The Five Levels of Framing

You have a choice about how much or how little you want to safeguard your picture. There are Five Levels of Framing for you to choose from as the following summary explains:

Museum Level - The ultimate protection for your artwork

Objective -To visually enhance artwork and offer the ultimate level of protection from physical and mechanical damage, airborne pollution and acids generated by framing materials for up to 35 years in normal conditions.

Conservation Level - Helping preserve your artwork for future generations

Objective - To visually enhance artwork and offer a high level of protection from physical and mechanical damage, airborne pollution and acids generated by framing materials, for approximately 20 years under normal conditions.

Commended Level - Guarantees a degree of protection, with design                                                       playing an important part

Objective - To visually enhance artwork and offer a moderate level of protection from airborne pollution and acid damage for around five years in normal conditions

Budget Level - Visually pleasing, but offering no long-term protection

Objective - To provide a visually acceptable frame at a budget price. No pretence is made to protect the artwork or its long-term visual appearance.

Minimum Level - Putting economy first

Objective - To provide a basic frame at minimum cost; price overrides visual appearance and quality

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