Caring for your New Artwork
This is a brief guide on how to care for your artwork. This is a guide only and you might need to consult a professional if in any doubt.
Handling paintings
Ensure your hands are clean. Ideally wear cotton gloves to prevent finger prints.
Ensure no heavy or sharp objects intact directly and indirectly to the surface of the artwork
Remove accessories and jewellery to avoid scratches
Hanging paintings
Centre of the painting should be at eye level (rule of thumb is around 150 cm – 160 cm)
Large and heavy paintings (15kgs plus) require proper wall anchor with mounting brackets under the paintings.
Use wall hooks driven into wall studs (obtain permission from the landlord, if necessary)
For artwork under 15kgs, you can install directly into a sturdy plaster wall with an appropriate hanging kit.
Alternatively, avoid marking walls by using 3M® hooks with an appropriate load bearing
When using hanging wire, ensure it is looped through the D-ring, and there is no loose wire
Displaying paintings
Ensure the artwork is at an appropriate heights
Ensure there is enough light on the artwork
Avoid direct sunlights if possible to prevent painting from fading.
Avoid extreme weather or environment (hot/cold) which can cause paint cracked or colour loss.
Dust with clean microfibre cloths to pick up dirt.
Should there is smudge, gently clean up with damp microfibre cloth.
Storing paintings
Wrap artwork in acid free paper (e.g. parchment paper, tissue paper)
Cover artwork with bubble wrap to prevent accidental scratch & dent.
Choose the room/area that well ventilated to prevent mould and musty smell.
Ensure no heavy or sharp objects should lean on the surface of the artwork.
Ideal humidity is 40-50%. Ideal temperature is 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit (21-24 degrees Celsius)
