Museum-quality framing ensures the artwork is protected against deterioration caused by the passage of time, preserving it as unaltered as possible. Works on paper have many enemies: light, heat, humidity, air pollution, and even themselves (if the paper is not of high quality and pH-neutral, it can self-damage; likewise, the inks used in the work may be acidic and burn the paper over time).

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Products used in conservation framing, such as boards, mats, adhesives, tapes, and others, must be acid-free (alkaline or neutral pH) to prevent damage to the works. The glass should have a UV filter. The frame should not be in direct contact with the mat board and mounting board. To prevent acid migration from the wood to the artwork, a protective barrier should be placed between the frame's rebate and the artwork.