The process of art installation is much more intricate than it may seem at first glance. It goes far beyond hanging a painting on a wall or placing a sculpture on a pedestal. In most cases, professionals implement a wide range of safety techniques and strategic considerations to guarantee end-to-end safety of installation. Here are the main consequences of ignoring these aspects.
What Can Go Wrong During Art Installation?
Here are the top 5 errors people can make when handling art.
Incorrect Lighting and UV Exposure
If you place art objects in well-lit rooms, the visual effect of their viewing can indeed become much more impactful. However, it’s necessary to keep in mind that natural lighting and exposure to UV light ruin pigments and can destroy your paintings and other art objects. Oil paint may crack, and watercolors may fade under the influence of the UV light spectrum. That’s why you need to take proper care of light protection by using UV screens and avoiding light exposure by all means.
Mounting of Heavy Artwork
Heavy artwork may fall and crack under the slightest impact, especially if its mounting is insecure, made of fragile materials, or improperly balanced. Therefore, it’s important to evaluate the mounting’s sturdiness and durability before placing a heavy object on it.
Secure Art Handling
The process of handling art without causing damage is also an intricate procedure that requires professional insight. Art handlers may leave fingerprints on highly delicate art surfaces or cause accidental damage because of wrong equipment choices. The right solution in this case is to use art handling gloves and hire professionals with specialized instruments and equipment.
Consideration of Viewing Angles and Height
Inexperienced art installers often misjudge the viewing angles and height of art positioning, which may lead to its incorrect installation and the need to reinstall art. To avoid this mishap, work with experienced installers only so that they find the right place for your art object on the first try.
Unsafe Materials
It is critically important to use only conservation-grade materials when installing art. This way, you should take into account the surfaces with which your art will come in contact and ensure that they are acid-free, non-adhesive, and not able to ruin its delicate surfaces.
Entrust Your Art to Professionals from Fine Art Shippers
If you want to enjoy professional, risk-free art installation, it’s time to hire an expert team of Fine Art Shippers. Our art installers have a full set of specialized tools and equipment and can develop a custom strategy for moving and installing your art without risks. We offer 360-degree assistance with installation to let you enjoy your new acquisitions in well-planned setups.