Print care
Keep wall art looking the way it did the day it arrived.
Wandamark prints are made to live in real rooms. A few quick care habits keep posters flat, frames clean, and canvas pieces holding color year after year.
Unboxing posters and unframed prints
Handle posters by the edges with clean, dry hands. If the print arrived rolled, unroll it on a clean flat surface and let it relax for a few hours before framing. For any stubborn curl, place the print face-down between two sheets of clean paper and weight the corners lightly with books for an hour.
Avoid wiping the surface of an unframed poster. Dust will brush off naturally; a fingerprint will not.
Dusting framed prints
For framed pieces, wipe the glazing with a soft microfiber cloth every couple of weeks. If the surface needs more than a dry wipe, lightly mist a microfiber cloth with water and wipe in one direction. Avoid spraying any cleaner directly onto the frame, since liquid can seep behind the glazing and reach the print.
Wipe the frame itself with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, which can scratch matte finishes.
Caring for canvas pieces
Canvas does not have a glazing layer, so dust gently with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush or a microfiber cloth. Wipe in one direction with very light pressure to avoid pushing dust into the texture.
If the canvas picks up a stubborn smudge, dampen a microfiber cloth very lightly with water and dab the spot rather than rubbing. Do not use household cleaners or solvents on canvas prints.
Sun, light, and color longevity
Direct, prolonged sunlight will fade any print over time, including pigment-based art prints. When possible, hang wall art on a wall that does not catch direct afternoon sun. If a sunlit wall is the only option, UV-protective glazing in a frame extends color life noticeably.
For canvas pieces in bright rooms, rotating their position with another piece every year or two keeps fading even across the wall.
Humidity, kitchens, and bathrooms
Wall art lives best in rooms with steady humidity, ideally between 30% and 55%. Bathrooms and kitchens can work for framed prints if the room is well ventilated, but unframed posters near steam or splatter are likely to warp over time.
For powder rooms and bathrooms, prefer a framed print under glass over an unframed poster.
Storing or moving pieces
If you need to store a poster, roll it face-out around a wide tube and place it in an acid-free sleeve or a clean kraft tube. For framed pieces in storage, stand them upright with corner protectors and a soft layer between frames, and avoid leaving anything stacked face-down for long.
For a move, wrap framed art in glassine or clean paper, then bubble wrap, and transport upright in a flat box. Never lay framed glass flat on its back if anything could be placed on top.