Protecting Your Investment – Oil Paintings
You may have just purchased your first oil painting, to add that touch of style to your study, living room, or bedroom. Oil paintings make for a good, leisurely subject of conversation while looking at their exquisite appearance hanging somewhere in the room of your choice. Most of all, they are an investment that needs to be protected if you want to ensure they remain a valuable part of your home. This guide should serve as a quick reference for you if you wish to maintain the value of your oil painting and make sure it always remains a lovely work of art.
The first thing you need to be wary about is where you wish to hang the painting. The area which you choose has to be one that isn’t prone to the elements or humidity. And yes, that means you shouldn’t place your painting over the fireplace, neither should you place it in a room without proper heating. Overexposure to sunlight could ruin the painting’s finish, so take note of all these if you’re choosing the right location.
Another thing that could cause fading is dust, and this could also dry the oil paints used in creating the masterpiece. Dust your painting regularly, but remember not to use surface cleaners. Your piece will need to be dry-cleaned with a soft piece of cloth.
There may be times when you’ll need to transfer your painting from one place to the other, so when you do this, the picture must be covered with a flat, yet firm material like cardboard, on the front and the back, then enclosed in bubble wrap or styro. When wrapping the painting for extended periods of time, keep it in a dry place, because the last thing you want is moisture building up and threatening the oil colors.
If your painting is damage despite your best efforts, do not try to retouch or repair it yourself. Instead, bring it to a professional conservator who can do the job properly.
If you want your oil painting to give you and your family years of pleasure simply by just looking at it, the tips discussed above are all you need to ensure this.
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