An artwork will deteriorate over time due to exposure to the environment. Conservation Framing is designed to minimize deterioration and prevent contributory deterioration by materials surrounding the artwork. Hence, this framing technique is an important and valuable service to any frame maker.

Merlin is one of the pioneers in Singapore who is skilled in the art of Conservation Framing. Our experienced framing consultants are trained to advise you in the appropriate selection of materials to protect your fine art for years to come. Our clientele includes museums and art galleries who require their valuable artworks to be preserved in their original mint condition.
   

Damage due to framing techniques is most commonly caused by the use of materials that contain acid, which discolour, bleach and eat into artwork over time. Merlin protects your valuable artwork through the selective use of the finest museum quality, acid-free materials.

Constant exposures to strong lights or direct sunlight are other common factors that cause environmental damage to artworks, in particular works on paper. Prolonged exposure leads to the bleaching of pigments and the discoloration of papers. Merlin adopts case-specific conservation framing techniques such as the use of UV filtration perspex, for the UV-filtered protection of artworks.
 

More about conservation framing and how you should protect and conserve your precious artworks.
In the meantime please feel free to contact any one of our friendly framing consultants for more information.
 
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