Many times a person will go to an estate sale or auction and buy pieces of fine art in frames that has been damaged over time or the fine art just has not been properly taken care of. It is also possible that you could buy a storage unit and find a piece of fine art rolled up and stuck in the corner of the storage locker. For any of these situations you should use the services of an experienced framer like picture framers Melbourne to save the fine art and make it something that you would be proud to display.

Yes, you could do it yourself but if you have invested a lot of money in a piece of fine art then you should make sure that framing it is done correctly. When framing fine art you will want to make sure that the chosen frame enhances the aesthetic appeal of the artwork. You will also have to make sure that it is protected from dust, humidity, and smudges, if it does or does not need a mat, that the materials used to frame fine art is acid-free, and so much more. If you are not a professional framer and know how to do all of these things it is best to use custom framing Melbourne to do the job so your fine art is not ruined.

For example, if you live in an area that has extremely humid conditions did you know that your piece of fine art should be framed in something that is made from plexiglass and not regular glass? The reasons are plexiglass is very durable and is less likely to shatter or crack than glass. It is also not as reflective and will help to reduce the glare. Another important thing to remember is that when framing a fine piece of oil painting it does not require matting.

In addition did you know that any other materials that are used to frame your piece of fine art needs to be acid-free because these types of matted paper or tape will resist discoloration and fading, especially if you are going to display it in an area that gets frequent sunlight. If your fine art is framed when you purchased it you may have to replace it if it is damaged but what type of frame should you replace it with? Should it coordinate with the room décor, furnishings, color, or a combination of all three? You may also need to have a custom frame made if it is an odd size.

As you can see there is a lot to consider when framing fine art so take it to picture framers Melbourne to have it done correctly if you are not a professional framer.

Author's Bio: 

This post is penned by Dee Lopez for Mahoneys Framing who are the finest and most awarded picture framing Melbourne shop. Dee is employed with Mahoneys Framing for many years now and untiringly works to show chase the best of what Mahoneys has to offer with her articles and blog posts and other online promotional efforts. Located on the cosmopolitan street of 68 Hardware Lane inside the famous POP Restaurant where its been doing business and serving clients since 1987. The owner Mr. Greg Mahoney open the first retail shop on this lane and has been recognized for his services by receiving the first Melbourne Award from Lord Mayor John. For more information about our framing services or our art restoration services call us at (03) 9642 1148 or visit our website.