Care and installation
A quiet care routinefor textured art.
Raised surfaces need a softer touch than a flat print. Plan the wall, choose hardware for the listed weight, and keep carved or plaster details dry and free from harsh cleaning.
Open away from the surface.
Avoid cutting deeply into the box. Check the outer package, inner protection, frame or edge, raised texture, and hanging area before discarding anything.
Choose a stable indoor wall.
Avoid direct water, steam, strong heat, intense sun for long periods, and narrow paths where doors, bags, chairs, children, or pets may touch the raised surface.
Mark the footprint before drilling.
Use painter tape to check the height, spacing, nearby furniture, switches, lamps, door swings, and surrounding art. Watch the wall at different times of day to see how light reaches the texture.
Match the hardware to the weight and wall.
Drywall, plaster, masonry, brick, and wood may require different anchors or screws. Do not rely on a small nail for a heavier piece. Use a local professional when the wall condition or safe load is uncertain.
Confirm that the piece is level and stable.
After hanging, make sure the artwork does not shift when lightly touched. Recheck the hardware after a short period, particularly for a larger or framed piece.
Dust gently. Keep the texture dry.
Use a soft dry microfiber cloth, feather duster, or soft natural-bristle brush. Move with the direction of the texture and avoid pressing into raised details.
Do not spray cleaner onto the artwork. Avoid water, alcohol, solvents, abrasive pads, harsh household cleaners, soaking, and forceful rubbing.
Moving the piece
Protect the face, edges, and corners.
Wrap the artwork before moving it and avoid stacking it face down. Reassess the hardware at the new wall instead of assuming the previous anchor will suit a different material.
Light and texture
Side light reveals more depth.
A nearby window or lamp can bring out carved ridges and plaster lines. Flat overhead light may make the surface appear quieter, which is useful to know before choosing the final wall.