One of the things customers often need to consider when putting valuable art works in self storage is how to best protect those items from the ravages of time. Contain Your Stuff Penticton is here to help you with your artwork storing needs.
Artwork Storage Tips
Prepare
Preparing individual art pieces for self storage is also recommended, and though the requirements of each piece may be unique, your artwork for storage is something the average person can do without any training. When you consider the potential upside of increased value of artwork preserved properly over many years, the benefits of properly storing your valuable artwork becomes self-evident.
Tubes
One of the greater misconceptions people have about story two-dimensional art such as paintings, prints and photographs is that storing them rolled up in an art tube is one of the better ways to protect them. While a cardboard tube is an excellent solution for many to transport two-dimensional art safely for students, over time it can have a deteriorating factor on most paper and canvas artworks.
Flat Storage
Two-dimensional artworks should be stored flat, mounted (though not necessarily permanently) on a matte board. The thickness of the board should be strong enough to prevent artwork mounted to it from curling the way when mounted vertically. Heavier canvasses will require heavier matte boards. Once mounted, the artwork should be covered with plastic thick enough to avoid a casual puncture and is not attached to the artwork itself, rather it is folded over the back of the matte board where it is gently attached with adhesive tape.
Delicate Storage
If your artwork is delicate and easily smudged, extra steps may need to be taken. A front frame also made of matte board with a window provided to allow you to see your artwork can be taped into place over the item wrapped in plastic. At this point, it is also recommended to place a matte board cover over the front frame. Attach the cover with tape along one side and it becomes a hinge, allowing you to easily view your artwork safely stored and at the same time protect its precious surface.
Smaller Artworks
If you have numerous smaller items printed on paper or canvas, such as photographs and postcards, they can be stored together in acid-free, cardboard boxes available at almost any art supply store. This allows you to easily access the various items in your collection while keeping them stored safely,
Contain Your Stuff Penticton offers safe and secure storage for your valuable art pieces.
