Exeter Fine Arts

    Until about 40 years ago, little thought was given to material longevity in the framing business. Finally, we in the framing industry realized that many of our framing materials (mats, backing, et al) were harming the art we meant to preserve. We hocked our untreated, acid-riddled mat board and began using new acid-free mats of varied grades. We tacked in basic foam board (and later, acid-free foam board) in the stead of good, old, cheap and trusty cardboard backer. The glass we used improved dramatically for clarity and protection from UV rays, fly balls and the other elements. We sealed the wood for our frames, thus preventing acid leakage from within.
    Of course, all these advances in art preservation that we enjoy today are the result of constant tweaking; a framing job you took home ten or even five years ago might show signs of simply having been outmoded by today’s standards in framing. As in the medical field, if you want the best for your art, you’ll want the most knowledgable staff, the best tools and the sincerest care. This commitment to the health and preservation of our customers’ cherished art is what brings our customers back again and again.    – Décor