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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Poppy Sunshine on Jul 10, 2008 8:23:16 GMT 1, Take everything out of it's frame, place all the prints in a portfolio or plan chest where there is no light, no damp, and nothing that will eat them.
Then lock the drawers and never open them again.
Oh, and don't forget to open all the windows, switch off the central heating and draw the curtains in case.
Alternatively, I can offer a storage service which you can subscribe to monthly.
I'll pick up your art for free and you can call me whenever you like and I will describe any of the pictures to you so you can imagine how well they are doing.
Take everything out of it's frame, place all the prints in a portfolio or plan chest where there is no light, no damp, and nothing that will eat them.
Then lock the drawers and never open them again.
Oh, and don't forget to open all the windows, switch off the central heating and draw the curtains in case.
Alternatively, I can offer a storage service which you can subscribe to monthly.
I'll pick up your art for free and you can call me whenever you like and I will describe any of the pictures to you so you can imagine how well they are doing.
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Winter on Jul 10, 2008 10:37:25 GMT 1, What about hanging art over a bubbling fish kettle?
What about hanging art over a bubbling fish kettle?
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by dodge on Jul 10, 2008 13:50:06 GMT 1, What about hanging art over a bubbling fish kettle?
That would be fine.
What about hanging art over a bubbling fish kettle? That would be fine. |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by hlarmy on Oct 19, 2008 20:07:03 GMT 1, A bit of advice please 
What is the situation with hanging framed prints and paintings above a radiator (which is not particularly hot at the best of times).
The print is framed to museum standards and is currently hung about 18inches above the radiator. Is this likely to damage either the frame or the print inside?
Also, is it a bad idea to hang a painting above a radiator.
Cheers
A bit of advice please What is the situation with hanging framed prints and paintings above a radiator (which is not particularly hot at the best of times). The print is framed to museum standards and is currently hung about 18inches above the radiator. Is this likely to damage either the frame or the print inside? Also, is it a bad idea to hang a painting above a radiator. Cheers |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by weaver on Oct 19, 2008 20:24:36 GMT 1, Various modes of thought on this, depending on if its a convection heater or a normal radiator, usual temp of the radiator, humidity in the house etc....
Convection heaters are the worst as the heat the air with elements inside the heater which then rises and can bake the print, drying out the paper and pigments, similar to having a hair drier on constantly. A normal radiator is not so bad as it radiates heat out over a larger area / lower heat, so wont dry the print so much. Either way the hotter the heater, the worse it is.
If the room is damp / humid, the damp can start mould when warmed up / trapped moisture inside the frame.
Right thats the scare tactics out the way, generally it is advised against as not being too good for prints, modern papers and pigments are generally designed for a household environment and shouldn't suffer any adverse reaction to being hung above a normal heater ( over a blast furnace might not be advisable, but a constant output radiator should be fine).
I have a couple of pieces hung close to radiators and have done for several years with no adverse reactions, if possible try to maintain a fairly steady temp rather than constant heat / chill cycles.
I wouldn't hang a painting above a radiator.
Various modes of thought on this, depending on if its a convection heater or a normal radiator, usual temp of the radiator, humidity in the house etc....
Convection heaters are the worst as the heat the air with elements inside the heater which then rises and can bake the print, drying out the paper and pigments, similar to having a hair drier on constantly. A normal radiator is not so bad as it radiates heat out over a larger area / lower heat, so wont dry the print so much. Either way the hotter the heater, the worse it is.
If the room is damp / humid, the damp can start mould when warmed up / trapped moisture inside the frame.
Right thats the scare tactics out the way, generally it is advised against as not being too good for prints, modern papers and pigments are generally designed for a household environment and shouldn't suffer any adverse reaction to being hung above a normal heater ( over a blast furnace might not be advisable, but a constant output radiator should be fine).
I have a couple of pieces hung close to radiators and have done for several years with no adverse reactions, if possible try to maintain a fairly steady temp rather than constant heat / chill cycles.
I wouldn't hang a painting above a radiator.
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by hlarmy on Oct 19, 2008 20:43:18 GMT 1, Cheers Weaver, great advice
It is a traditional heater so I think it should be ok - to cut a long story short I gave the print (which is rather valuable!) to my parents to hang. They have recently re-decorated and then hung it above the radiator and, in doing so, put two large holes in their new wallpaper (hence their reluctance to move it!).
Keep the comments coming; I'm sure a thread like this will come in use to others in the future.
Cheers Weaver, great advice It is a traditional heater so I think it should be ok - to cut a long story short I gave the print (which is rather valuable!) to my parents to hang. They have recently re-decorated and then hung it above the radiator and, in doing so, put two large holes in their new wallpaper (hence their reluctance to move it!). Keep the comments coming; I'm sure a thread like this will come in use to others in the future. |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by wiz on Oct 20, 2008 9:11:40 GMT 1, Here's a photo; what's the verdict people? Would you leave it there or move it?
Definitely move it Huw, slightly up and to the left about....200 miles or so to my house  .
Here's a photo; what's the verdict people? Would you leave it there or move it? Definitely move it Huw, slightly up and to the left about....200 miles or so to my house . |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by arcam on Oct 23, 2008 17:54:04 GMT 1, I've seen pics of framed prints above TV's as well. Bad surely? As they give off loads of heat.
I've seen pics of framed prints above TV's as well. Bad surely? As they give off loads of heat.
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by faroutman on Aug 20, 2010 17:40:05 GMT 1, Quick question.Thinking of hanging a print above a radiator and was wondering will it be ok or has anyone had problems with doing so. Thanks
Quick question.Thinking of hanging a print above a radiator and was wondering will it be ok or has anyone had problems with doing so. Thanks
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by craigf on Aug 20, 2010 17:48:02 GMT 1, Turn off the radiator and you'll be ok otherwise you could have problems
Turn off the radiator and you'll be ok otherwise you could have problems
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by manty on Aug 21, 2010 14:30:07 GMT 1, People say its best not to, so I guess there must be something in it.
I have a few over rads, and yet to see any ill effect over a period of 4 years, though I am not too fussed as they are only warhols, and a few banksys :-)
People say its best not to, so I guess there must be something in it.
I have a few over rads, and yet to see any ill effect over a period of 4 years, though I am not too fussed as they are only warhols, and a few banksys :-)
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by stickitup on Sept 14, 2010 13:34:48 GMT 1, conservation of paper and artifacts requires a certain humidity level. Placing the artwork over a radiator will subject it to a likely extreme of heat which WILL NOT be good for the work over time.
conservation of paper and artifacts requires a certain humidity level. Placing the artwork over a radiator will subject it to a likely extreme of heat which WILL NOT be good for the work over time.
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by faroutman on Nov 22, 2010 18:46:12 GMT 1, Hello you good people i need a little bit of advice.I asked a while ago about prints above radiators and came to the conclusion with your help it's no go.So i have this space to fill will a aluminium piece with wood veneer be ok above a radiator no frame just but straight above it.Its a oil that funds the beautiful art print. Thanks for any help...
Hello you good people i need a little bit of advice.I asked a while ago about prints above radiators and came to the conclusion with your help it's no go.So i have this space to fill will a aluminium piece with wood veneer be ok above a radiator no frame just but straight above it.Its a oil that funds the beautiful art print. Thanks for any help...
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Cardiff on Mar 27, 2011 0:29:13 GMT 1, We're doing some remodeling in our living room replacing an older gas fireplace with a linear model. It's going to create a great focal point for a special piece of art, but I've read tons of cautionary warnings about hanging art near fireplaces/radiators. I live in SoCal, USA where the temperature doesn't fluctuate too much year round, but we do use our fireplace all the time. My questions are...
1. Has anyone used any design ideas to minimize the temperature changes over the fireplace?
2. Are there any mediums that are less susceptible to damage given the temperature variations (works on metal, etc.)?
I've drooled over tons of pics of amazing art hanging over fireplaces on this forum...just curious to see if anyone has suggestions/thoughts of how to do this w/out damaging the art.
Thanks!
We're doing some remodeling in our living room replacing an older gas fireplace with a linear model. It's going to create a great focal point for a special piece of art, but I've read tons of cautionary warnings about hanging art near fireplaces/radiators. I live in SoCal, USA where the temperature doesn't fluctuate too much year round, but we do use our fireplace all the time. My questions are...
1. Has anyone used any design ideas to minimize the temperature changes over the fireplace?
2. Are there any mediums that are less susceptible to damage given the temperature variations (works on metal, etc.)?
I've drooled over tons of pics of amazing art hanging over fireplaces on this forum...just curious to see if anyone has suggestions/thoughts of how to do this w/out damaging the art.
Thanks!
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by etched on Mar 27, 2011 4:06:18 GMT 1,
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Cardiff on Mar 27, 2011 6:06:10 GMT 1, Many thanks Etched...I'll keep that in mind!
Many thanks Etched...I'll keep that in mind!
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by skitchy on May 11, 2011 12:38:45 GMT 1, Really quick question please delete if this if its in the wrong section just want a quick answer.
As the the subject suggests I am running out of wall space, is it ok to hang prints above radiators? obviously right now in the summer its not a problem but I'm terrified in the winter the prints will ripple with heat belting out at full blast
Anyone have experience in this field?
much appreciated
Really quick question please delete if this if its in the wrong section just want a quick answer.
As the the subject suggests I am running out of wall space, is it ok to hang prints above radiators? obviously right now in the summer its not a problem but I'm terrified in the winter the prints will ripple with heat belting out at full blast
Anyone have experience in this field?
much appreciated
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by illu on May 11, 2011 12:48:26 GMT 1, just use the search section and type radiator using the last 700 days or so and a lot of results will pop up, there was a similar discussion a while ago!
just use the search section and type radiator using the last 700 days or so and a lot of results will pop up, there was a similar discussion a while ago!
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by skitchy on May 11, 2011 13:02:38 GMT 1, Merci!
Merci!
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by illu on May 11, 2011 13:28:44 GMT 1, welcome!
welcome!
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by fingerz on May 11, 2011 13:30:35 GMT 1, olli we could go into business renting our own wall space out to people when thay have run out of there own ... 
olli we could go into business renting our own wall space out to people when thay have run out of there own ... |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by illu on May 11, 2011 13:46:25 GMT 1, olli we could go into business renting our own wall space out to people when thay have run out of there own ...
I'm in, but who of use is the top dog of our business mr vice president?
olli we could go into business renting our own wall space out to people when thay have run out of there own ... I'm in, but who of use is the top dog of our business mr vice president? |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by fingerz on May 11, 2011 14:46:49 GMT 1, your da boss ...
your da boss ... |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Deux Spin on Nov 25, 2011 8:46:37 GMT 1, Good morning all,
I recently received back my framed work from Mr Frameman. He did an absolutely amazing job, and I plan to post some photos once hung. In the mean time, I'd like some advice on hanging above radiators. I have 2 large radiators, one in my living room and one in the hallway which I'd love to put art above. I'm concerned about the change in temperature affecting that art, and wondering what you've done to get around this? I have been advised to keep the temperature low, and put mounted pieces, if any above the radiator. Would a radiator cabinet solve the solution? I've read that they diffuse the heat outwards rather than above. All advice welcome.
www.churchillscabinets.co.uk/
Cheers,
Cedric
Good morning all, I recently received back my framed work from Mr Frameman. He did an absolutely amazing job, and I plan to post some photos once hung. In the mean time, I'd like some advice on hanging above radiators. I have 2 large radiators, one in my living room and one in the hallway which I'd love to put art above. I'm concerned about the change in temperature affecting that art, and wondering what you've done to get around this? I have been advised to keep the temperature low, and put mounted pieces, if any above the radiator. Would a radiator cabinet solve the solution? I've read that they diffuse the heat outwards rather than above. All advice welcome. www.churchillscabinets.co.uk/Cheers, Cedric |
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by johnnyh on Nov 25, 2011 8:59:57 GMT 1, Honest opinion Cedric. If it ain't worth a sh*t load of money just do it.
If it's an orig canvass be careful but your average print will be fine. No real damage will br done and you will enjoy it.
Johnny
Honest opinion Cedric. If it ain't worth a sh*t load of money just do it.
If it's an orig canvass be careful but your average print will be fine. No real damage will br done and you will enjoy it.
Johnny
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Deux Spin on Nov 25, 2011 9:40:56 GMT 1, Thanks Johnny! I agree, I'll spare my BAST OG.
How about an Invader Rubik Cubism, its an original Dalai Lama, 83.5 x 83.5cm made from cubes. I was thinking of putting it about 50cm above a radiator. Its not paint, but worried the adhesive on the plastic stickers might fall off - and unsure whats holding all the cubes together? I think Invader drilled them together, as its very sturdy.
Thanks Johnny! I agree, I'll spare my BAST OG.
How about an Invader Rubik Cubism, its an original Dalai Lama, 83.5 x 83.5cm made from cubes. I was thinking of putting it about 50cm above a radiator. Its not paint, but worried the adhesive on the plastic stickers might fall off - and unsure whats holding all the cubes together? I think Invader drilled them together, as its very sturdy.
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by johnnyh on Nov 25, 2011 10:04:13 GMT 1, Cedric. On the Rubik if your not sure do not do it.
Serious piece so be careful on that. I do not have so cannot comment on how it's made etc or if you should or should not.
Cheers Johnny
Cedric. On the Rubik if your not sure do not do it.
Serious piece so be careful on that. I do not have so cannot comment on how it's made etc or if you should or should not.
Cheers Johnny
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by Deux Spin on Nov 25, 2011 15:03:45 GMT 1, I agree, I've emailed Invader to ask and I'm also looking into getting a couple of radiator cabinets installed.
I agree, I've emailed Invader to ask and I'm also looking into getting a couple of radiator cabinets installed.
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by maumau93 on Nov 25, 2011 15:11:06 GMT 1, ive often wandered about this aswell,
also i would like to hang on the main wall in my living room but its a chimney Brest and i have a small wood burning stove beneath just wondering if smoke damage is a problem?
to be honest i was guna do it anway as it aint to expensive... just wondering
cheers,
ive often wandered about this aswell,
also i would like to hang on the main wall in my living room but its a chimney Brest and i have a small wood burning stove beneath just wondering if smoke damage is a problem?
to be honest i was guna do it anway as it aint to expensive... just wondering
cheers,
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Art above a Radiator? • Humidity • Condensation , by xmyart on Apr 6, 2012 13:48:26 GMT 1, Is there anything i can do if a frmae has condensation on the glass? Only had it back for about a week!!
Or do i just need to get the print out of the frame NOW?
Not seen any do this before so just dont know, and am way worried for the print!
Is there anything i can do if a frmae has condensation on the glass? Only had it back for about a week!!
Or do i just need to get the print out of the frame NOW?
Not seen any do this before so just dont know, and am way worried for the print!
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