05/27/2026
Not all frames are created equal. 🖼️
We see it more often than you'd think. Someone brings in a treasured photo, a military medal, or a piece of artwork they've held onto for decades. and somewhere along the way, it was stored in a frame that quietly did more harm than good.
The truth is, the materials inside your frame matter just as much as the frame itself. Here are three preservation must-haves we never skip at Expressions & Images:
✔️ Acid-free matting. Regular cardboard and paper mats contain acids that migrate into your artwork over time, causing yellowing, brittleness, and irreversible damage. Archival-grade, acid-free mat board creates a safe barrier between your piece and the elements.
✔️ UV-protective acrylic or glass. Everyday light. even the ambient light in your home. fades colours and degrades paper faster than most people realize. We use UV-filtering glazing that blocks up to 99% of harmful rays, so your piece looks as vivid in 30 years as it does today.
✔️ No glue, no tape on your artwork. This one surprises people. Many off-the-shelf frames use pressure-sensitive tapes or glues that bond directly to the piece. Removing them later can destroy what you were trying to protect. We use archival linen hinges and reversible mounting methods only.
These aren't upgrades. They're the standard we've held since 1991.
If you have something worth framing, it's worth framing right. Bring it in and we'll walk you through every option, no pressure, just honest advice from people who genuinely care about preserving what matters to you.
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