Step 1: Blocking the Wood Fiber
Proprietary Fillers Encapsulate Wood Fibers
- Dual filler application encapsulates wood fibers and seals panel, eliminating raised fibers, for a smooth, uniform surface.
- Protects against moisture penetration.
- Increases hardness and density for a more durable surface, resisting delamination.
- Creates a sealed bond between wood and Archiva-Seal topcoat, protecting the painting ground from Support Induced Discoloration (SID).
Step 2: Strengthening & Sealing the Wood
Proprietary Fillers Encapsulate Wood Fibers
- A high heat application creates the final step on the Archiva-Seal, a continuous coalesced film that increases toughness, durability, and tensile strength.
- Archiva-Seal topcoat forms a complete barrier between the wood and Ampersand painting grounds.
- Enhances the panel's ability to reject moisture.
- Enhances adhesion for a strong bond with painting grounds.
- Treated on both sides for a more balanced, stronger, highly warp-resistant panel.
Step 3: Ampersand Painting Grounds
Uncompromising Quality From the Inside Out
- Unparalleled, innovative painting grounds that support all media types.
- Made with conservator-quality materials, acid-free, pH Neutral.
Why is This So Important?
Unsealed WOOD Panels Are Not Suitable for Archival Artwork
- Absorb moisture and swell
- Highly prone to warping
- Artwork not protected from Support Induced Discoloration (SID)
- Raised fibers create an uneven surface
- Increased risk of delamination
- NOT archival
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