Archival framing is sometimes also referred to as Conservation framing and Preservation framing. Years after framing your artwork, when you separate it from the package, its value should remain unaltered without any trace or evidence that it was framed earlier.

1. Why Archival Framing Really Matters?

2. ● One important thing that matters in picture framing is
preserving the look and feel of your artwork for years,
once it has been framed or mounted.
● Archival framing is the most reliable technique to maintain
and protect the look of your prized possession in future.
Acrylic Picture Framing

3. ● Archival framing is for delicate and one-of-a-kind
artwork.
● The glazing material used for archival framing provides
protection from ultraviolet rays.
Acrylic Picture Framing

4. Affect of Acid on Artwork
● Standard mat boards and mounting boards have acid in
them.
● Material of these boards contain wood pulp - comprised
of lignin and alum

5. Acrylic Picture Framing

6. Affect of Acid on Artwork
● To protect your artwork in a long run, go for materials that
are lignin-free, buffered and made of cotton rag.

7. Why is protection from light is needed?
● Exposure to too much light and heat can accelerate
fading of the artwork.
● Ultraviolet rays cause maximum damage.

8. Acrylic Picture Framing

9. Protecting Your Artwork
● UV glazing is a proven solution in preserving exclusive
artworks and adding life to them.

10. About Us
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Paintbox Soho is a custom picture framing shop that
offers full museum quality framing services and more.
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We source only the highest quality material to present
and preserve your artwork with the utmost care and
integrity

11. Contact Us
Paintbox Soho
105 Thompson St (Between Prince and Spring)
New York, New York 10012
Tel. 212 226 1300
Fax 212 966 5379