Your canvas print is coated to protect it, so it doesn’t need much. A little care in where you hang it keeps the colours rich for a very long time.
Where to hang it
- Out of direct sun. A spot where the sun hits it for hours every day will fade any print over time. Bright rooms are fine; a sunbeam on it all afternoon isn’t.
- Away from moisture. Bathrooms with showers and spots right above a kettle or stove get steamy. Humidity can loosen the canvas on the frame.
- Not right over a heater or fireplace, where heat and soot do their slow work.
Hanging
Your print arrives with hanging hardware attached. For anything larger than about 24 × 36 in, use two hooks or a wall anchor rated for the weight, so it stays level and stays on the wall.
Cleaning
- Dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth or a feather duster.
- Don’t use water, glass cleaner or household sprays on the front.
- For a smudge, a barely damp soft cloth, dabbed (not rubbed), then let it air dry.
If it sags a little
Changes in humidity can make canvas relax over the years. A light mist of water on the back of the canvas (never the front) is often enough to tighten it as it dries. If it needs more than that, get in touch.
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