Storage of paintings

Barry Knight <barry<-a t->eng-h< . >gov< . >uk> writes

>>It is not a good idea to store paintings flat.  They should be
>>stored on edge, having protected the corners of the frames with
>>bubble-wrap.  They may be wrapped in polythene sheet, but this would
>>depend on whether there was any risk of condensation.  A corrugated
>>plastic box, as suggested by Jerry Shiner, is quite a good idea, but
>>may not be strong enough.

Corrugated polypropylene is available in a variety of thicknesses. I
myself have been surprised at how strong it can be, especially when
formed into a rigid box with double layers and opposing corrugation.

Jerry Shiner
Forever Yours Bridal Gown Preservation
& Keepsafe Systems Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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