{"id":299,"date":"2020-09-23T13:47:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T12:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=299"},"modified":"2023-02-08T14:24:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T14:24:45","slug":"how-long-will-my-print-last","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/knowledge-base\/how-long-will-my-print-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How long will my print last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Life expectancy of C-Type and Gicl\u00e9e photographic and fine art prints.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five key factors to take into consideration to help determine the longevity for your photographic prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/58668287\/184f96054e94e60f20c7f648\/archivalbox_retocuhed2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering image stability of a photographic or Gicl\u00e9e print it is the environment and the storage conditions of the artwork that primarily dictates its longevity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper is sensitive to its surroundings and can be affected by changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to bright light and contaminates in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The five main factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The five main factors, which ultimately dictate how long your print will last, are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Exposure to high heat sources<\/li><li>Exposure to bright light sources<\/li><li>Exposure to moisture through humidity<\/li><li>Atmospheric Pollutants<\/li><li>Storage conditions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>C-Type Archival Life Expectancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Average daylight conditions \u2013 40 years<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dark storage in archival box \u2013 80 years<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Gicl\u00e9e Archival Life Expectancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Average daylight conditions \u2013 80 years<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dark storage in archival box \u2013 200 years<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to prolong the life of your print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed earlier in the article light, heat and atmospheric pollutants are the main concerns but there are more subtle factors to consider when storing artwork. These include adhesives that induce degradation over time and sulphur compounds produced by materials like rubber and wood can initiate fading and instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this end ensure your prints are stored in archival materials including archival acetate sleeves and are placed inside archival storage boxes made from acid free conservation board. Once the print is stored using archival materials it is ideal to find a suitable place away from fluctuating temperatures and potentially high humidity conditions. Avoid attics, basements or next to outside walls which experience more fluctuations in conditions and where condensation frequently occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is good to check your stored boxes now and then to ensure they are free from pests, moisture, dust and are in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Preserving artwork for display purposes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to conserve artwork for display purposes is to use conservation framing. Putting the artwork behind glass protects it from the surrounding environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When mounting for framing it is ideal to use 100% cotton fibre, acid-free unbuffered mount boards. UV protective conservation clear glass also reduces the impact of exposure to bright light sources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At theprintspace we have a wide range of conservation framing options to ensure your artwork stands the test of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/online-photo-art-framing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1298\" width=\"593\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-50x29.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-60x34.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/framing_1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Still need help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to speak to one of our team members more about the longevity of your artwork, please get<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theprintspace.co.uk\/contact-theprintspace\/\" target=\"_blank\"> in touch<\/a> with us today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the archival life expectancy of C-Type and Gicl\u00e9e photographic and fine art prints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"ht-kb-category":[143,26],"ht-kb-tag":[84,66],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Life expectancy of fine art prints | theprintspace help centre<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the life expectancy of fine art and photography prints in theprintspace&#039;s help section. 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