Displaying Photographs
 

Posted By: <b>Tim</b><p>I have a few vintage Burke photographs that I am considering having framed for displaying. What advice could you give as to protect the photos? To date I have been told to make sure I get UV glass and that double matting + keeps the glass from contacting the photo and running the risk that the picture adheres to the glass over time.<br><br>I love the photos and would like to display them but want them protected as well.<br><br>Any advice is appreciated.<br>

Displaying Photographs
 

Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Correct... don't let the photos make direct contact with the glass. Also...<br><br>* Utilize mounting corners under the mats, to secure the photos in place. <br><br>* Do not use tape or adhesive to secure the photos to the mats<br><br>* Hang photos high enough to keep out of reach of small children and pets. <br><br>* Be sure to keep the photos out of direct sunlight at all times.<br><br>* Try to do the work yourself, as store personnel won't care for the photos the way you do. <br><br>Few things are more irritating than fingerprints on the photos, once they are sealed under the glass.

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>You want UVA and UVB protecting glass or plastic. Your local frame shop will likely be knowledgeable about this subject and carry the product.

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Posted By: <b>Brock G.</b><p>I would suggest framing them yourself and saving a few dollars. Frame shops charge an arm and a leg for the same thing you can do yourself.<br>I always use this site: <a href="http://www.pictureframes.com/scripts/WebObjects/PictureFrames.woa/wa/Home" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.pictureframes.com/scripts/WebObjects/PictureFrames.woa/wa/Home</a><br><br>You can order custom cut mats and custom frames (with the option of UV protective acrylic and acid free backing) for much cheaper than a frame shop will charge.

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>I've never dealt with pictureshields.com , but they offer inexpensive inserts with very strong UVA/UVB protection. They appear to be thin plastic inserts you stick in the frame with the glass. You can upgrade the UV protection on glass frames you already own.