chipping on painting

[Class]

Hey all,
The owner of the shop I manage also owns a gallery. I have noticed for some time that when an older piece needs reframed,for whatever reason, the area underneath the rabbet is worn and chipped. At first I chalked to up to age but after returning from the art expo with some recently framed newer pieces I noticed it as well. Is there anything to do to avoid this/ slow down the possible unavoidable damage. I was thinking of lining the area with filmoplast or something (just off the top of my head).
Thanks.

 

[CAframer]

The painting should not be in direct contact with the rabbet. It can either be spaced with edge strips or the rabbet can be lined with special foam tape (Volara).

 

[Puppyraiser]

We use Volara or the felt tape that Specialty Tapes makes. The painting conservator we use uses black velvet ribbon. It is the cushioning effect that is the function of all three of these...

 

[Class]

Thank you!

 

[preservator]

Volara, a radiation cross linked polyethylene foam, is soft and safe and can be used to line the rabbet of the frame to keep its wood from abraiding the paint. It can be found at preseravtion suppliers, like University Products.



Hugh

 

[Rick Granick]

Volara, a radiation cross linked polyethylene foam, is soft and safe and can be used to line the rabbet of the frame to keep its wood from abraiding the paint. It can be found at preseravtion suppliers, like University Products.Hugh

As opposed to the Volaré, a cheesy-looking Chrysler from the 70's. (Think Ricardo Montalban extolling crushed velour and "Corinthian leather".)
Rick

 

[FramerDave]

As opposed to the Volaré, a cheesy-looking Chrysler from the 70's. (Think Ricardo Montalban extolling crushed velour and "Corinthian leather".)
Rick

Rich Corinthian leather.

I'm pretty sure my mom had one of these. Even the same color.