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Services & FAQ
RETROFITTING FAQ Retrofitting 1.Q What is retrofitting? A Retrofitting refers to the refurbishing of your original framing. You already have the perfect frame. You love the picture that is in this frame. But the whole thing seems dated somehow, not to mention dusty. It is only in the last decade or so that archival materials have become widely available to the framing community. Sometimes all it takes is a brand new 100% rag mat plus an acid free backing, a new dustcover and a thorough cleaning to give your old favorite a face-lift. A new piece of UV filtering glass couldn't hurt either! 2.Q How can I determine if my old frame is in need of retrofitting? A Look at the inner edge of your matting. What color do you see? If it is dark brown or rust colored - bring it in! The brown you see is probably the discoloration from the acid in an old wood-pulp mat. Look at the back of the frame. Is the paper brown? Is the paper torn or missing entirely? If you see brown corrugated cardboard, or worse yet, a wooden shingle-back - bring it in! Archival backing materials are a light gray in color, or pure white. Anything else presents a "clear and present danger" to your frame package. |
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