People are usually not sure how to preserve their prints so that they get the maximum life out of it. We have tried and tested several techniques and have come up with guidelines that we follow for our prints.

To assure long lasting beauty and to protect your investment in fine art against the environmental conditions that can damage your prints, even if they are properly framed, here are a few things that you should do.

Light: Never expose your fine art valuables to strong ultra-violet radiation like sunlight (direct or in-direct), few lighting systems (halogen lamps). These can cause harm to the paper as well as certain inks and colours that might be used.

Humidity: Humidity can cause mold and foxing. Do not store art prints in areas with high humidity and less air circulation. Humidity also attracts pests like silver fish – another big danger for your prints.

Heat: Do not store/hang prints near radiators or sources of heat or on walls which get really hot. Humidity below 40% will dry out the paper and make it brittle.

Pollution: Pollution in the form or acids in the paper, dust, dirt or sweat from your hands should be prevented from affecting your prints. Insect problems near your prints should also be taken care of.

If you keep these certain factors in mind while hanging or storing your prints then you can easily extend the life of your prints.