HANDLING FRAMED ARTWORK

Framed art should be carried by placing a hand on each side of the frame. Alternatively, use a cupped hand supporting the bottom edge and a side hand for controlling the artwork vertically.

Hold the art securely by its outer edges, stretcher, or frame. For larger pieces, use a moving dolly, hand truck or find assistance. Consider a professional art handler to safely relocate or move art.

HANGING ARTWORK

We recommend that you do not put hanging wire on D-rings. Hanging D-rings with wire causes pressure to the frame and damage it.

LEVEL57 does not wire art for hanging or replace products that have had wire added outside of LEVEL57. Carrying a framed art piece by the wire is not advised. The lack of multidirectional control may lead to accidental damage.

HOW TO STORE ARTWORK

Wherever prints are stored, preparation is vital. Prepare your artwork for storage by wrapping carefully in protective materials. Avoid bubble wrap or plastic that does not breathe as humidity can cause damage or mold.

Instead, use sheets, tissue paper, or foam. Regardless of what material you choose for padding, be sure to choose storage space with low humidity if you store your paintings in plastic.

Be sure to protect corners and the bottom of the frame. Do not set artwork directly on the floor without padding under the frame.

When storing multiple pieces of art, they should be stored face to face. This helps protect the face of the art and reduces the chance of damage and scratches caused from items on the back of the frame, e.g. d-hooks, screws, staples, etc.

CONTROL HUMIDITY

Both too high and too low humidity can cause damage. High humidity will cause foxing (brown spots on the print) and mold. Keep all prints out of rooms with high humidity such as basements and garages and non-temperature controlled warehouses and storage facilities. The storage space should be in a controlled temperature room with a humidity level between 40% and 70%. A dehumidifier can also be effective.