How to Avoid Picture Frame Damage and Keep Your Photos Safe Posted By : Your Picture Frames at Hobby Ideas

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How to Avoid Picture Frame Damage and Keep Your Photos Safe Posted By : Your Picture Frames

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If you want to continue to enjoy your photo and picture frame for years, it’s important to know how to protect it from permanent damage.Although there are many ways you can ruin your photo and picture frame, there are four simple things you can do to keep your picture frame looking good for years.Many people don’t realize how easy it is to protect your pictures until it’s sadly too late. With these few important tips you can keep your frame and picture looking good for years.

Avoid Your Picture Frame From Getting Direct Sunlight

We all know the kind of damage the sun can do to your skin and your photos are no different.The sun’s UV rays can badly damage your photos so decrease the risk of fading and damage by preventing your frames from getting direct sunlight.

If it’s impossible for you to keep your picture frame away from direct sunlight, there are a few things you can do. The first thing would be to make a copy of your special photo so if the picture is damaged by sunlight you still have a good photo. The other thing to do is use UV glass or UV acrylic, which will significantly reduce the UV exposure to your picture.Although your photo will be protected, your picture frame will still likely fade in the direct sunlight. Some of the frames most sensitive to fading are ones made out of natural materials like fabric, paper and wood picture frames. You should also be careful with stained or colored frames like red, green or blue picture frames.

Avoid Moisture

We are all aware of the damage that can be caused by flooding but have you ever thought of the damage that’s caused by steam?Photos and picture frames can be badly damaged by this type of moisture. Make sure you avoid displaying pictures in a hot steamy bathroom or in a kitchen next to a stove or kitchen sink. If you choose to display pictures in these locations, be sure you have extra copies of your photos made and choose a frame that wont get damaged by moisture. The best frames for moist areas are metal picture frames that are made out of aluminum and wont rust.

Be cautious of picture frames with a sealed back. A sealed back frame is either taped closed or has a paper glued to the back of the frame to protect it and give it a professional finish. The sealed back does not protect your picture from moisture- in fact, it can trap moisture inside. Moisture is naturally in the air in the form of humidity.When the temperature outside the picture frame is different from that on the inside of the frame, moisture builds.If your picture frame has a sealed back, it traps the moisture inside and leaves your picture to absorb it.

If you live in an area of high humidity, you should consider investing in spacers or mats to keep your picture from touching the glass. When a picture touches the glass continuously in high humidity, the picture can stick to the glass and be permanently damaged. Spacers or mats keep the glass from resting on the picture and gives the picture some room to breathe.

Be Careful of Using Spray Cleaners

This may sound like an obvious suggestion, but there are many people who do not realize the damage that can be done to their photos by spraying glass cleaner on their picture frame glass. Anytime youre cleaning your picture frame, remove the picture from the frame if you plan to use a spray cleaner.The sprayed liquid cleaner can seep underneath the glass and stain your photo. If you dont want to take the time to remove the picture, use a cloth with the cleaner instead of spraying the cleaner directly onto the glass.

More Frame Care Tips

Another important tip to remember to avoid damaging your picture frame is never stack your picture frames without protecting them. If you are moving or need to store your frames, be sure to protect them with bubble wrap or thick towels. Metal and wood picture frames are difficult to repair, so take extra precautions to properly protect them when storing.

By remembering these tips you can protect your picture frames and special photos so you’ll never have the disappointment of ruining something you love. Keep these tips in mind and you will have picture frames that retain their beauty and look good for many years.