standard mat boards and mounting boards have acid in

them.

● Material of these boards contain wood pulp - comprised

of lignin and alum

Acrylic Picture Framing

Affect of Acid on Artwork

● To protect your artwork in a long run, go for materials that

are lignin-free, buffered and made of cotton rag.

Why is protection from light is needed?

● Exposure to too much light and heat can accelerate

fading of the artwork.

● Ultraviolet rays cause maximum damage.

Acrylic Picture Framing

Protecting Your Artwork

● UV glazing is a proven solution in preserving exclusive

artworks and adding life to them.

About Us

● Paintbox Soho is a custom picture framing shop that

offers full museum quality framing services and more.

● We source only the highest quality material to present

and preserve your artwork with the utmost care and

integrity

Contact Us

Paintbox Soho

105 Thompson St (Between Prince and Spring)

New York, New York 10012

Tel. 212 226 1300

Fax 212 966 5379