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How to increase the longevity of my art print?

Avoid direct sunlight for optimal longevity

Shield your art prints from direct sunlight. South-facing windows should be avoided, and ultraviolet (UV) filtering glass should be used for framing irreplaceable art prints.

Avoid environments with high humidity

Humidity accelerates the deterioration of paper and materials, and also increases the potential risk of damage from mould and pests.

Fluctuations in humidity levels can also cause tension across the surface of the art print, leading to undulations, and a ripple effect.

Avoid Damp Walls

It is advised not to hang your framed or un-framed art print directly against the interior of an outside wall affected by damp, as mould is likely to accumulate inside the art print and/or frame.

What are the main factors to enhance the durability of my art print?

The durability of your printed Edition is influenced by five primary variables:

1. Exposure to high heat sources
2. Exposure to bright sight sources
3. Exposure to moist through humidity
4. Atmospheric Pollutants
5. Storage conditions

What's the archival life expectance of my art print?

The Giclée archival life expectancy of your art print is approximately a 80 years under average daylight conditions and can extend up to 200 years when stored in dark conditions within an archival box.

(This information on art print life expectancy is provided as an estimate only. Various factors mean it would be difficult to provide accurate / exact information on the art print lifespan of individual pieces)

How can I enhance the lifespan of my art print?

To enhance the longevity of your art print, it is essential to consider not only light, heat, and atmospheric pollutants, but also additional factors.

These include the use of adhesives that may cause degradation over time and the emission of sulphur compounds from materials such as rubber and wood, which can initiate fading and instability.

Therefore, it is recommended to store your prints in archival materials, including archival acetate sleeves, and place them inside archival storage boxes made from acid-free conservation board.

Avoid temperature fluctuations and high humidity

Once the print is stored using archival materials, it should be kept in a location away from fluctuating temperatures and potentially, high humidity conditions.

Areas such as attics, basements, or next to outside walls, which experience more fluctuations in conditions and where condensation frequently occurs, should be avoided.

Regular checks on your stored boxes to ensure they are free from pests, moisture, dust, and are in good condition are also advised.

How can I preserve artwork for display purposes?

For display purposes, conservation framing is the best method to preserve the artwork. This involves placing the artwork behind glass to protect it from the surrounding environment.

When mounting for framing, it is ideal to use 100% cotton fibre, acid-free unbuffered mount boards.

UV protective conservation clear glass also reduces the impact of exposure to bright light sources.

Paper Type

Hahnemühle Photorag

Paper Information

The super matt finish of Hahnemüle Photorag gives muted blacks with even colour reproduction, and excellent detail.

The surface has minimal texture with a chalky smooth cotton feel which creates smooth colour gradients.

It has a delicate surface, so we recommend extra care when handling.

Photorag is suitable for mounting, but its cotton texture means edges can fray if not carefully handled.

For the production of our art prints, we work with a fully end-to-end carbon neutral printing partner, based in London, UK.

All prints and framed artworks (and their delivery) are certified carbon neutral.

All papers and wood-based materials are sourced from Forestry Stewardship Council certified sustainable sources.

Packaging materials have been carefully selected to reduce the impact on the environment, whilst still ensuring your art print gets to you in perfect condition.

Plastics are kept to a minimum and all packaging materials are sustainably sourced, being a mixture of recycled, recyclable or biodegradable materials.

Refunds, returns and exchanges (Buyer's Remorse)

Please be kindly advised that All Sales Are Final.

Our products are all carefully made to order, therefore unfortunately, due to this nature of production our Refunds & Returns Policy doesn’t cover refunds, returns or exchanges for products ordered in an unsuitable/unfavoured size or format type.

Returns on damaged art prints

In the unlikely event of receiving a damaged artwork, please contact us within 48 hours of receiving the item with supporting images of the damaged piece. Once confirmed, we will endeavour to replace the Edition, free of cost.

For further information please view our Refunds and Returns Policy