I’ve come across more and more framers using adhesive velcro dots on the back of the corners of stretched canvases to fix them into the float frame alongside some screws. What is the situation regarding archival / longevity when canvases are framed like this? I’ve looked online though found very little information. Thanks.
The makers of velcro might possibly not endorse this usage because that’s not what they was designed it for, but that doesn’t mean it won’t function very well. They should probably age well, but I can’t give universal approval as weights of supports and finished artworks aren’t standardized.
Mere artist, Marc.
Thank you very much for your answer. They’re certainly very strong and with screws too, it’s guaranteed to support the canvas. The dots alone seem quite risky long term. The adhesive used and its archival properties concerned me regarding potential damage. However they are attached on the back of the canvas with stretcher bars between them and the front of the canvas – thinking about it, regular wooden stretcher bars aren’t the most archival product anyway.
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