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The Four Levels of Framing are essential concepts outlined by the fine art trade guild, which emphasizes the importance of adhering to specific framing standards. These standards are crucial for achieving museum framing quality, ensuring that artwork is preserved and presented in the best possible manner.

Conservation Framing Services at Posterhaus

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The Four Levels of Framing

The Fine Art Trade Guild provides a framework of standards for professional picture framers. While not all framers adhere to these framing standards, those who do demonstrate their awareness and ability to apply the necessary materials and craftsmanship. This ensures that your artwork is framed correctly, often meeting the high standards of museum framing.

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, in accordance with the fine art trade guild’s standards. This museum framing solution is designed to preserve your pieces for up to 35 years under normal conditions.

Conservation

Helping preserve your artwork for future generations is our mission. Our objective is to visually enhance your artwork while adhering to the framing standards established by the fine art trade guild. We provide a high level of protection against physical and mechanical damage, airborne pollution, and acids generated by framing materials, ensuring your pieces are safeguarded for approximately 20 years under normal conditions, similar to museum framing practices.

Commended

Guarantees a degree of protection, with design playing an important part in adhering to fine art trade guild standards. The objective is to visually enhance artwork while also providing a moderate level of protection from airborne pollution and acid damage, ensuring longevity for around five years plus, in normal conditions.

Budget

Budget - Visually pleasing, but offering no long-term protection according to fine art trade guild standards. Objective - To provide a visually acceptable frame at a budget price that meets basic framing standards. No pretense is made to protect the artwork or its long-term visual appearance.

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