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Five Levels of Framing - the Guild Framing Standards

Fine art trade guild

The Five Levels of Framing

Provide a framework of standards for the professional picture framer as determined by the Fine Art Trade Guild. Not all framers subscribe to these standards, but doing so indicates a framer is aware of, and can apply, the materials and craftsmanship required to meet those standards and has the knowledge to ensure that your art is framed correctly.

Museum

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

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

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 Budget -pollution and acid damage for around five years in normal conditions

Budget

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

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

Minimum Level

Putting Economy First

Posterhaus

812 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London, SW17 0LZ, United Kingdom

07500 319 300 FRAMING@POSTERHAUS.CO.UK

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