Art lovers around the world have always been intrigued by the idea of owning incandescent paintings to add in their already magnificent acquisition. The mesmerizing, awe-inspiring and provocative oil painting reproductions hanging on the wall are so dreamy we could stare at it all day and completely lose track of time.
However, in order to keep their beauty preserved and charm retained it is very important to take extra good care of the chefs-d’oeuvre. It might be a challenge to immaculately take care of the great artworks, but try it and the payoff will definitely be worth your effort.
Create a timeless home décor
Qualitative artworks make up for a perfect display that holds up over time giving a treat to your eyes every time you see them. Creating a bespoke layout creates the foundation for the final look of the gallery wall, which is going to be an absolute sight to behold!
For an easy yet elegant framework of the creative wall, you can always rely on ‘A Hanging System.’ What is it I hear you ask? The answer: it’s a magical technique that comprises of a track which is quite mounted high on the wall- to be precise at the intersection of the wall and the ceiling!
It is from this track that either cables or rods hang down the surface of the wall. And the paintings are hung via hooks and fittings to the cables or rods. This lets you experiment with innumerable options before you decide on the one that takes your breath away when you lay your eyes on it.
Now that you have your very own ‘perfectly curated Pinterest wall’ it’s time to make sure your dazzling collection of artworks is left completely unharmed.
Don’t Sun-bathe the Paintings
While we love to get the gorgeous tropical tanned skin, paintings do not enjoy much exposure to the sunlight. Even if the artwork has been shielded with an ultra-protective layer of varnish, you still need to implement some precautionary practices so the colors of the paintings do not fade away.
One common advice art aficionados receive is not to hang the exorbitant artworks in the area that experience intense sunlight. However, it’s completely understandable that your desire to place them on the sunny wall. One way to do this is by replacing the ordinary glass in your frames with conservation glass. This also protects the paintings both from surrounding humidity and accumulated dust.
Another cautionary step is the application of archival protection sprays, particularly if the creation is not framed with glass. While varnish may have already been coated on the qualitative artworks, the spray provides an extra layer of shield from the daily dosage of sunlight to a great extent.
A Clean labor of love
Unlike most emblazoned home décor you have in your possession, cleaning the gorgeous artworks can be an uphill task. Even if you hang the priceless painting in an ultra-clean area, over time they can accumulate a thin layer of dust if not airborne grime and insect specks.
On seeing the stubborn dust your instant reflex will be to reach out to cleaners or solvents and clean swipe the surface of the painting, won’t’ it? However, you should refrain from doing so no matter if it’s a historical oil painting or modern acrylic ones or the beautifully reproduced arts. Many chemical cleaners and solvents have color-changing properties that can cause permanent damage to the painting that you adore with all your heart, so don’t chance the risk!
Instead, you should very lightly dust off the artwork with some soft feather duster or even better the soft-bristle sable brush! One thing you have to make sure of before swiping away the dust is to ascertain that the brush has no paint or moisture on it.
Get the Right Temperature to Shelter the Paintings
The adverse environmental extremes can damage the paintings that you have so well hung on your gallery wall. Subjecting the artworks to the area with excessive dryness, humidity, heat or cold can lead to the paint cracking, canvas puckering, and color fading.
If you have created the lovely gallery wall in the room that’s prone to high-humidity, the painting will be exposed to some damages that only the professionals can take care of. You might notice surfactant leaching which is basically a brown or white discoloration on the surface.
That’s not all! Paintings have the property to absorb the moisture in the air where the humidity is high. This can result in peeling the layer of the paintings. Therefore, you must ensure the right humidity level is maintained to avoid any kind of damage to your invaluable belongings.
Prevention is better than Cure
After investing fortunes into owning the much-celebrated oil painting or buying the reproduced impressionism art, you should be responsible for taking excellent care of your possessions. Incessant negligence prior to spending a handsome amount on recovering should be avoided to not bear a hole in your pocket and keep the masterpieces fresh as ever.
