Asked on Jan 22, 2023

Why do pictures stick to the glass in the frames?

Danielle
by Danielle

I am devastated. I wanted to move a treasured family photo to a new frame, and when I tried to remove it, the picture stuck to the glass and now it’s damaged. Why does this happen and how can I prevent it in the future?



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  11 answers
  • Tom Stuart Tom Stuart on Jan 22, 2023

    It is common for the slick face on the photograph to stick to the glass. A frame shop will be able to solve the problem on a new photo. I would take your current keep sake photo to a professional to se if anything can be down.


    i know use a matte board to keep photos away from the glass.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 22, 2023

    Matting a photo will prevent it. Humidity and no space in the frame usually cause this.

  • It's caused by moisture and the fact that there is no space between the photo and the glass.

  • Dee Dee on Jan 22, 2023

    Go on line and check out photo resturation where you can upload your photo, and they will fix it. It is not expensive.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jan 25, 2023

    Maybe the glass was cleaned before the picture was added and Not quite dry!


    • Danielle Danielle on Jan 25, 2023

      Possibly, I will remember this when adding photo's to frames in the future.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jan 26, 2023

    Maybe if you can take the picture to a Photography or Print shop they Might be able to help you.....

  • You could also see if there's a conservator type person in your area as they may be able to help. I'm sure this is super upsetting and so sorry it happened!

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Feb 02, 2023

    Freeze the picture in the glass frame and peel off gently, then to correct the situation, remount it with a matt to keep the picture off the glass.

  • The main cause of photos sticking to glass is typically humidity. The photograph will eventually attach to the glass if it is framed in a way that leaves no gap between the glass and the image (not even a small amount). Glossy photos are especially prone to this issue.

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Mar 07, 2023

    If your house is humid or where it was stored was humid, that could cause the photo to stick, or if it was stacked there might be enough pressure on it to stick it to the glass.

  • Dee Dee on Mar 07, 2023

    Always Matt old photos to keep them away from the glass. Do not place the frames in areas near the bathroom or kitchen which has extra humidity.