Framing, hanging and care

Framing, hanging and caring for art at home

Sun, damp and the wrong mount are the usual enemies of art at home. The advice below follows conservators who look after pictures for centuries, trimmed to what a living room needs.

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How to frame art: mats, glazing, frames and a safe DIY method

How to frame a print, drawing or painting so it lasts: the mat, glazing, backing and frame that museum conservators specify, a DIY method and cheap routes.

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How to hang art: height, spacing, hooks and where not to put it
How high to hang a picture, how far apart to space a group, what to put above a sofa, which wall fixings to trust and where light and heat will harm the work.

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How to frame art: mats, glazing, frames and a safe DIY method

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How to hang art: height, spacing, hooks and where not to put it