Flame retardants

Berit Moller <beritmoller2<-a t->gmail< . >com> writes

>How and what can I use as a flame retardant on paintings?  I am
>looking for ways to protect paintings against flames.  Can someone
>suggest a method or materials that are non-destructive to the
>structure and materials of painting of old as well as new origins
>(traditional and synthetic materials).

Are you wanting to apply this to the painting surface or simply to
protect the rear?

Andrew Thorn
Andrew.Thorn<-a t->artcare< . >cc


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