Designs inside one’s house can catch the attention of many people visiting the house. These interior designs may include the elevations, floor plans, ceiling designs, drawings and prints. One of the styles in the house that can greatly amaze visitors is the presence of original painting. It is said to be the most precious properties inside the house. These paintings are not readily available since these are valuable items that not all people can have. These works of art may last for many generations. So, it is only important to take good of these items to make sure that they stay undamaged and may look untouched for a long time. Whenever one look for good reprints of these original painting, it may cost very expensive while the original one comes in a premium price.

There are some things being suggested in order for these original works of art to be protected properly. One must take special care to protect oil painting from dust, scratches, humidity, and other harmful factors. Here’s how to preserve an oil painting.

Since oil painting is very sensitive to the change of temperature. It is then important that this item should be placed in an environment or in a room where the temperature is not too high or too moist. A hot room can make the painting compact and moistened environment can make them swell. These effects of the temperature can greatly affect the span of life of the painting. Hence, it is vital to assure that oil paintings are placed in a temperature regulated rooms.

Without light there would be no art, as light is what allows us to see and appreciate color. It is one of the great ironies that the very thing that lets us enjoy color also works to destroy it. When placed in a well-lightened area, oil painting can be heavily affected. Whenever light come in contact with paintings made from organic material, it can cause breakdown. It may cause fading of certain pigments or even darken the artwork. It is said that the damaging effects of sunlight on artwork are cumulative and irreversible. So, it is then suggested that these valuable items should not be placed in a room which throws direct sunlight. There are some who uses commercial lights. It should also be noted not to focus the light on the head of the painting since strong light can affect the painting heavily. Diffused light should be placed preferably ten feet away the artwork. Moreover, it is recommended not to put the sais artwork in complete darkness since it may look darker in a long age.

In securing an oil painting it is necessary to hold the artwork stiffly from both sides, neither from the top nor from the bottom but from the middle. Don’t use an ordinary nail in hanging a very precious work of art. Instead, Use two hooks per artwork. Not only does this provide added security but it helps art remain level over time, compared to items hung from a single point. Be keen in the placement of these valued possessions and display it securely so as not to end up these items crashing on the floor. Further, the proper placement of these items can prevent accidents.

Original painting should be cleaned always to give gloom to the environment. Cleanse the artwork by just using a soft brush. One can also use damp cotton wool to get clean surfaces. However, it is not recommended to use any type of liquid or cleanser available in the market. These liquids may damage the quality of artwork. Also, when painting or plastering the house, it is important that the original oil painting should be removed and covers it with plastic so as not to lose the beauty of the precious work of art.

Lastly, it is essential that these original painting should be free from smokes. It is advisable that these items should not be placed near the fireplace or candle light. Smokes from fire and cigarette can tremendously damage the painting. Do not let others to smoke in areas where the painting is hung.

Original oil paintings are unique and very precious. It can give happiness to someone looking at it. Indeed, it is very significant to take these suggestions in order for these works of art to be carefully preserved.

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