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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by victorwilliams on Apr 21, 2007 9:52:42 GMT 1, I'm moving into a old grade 2 listed farmhouse next Saturday which is great but some of the rooms have a little damp in, my bedroom and the living don't though.
Do you lot think it will be safe enough to hang my prints in those two rooms, all my prints have been professionally framed.
You're thoughts on the matter would be hugely appreciated, cheers
I'm moving into a old grade 2 listed farmhouse next Saturday which is great but some of the rooms have a little damp in, my bedroom and the living don't though.
Do you lot think it will be safe enough to hang my prints in those two rooms, all my prints have been professionally framed.
You're thoughts on the matter would be hugely appreciated, cheers
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romanywg
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by romanywg on Apr 21, 2007 11:17:01 GMT 1, If they are they are that damp I would put a dehumidifier in the room.
If they are they are that damp I would put a dehumidifier in the room.
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by arcam on Apr 21, 2007 11:36:26 GMT 1, Damp is bad for your health nevermind mind the prints.  A dehumidifier is a good call.
Damp is bad for your health nevermind mind the prints. A dehumidifier is a good call. |
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by corblimeylimey on Apr 21, 2007 13:58:26 GMT 1, Doesn't sound too good, I'd be extra wary of outside walls which probably have the most damp.
Doesn't sound too good, I'd be extra wary of outside walls which probably have the most damp.
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by neutral on Apr 21, 2007 14:53:37 GMT 1, Not good specially if the prints are float mounted, better if they are flat against the glass but still not a good situation to be in.
As said above the outside walls are carrying the humidity.
Not good specially if the prints are float mounted, better if they are flat against the glass but still not a good situation to be in.
As said above the outside walls are carrying the humidity.
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by taktheride on Apr 21, 2007 15:24:14 GMT 1, get some containers of damp rid. it traps moisture in the air.
get some containers of damp rid. it traps moisture in the air.
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by gm on Apr 21, 2007 15:38:36 GMT 1, Silica Gel... that stuff in little sachets that they put in shoe boxes, etc.
You can buy huge tubs of it from any pharmacist, although they may have to order it in for you. Could possibly get it from craft shops too, as it's used for drying flowers, biological specimens, etc.
A few crystals wrapped in tissue and dropped between the picture and the wall should do the trick, as long as they're regularly replaced with new ones. You don't have to throw out the used ones either, just stick them in an airing cupboard or somewhere else warm and dry (oven, after use while it's cooling down, f'rinstance) until they've dried out properly again.
You'll be able to tell because when they're completely dry they're amber/yellow coloured, getting paler with the amont of moisture they absorb. As long as you change them while there's still some yellow showing you should be OK.
But don't sue me if it doesn't work.
Silica Gel... that stuff in little sachets that they put in shoe boxes, etc.
You can buy huge tubs of it from any pharmacist, although they may have to order it in for you. Could possibly get it from craft shops too, as it's used for drying flowers, biological specimens, etc.
A few crystals wrapped in tissue and dropped between the picture and the wall should do the trick, as long as they're regularly replaced with new ones. You don't have to throw out the used ones either, just stick them in an airing cupboard or somewhere else warm and dry (oven, after use while it's cooling down, f'rinstance) until they've dried out properly again.
You'll be able to tell because when they're completely dry they're amber/yellow coloured, getting paler with the amont of moisture they absorb. As long as you change them while there's still some yellow showing you should be OK.
But don't sue me if it doesn't work.
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by andrewd on Apr 21, 2007 19:35:29 GMT 1, Good idea GM.
Victorwilliams do you have any plans to get the house renovated? I am currently having an extra floor put on top of the house. I rather hope that the builders don't know who Banksy is as I'd still like to have a house full of paintings and prints when they have finished!
Good idea GM.
Victorwilliams do you have any plans to get the house renovated? I am currently having an extra floor put on top of the house. I rather hope that the builders don't know who Banksy is as I'd still like to have a house full of paintings and prints when they have finished!
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romanywg
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by romanywg on Apr 21, 2007 22:11:01 GMT 1, Hope it's not a Grade 2 in Somerset. We are currently working on one and the Planning Office are a pain in the ar*e.
Hope it's not a Grade 2 in Somerset. We are currently working on one and the Planning Office are a pain in the ar*e.
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My Prints + Damp House = ?, by piperson on Apr 22, 2007 10:19:59 GMT 1, Silica Gel... that stuff in little sachets that they put in shoe boxes, etc. You can buy huge tubs of it from any pharmacist, although they may have to order it in for you. Could possibly get it from craft shops too, as it's used for drying flowers, biological specimens, etc. A few crystals wrapped in tissue and dropped between the picture and the wall should do the trick, as long as they're regularly replaced with new ones. You don't have to throw out the used ones either, just stick them in an airing cupboard or somewhere else warm and dry (oven, after use while it's cooling down, f'rinstance) until they've dried out properly again. You'll be able to tell because when they're completely dry they're amber/yellow coloured, getting paler with the amont of moisture they absorb. As long as you change them while there's still some yellow showing you should be OK. But don't sue me if it doesn't work.
very good call 
Silica Gel... that stuff in little sachets that they put in shoe boxes, etc. You can buy huge tubs of it from any pharmacist, although they may have to order it in for you. Could possibly get it from craft shops too, as it's used for drying flowers, biological specimens, etc. A few crystals wrapped in tissue and dropped between the picture and the wall should do the trick, as long as they're regularly replaced with new ones. You don't have to throw out the used ones either, just stick them in an airing cupboard or somewhere else warm and dry (oven, after use while it's cooling down, f'rinstance) until they've dried out properly again. You'll be able to tell because when they're completely dry they're amber/yellow coloured, getting paler with the amont of moisture they absorb. As long as you change them while there's still some yellow showing you should be OK. But don't sue me if it doesn't work. very good call |
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A dehumidifier is a good call.
