Caring For Your Canvas Photography Prints
Your canvas photograph has been carefully produced using professional-quality materials. With the right care and environment, your canvas print can remain vibrant and beautiful for many years.
Please follow these guidelines to help protect your artwork and maximise its lifespan.
Please follow these guidelines to help protect your artwork and maximise its lifespan.
Handle With Care
Always handle your canvas with clean, dry hands.
Hold the canvas by the edges of the stretcher frame whenever possible.
Avoid touching the printed surface, as oils and moisture from your hands can leave marks.
Never place objects directly against the printed canvas.
When moving the artwork, support it securely with both hands and avoid putting pressure on the centre of the canvas.
Protect Your Canvas From Direct Sunlight
Light exposure is one of the most important factors affecting the longevity of any photographic artwork.
Avoid hanging your canvas where it will receive prolonged, direct sunlight.
Keep the artwork away from windows that receive strong sunlight whenever possible.
UV-protective window treatments can provide additional protection.
While high-quality archival inks offer excellent resistance to fading, no photographic print is completely immune to prolonged UV exposure.
For the best long-term preservation, display your canvas in a location with moderate, indirect lighting.
Avoid Excessive Heat and Humidity
Canvas is a natural material and can respond to changes in temperature and humidity.
Keep your artwork away from heaters, fireplaces and radiators.
Avoid hanging canvas in bathrooms, laundries or other areas with high humidity.
Do not store canvas prints in damp garages, sheds or other areas exposed to moisture.
Avoid locations subject to significant temperature fluctuations.
A stable indoor environment is ideal.
Excessive moisture can contribute to changes in canvas tension and may potentially encourage mould growth over time.
Cleaning Your Canvas
Canvas prints should be cleaned very gently.
Use a clean, soft, dry microfiber or other lint-free cloth to gently remove surface dust.
Do not scrub, rub or apply pressure to the printed surface.
Never use household cleaning products, glass cleaner, detergents or solvents.
Do not spray water or cleaning products directly onto the canvas.
Do not use wet cloths or abrasive materials.
Avoid vacuum cleaners or brushes that could catch the canvas surface.
If your canvas becomes stained, marked or contaminated, we recommend consulting a professional art conservator rather than attempting to remove the mark yourself.
Protect the Canvas From Physical Damage
Although canvas has some flexibility, the printed surface can be damaged by sharp objects, friction or excessive pressure.
Keep furniture and other objects from rubbing against the canvas.
Take extra care when hanging or moving the artwork.
Do not lean objects against the front of the canvas.
Keep pets and children from scratching or pressing against the artwork.
Avoid hanging the canvas in areas where it may be regularly bumped or knocked.
Hanging Your Canvas
Use appropriate wall fittings suitable for the size and weight of your artwork.
Make sure the artwork is securely supported and positioned away from sources of heat, moisture and excessive sunlight.
For larger canvas prints, we recommend using suitable professional-grade hanging hardware and, where appropriate, having the artwork installed by a professional.
Storing Your Canvas Print
If you need to store your canvas:
Store it in a clean, dry and temperature-stable environment.
Keep it away from direct sunlight.
Protect it from dust and moisture.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the canvas.
Avoid storing it in damp garages, sheds, attics or areas with extreme temperature fluctuations.
If possible, keep the canvas upright or appropriately supported rather than placing weight against the printed surface.
Use clean, archival-quality protective materials when wrapping the artwork.
Avoid wrapping canvas tightly in plastic for long-term storage, particularly in environments where humidity may fluctuate, as trapped moisture can create problems.
Long-Term Preservation
For the longest possible life, consider the following:
Stable environment + limited UV exposure + gentle handling + clean surroundings = longer-lasting artwork.
Keep your canvas away from direct sunlight, moisture, excessive heat and pollutants. Regularly inspect the artwork for dust, marks or changes in the canvas tension, and address any concerns early.
Important
While professional photographic printing and canvas materials can provide excellent durability, the lifespan of any artwork will depend on its environment and how it is handled.
Following these care instructions will help preserve the colour, detail and physical condition of your canvas photograph for as long as possible.
Your canvas is a work of art — treat it with the same care you would give to any valuable photographic or fine art piece.
Always handle your canvas with clean, dry hands.
Hold the canvas by the edges of the stretcher frame whenever possible.
Avoid touching the printed surface, as oils and moisture from your hands can leave marks.
Never place objects directly against the printed canvas.
When moving the artwork, support it securely with both hands and avoid putting pressure on the centre of the canvas.
Protect Your Canvas From Direct Sunlight
Light exposure is one of the most important factors affecting the longevity of any photographic artwork.
Avoid hanging your canvas where it will receive prolonged, direct sunlight.
Keep the artwork away from windows that receive strong sunlight whenever possible.
UV-protective window treatments can provide additional protection.
While high-quality archival inks offer excellent resistance to fading, no photographic print is completely immune to prolonged UV exposure.
For the best long-term preservation, display your canvas in a location with moderate, indirect lighting.
Avoid Excessive Heat and Humidity
Canvas is a natural material and can respond to changes in temperature and humidity.
Keep your artwork away from heaters, fireplaces and radiators.
Avoid hanging canvas in bathrooms, laundries or other areas with high humidity.
Do not store canvas prints in damp garages, sheds or other areas exposed to moisture.
Avoid locations subject to significant temperature fluctuations.
A stable indoor environment is ideal.
Excessive moisture can contribute to changes in canvas tension and may potentially encourage mould growth over time.
Cleaning Your Canvas
Canvas prints should be cleaned very gently.
Use a clean, soft, dry microfiber or other lint-free cloth to gently remove surface dust.
Do not scrub, rub or apply pressure to the printed surface.
Never use household cleaning products, glass cleaner, detergents or solvents.
Do not spray water or cleaning products directly onto the canvas.
Do not use wet cloths or abrasive materials.
Avoid vacuum cleaners or brushes that could catch the canvas surface.
If your canvas becomes stained, marked or contaminated, we recommend consulting a professional art conservator rather than attempting to remove the mark yourself.
Protect the Canvas From Physical Damage
Although canvas has some flexibility, the printed surface can be damaged by sharp objects, friction or excessive pressure.
Keep furniture and other objects from rubbing against the canvas.
Take extra care when hanging or moving the artwork.
Do not lean objects against the front of the canvas.
Keep pets and children from scratching or pressing against the artwork.
Avoid hanging the canvas in areas where it may be regularly bumped or knocked.
Hanging Your Canvas
Use appropriate wall fittings suitable for the size and weight of your artwork.
Make sure the artwork is securely supported and positioned away from sources of heat, moisture and excessive sunlight.
For larger canvas prints, we recommend using suitable professional-grade hanging hardware and, where appropriate, having the artwork installed by a professional.
Storing Your Canvas Print
If you need to store your canvas:
Store it in a clean, dry and temperature-stable environment.
Keep it away from direct sunlight.
Protect it from dust and moisture.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the canvas.
Avoid storing it in damp garages, sheds, attics or areas with extreme temperature fluctuations.
If possible, keep the canvas upright or appropriately supported rather than placing weight against the printed surface.
Use clean, archival-quality protective materials when wrapping the artwork.
Avoid wrapping canvas tightly in plastic for long-term storage, particularly in environments where humidity may fluctuate, as trapped moisture can create problems.
Long-Term Preservation
For the longest possible life, consider the following:
Stable environment + limited UV exposure + gentle handling + clean surroundings = longer-lasting artwork.
Keep your canvas away from direct sunlight, moisture, excessive heat and pollutants. Regularly inspect the artwork for dust, marks or changes in the canvas tension, and address any concerns early.
Important
While professional photographic printing and canvas materials can provide excellent durability, the lifespan of any artwork will depend on its environment and how it is handled.
Following these care instructions will help preserve the colour, detail and physical condition of your canvas photograph for as long as possible.
Your canvas is a work of art — treat it with the same care you would give to any valuable photographic or fine art piece.
