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Care Card
A care card for South African wall art, covering cleaning, sun exposure, moisture risks and day-to-day upkeep.
How a Care Card helps on a real wall-art week
Care Card explains how to look after wall art in everyday South African settings. It covers cleaning methods, sun exposure, moisture concerns and routine upkeep for longer-lasting presentation.
A Care Card should record what is on the wall and what surrounds it. Note whether the piece is vinyl, framed print, wallpaper, canvas or acrylic, then add room details such as bathroom steam, kitchen grease, direct afternoon sun, or coastal salt air. For South African homes, offices and guest spaces, those conditions matter more than generic cleaning advice.
Keep the Care Card with the job file from installation day. List each finished wall, plus the edges, joins, frames or fixings that may need checking later. When a client asks how to wipe, dust or inspect the piece months later, that record is far more useful than memory.
Included on the Care Card
The finished work should travel with clear upkeep points. Safe cleaning cloths, surfaces to avoid soaking, and warning signs such as lifting corners, bubbling, fading, mould spots or frame movement all need to be noted. A short, exact note prevents the artwork from being treated like ordinary painted wall surface.
Pair the Care Card with the approved room photos and any installer notes before filing the project. If earlier problems involved peeling vinyl, damp plaster, harsh sunlight or loose hardware, mention that clearly when using the contact form. Add the final finish and size details so the care note matches the piece on site.
- Cleaning notes matched to the installed material
- Sun, damp and dust risks recorded
- Room photos stored with the care note
South African wear points
A Care Card in Gauteng may focus on dust, dry air and strong light through large windows. In Durban or other coastal areas, the note should mention moisture, salt air and extra checks around adhesive edges or metal fittings. Short-term display walls in retail and hospitality also need different advice from long-term pieces in a private home.
Cleaning methods vary by finish and location. Framed works behind glass can usually be dusted around the frame, while wallpaper seams, vinyl edges and unsealed prints should not be scrubbed or saturated. If load-shedding affects room humidity control or security shutters change light exposure, update the note after installation.
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What to record before filing
Send a Care Card with clear room photos, install timing, and details of any vinyl, wallpaper, prints or fixings that have already given trouble. Use a straightforward subject line.
Complete the Care Card once the final artwork, substrate and placement are confirmed. Add the installation date, room type, cleaning limits and any known site issues, then keep it with the project references for future maintenance questions. That gives the owner or facilities team one reliable page to follow.