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FRAME FITTING
Frames add a nice finishing touch to any print. If you received your canvas or fine art paper prints...
   FLOATER FRAMES
Floater frames are a nice way to complete your canvas print or painting. They come in various depths...
  
HOW TO ASSEMBLE A METAL PICTURE FRAME
Metal picture frames are a sleek and modern way to display your artwork. They are easy to work with ...
   WOOD PANELS
Wood is a versatile material that can be used for a variety of projects. If you're tired of painting...
  
CHOOSING MAT COLOR
Mats aren't only used to separate the artwork from the frame. It is also adds to the visual aspect o...
   MEASURING FOR MATS
Once you have decided on a frame for your artwork, you might want to add a mat around it too. This w...
  
PROPORTIONS IN PICTURE FRAMING
Proportions can affect how visually pleasing an art piece is. Having a well-balanced ratio between t...
   CHOOSING MAT SIZE
After you have decided on the mat color you will then need to decide on how large the mat should be....
  
ALL ABOUT MATS
Mats are a great addition to a framed print or artwork. It can be used to visually balance out your ...
   LINEN LINERS
A linen liner is a wood moulding covered with linen material. Linen liners are to canvas artwork as ...
  
LASER ENGRAVING
Laser engraving is a technique using a laser to etch an image into a rigid surface. Find out more ab...
   CUSTOM FRAME ORDER MISTAKES
Getting a custom picture allows you to choose a specific frame that goes well with your artwork and ...
  
PICTURE FRAMES: METAL OR WOOD?
Pictures can be made out of a number of different materials. Some people prefer the look of a natura...
   FLAG FRAMING
Framing is one of the best ways to respectfully and professionally display a flag in your space or h...
  
JERSEY CASE/SHADOWBOX FRAME
This article address types of pre-assembled jersey shadowbox frame. Perfect for storing and preservi...
   ALL ABOUT CANVAS FLOATER FRAMES
Floater frames give the illusion of the artwork "floating" and leaves it looking suspended within th...
  
CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMER SOFTWARE
Custom picture framing software is a great tool that allows framers and artists to preview the artwo...
   RESIN COUNTERTOPS
Looking for a unique, modern, and beautiful way to invigorate your kitchen, bathroom, or restaurant ...
  
All About Z Bar Hanging System Article
Z bar bracket is a secure hanging solution, designed to hang anything from small lightweight to heav...
   ART MATERIAL WEIGHT LIST
Weight is an important factor that is usually overlooked when it comes to creating artwork. The fina...
  
HOW TO TIE WIRE ON PICTURE FRAMES
After your artwork has been mounted, the final step is to hang it. A hanging wire is one of the most...
   FRAMELESS WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR ARTWORK
Going frameless is a clean and modern option to display your artwork. The frameless appearance leave...
  
HOW TO PREP A CANVAS/ WOOD PANEL FOR PAINTING
Why is priming so important? Other than ensuring the paint will adhere to the canvas better, priming...
   DECORATING THE BABY'S ROOM
Decorating your newborn's bedroom can be a lot of fun. You can explore different themes and color sc...
  
TAKING CARE OF ART PRINTS
You've purchase a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece. It's vivid with color, filled with intricate d...
   ART GALLERY LIGHTING
After putting in all the hardwork to creating a piece art, an artist will probably decide to showcas...
  
FRAME BACKING BOARDS
The backing board is the last piece that goes into a frame. The backing board along with the mat and...
   HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR PLAQUE MOUNT
Plaque mounts are a great alternative to a framed or canvas print if you are looking for something a...
  
CUSTOM VS STANDARD FRAMES
A custom picture frame let's you decide on any style of frame that suits your artwork and living or ...
   FRAME SPACERS
Frame spaces are typically found in shadow boxes and they help separate the glass / plexiglass from ...
  
CUSTOM MADE SHIPPING BOXES
Pre-made boxes can be easily purchased or found discarded in recycling. This is very convenient but ...
   RESIN COATING
Epoxy resin is probably best known for its adhesive qualities. Since it dries to a hard and clear so...
  
ACRYLIC PLEXIGLASS GLAZING
"There is a notion that plexi-glass or acrylic glass is not a high quality product compared to "real...
   COLLECTING ART ON A BUDGET
You want to start collecting art, but you don't know anything about the art world and you have a tig...
  
CORRUGATED CARDBOARDS
Corrugated cardboard is something that most people rarely think about. However, if we think about it...
   VIEWING ART, AND YOUR HEALTH
here are plenty of reasons to decorate your home with artwork. You can use it to fill an empty wall,...
  
AMERICAN ART AND HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS
Art and home decor trade shows are great places to market and present your artwork. There are hundre...
   ALL ABOUT GESSO
Gesso was made to be used by artists to prime surfaces before painting. In this article, we go in-de...
  
PAINTING FROM A PHOTOGRAPH
Long gone are the days where an artist has to sit for hours in front of a landscape or have a subjec...
   SELLING ARTWORK ONLINE
"These days, you can buy almost anything online, from furniture and wall paint to produce and baked ...
  
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE IN ART
When we look at any image you will see both positive and negative space. The positive space is the s...
   PAPER BRIGHTNESS
"The terms "brightness" and "whiteness" are often used interchangeably when considering paper. While...
  
SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN USA
A list of largest Trade Shows in USA, taking place annually.......
   TOP PRINTING BRANDS
Printing dates back to thousands of years. Today, print is still prominent in our daily lives. This ...
  
CARING FOR FINE ART PRINTS
Today, fine art can be enjoyed by everyone. It is no longer exclusive to a small elite group of peop...
   CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAPER FOR PRINTING
You want the best paper that suits your artwork. There are a variety of different papers available t...
  
DECKLE EDGE
A deckle edge is a paper that has a rough edge that looks like it was torn. It has a rustic and trad...
   LARGE SCALE PRODUCTIONS
They sometimes say the bigger it is the better. You take a photo of a glorious scenic landscape and ...
  
INSTAGRAM PRINTS
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows you to easily share your photos with the en...
   10 ART SHOW TIPS
This is a list of ten art show tips that an artist might want to consider to execute a successful ar...
  
GEL EMBELLISHMENT
A gel medium can be added to your canvas prints to give it texture that can mimic brush strokes, add...
   WHAT IS GICLEE?
Giclée (pronounced gee-clay) is a fine-art printing process that uses digital images, high-end print...
  
CANVAS PRINTS
Paintings and drawings used to be the only type of canvas artwork. Now you are able to print your ow...
   MOUNTING ARTWORKS
"The term "mounting" is tossed around quite often in the picture framing and wall decor business, bu...
  
MAT CUTTERS
Adding a mat is an excellent way to give a framed photograph or artwork a professional, finished tou...
   SECURE-T HANGING SYSTEM FOR WOOD FRAMES
There are numerous safety and security hanging systems available on the market. Protecting your art ...
  
SECURE-T HANGING SYSTEM FOR METAL FRAMES
There are numerous safety and security hanging systems available on the market. Protecting your art ...
   REINFORCED CORNERS FOR HEAVY SHIPMENTS
There are countless styles of corner reinforcements for shipping heavy, fragile items. They may be p...
  
OVAL PICTURE FRAMES
Though in contemporary times they have not reached the popularity square angle frames have, oval fra...
   MOULDING LENGTHS CHOPS
If you own a small framing company, or you have a saw at home for your personal frames, we are happy...
  
WALL ART FOR SOUND ABSORBTION
If you are thinking about sound-proofing one of your rooms, but you don't want to replace your walls...
   WALL HOOKS FOR HANGING ART
You've found the perfect frame for your art, had it mounted and now it is ready to hang. You want to...
  
REPAIRING AND RESTORING OLD PICTURE FRAMES
Restoring old frames allows you to change up an outdated frame and make it new again. The frames can...
   ALL ABOUT PICTURE FRAME FILLETS
A fillet is a decorative piece that is added to the inside edge of picture frames. It can help add a...
  
"THE "RIGHT" PRICE FOR A PICTURE FRAME"
The material of the frame, the size (standard or custom) and any extra add-ons, such as a mat or a l...
   Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) Foam Boards
PVC Foam board is a highly sturdy and lightweight foam board made for a variety of indoor and outdoo...
  
ALL ABOUT PICTURE HANGING WIRES
Earlier we taught you how to tie a wire to hang your artwork, but if you aren't sure which wire work...
   20 PICTURE FRAME TIPS AND TRICKS
We've taken everything we have discussed about picture frames and created a list of tips and tricks ...
  
ALL ABOUT SHADOW BOXES
A shadow box is a frame with a very deep rabbet. The extra space allowsfor displaying objects or art...
   FRAMING TEXTILES
We've discussed about framing paper artwork in most of our articles, but we definitely haven't forgo...
  
CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMERS
Picture framers can choose to become certified by taking an examination that determines their knowle...
   TOP TEN HOME DECOR AND FURNISHING MAGAZINES
There is an unlimited amount of resources and information you can find online. It sometimes can be o...
  
PICTURE FRAMING: STANDARD SIZES AND GENERAL GUIDELINES
The frames that you would find in stores, and the preset sizes in your camera are usually a standard...
   CONSERVATION PICTURE FRAMING
Getting a frame that will preserve your artwork is important so that your artwork stays the same for...
  
ANNIVERSARY PICTURE FRAME
Celebrating an anniversary always brings back great memories. What better way to presevere those mom...
   HANGING HARDWARE
There is no one size fits all when it comes to customization! If you are getting a custom frame or p...
  
FRAME SELECTION
We have over 500 frame styles to choose from. With this large of selection, it means that there are ...
   ACRYLIC VS. GLASS
The difference between acrylic and glass does not mean one is better than the other, but one better ...
  
ARTWORK MEASUREMENT
"Like the saying goes, "Measure twice and cut once," this important when ordering a custom picture f...
   FRAME SHAPE AND STYLES
When ordering a custom picture frame you would need to consider the frame style and shape to suit yo...
  
FRAME MATERIALS
The color, style, weight and rigidness of a picture frame can be linked to the material it is made f...
   SECURITY HANGING HARDWARE
If you are concerned about the security of your artwork, there are various security hanging hardware...
  
ALL ABOUT MIRRORS
Aside from being an object that we use when we need to adjust our appearance, mirrors are also used ...
   ART HANGING
Artwork is either chosen based on how well it goes into a space or just because we like it. Every sp...
  
HISTORY OF PICTURE FRAMES
Although it is not as old as the history of art, the style of frames have developed along side the v...
   PICTURE FRAME CARE
Once you have your frame and your artwork is mounted and hung on the wall, you may think that now yo...
  
DOUBLE PICTURE FRAMES
Double picture frames are a fun way to coordinate a series of photos to create a collage effect. It ...
   FRAMELIGHT SHADOW BOX
A framelight shadow box has a light track on the inside, it is easy to to set up, and is a great way...
  
CUSTOM CORKBOARD FRAMES
Corkboards have been used for organizing and displaying information in offices, classrooms and kitch...
   PERSONALIZED WALL ART GIFTS
We commonly see a cityscape or landscape photo hanging in an office, or a painted portrait hanging i...
  
VIDEOS
This is a collection of videos, that we have created, ranging from tutorials to product information....
   MOUNTING ART IN A FRAME
Mounting artwork into a frame isn't a difficult task. However, it isn't the same as putting a photog...
  
TRIPLE (COLLAGE) PICTURE FRAMES
A triple picture frame is a great option if you have many photos, little space or you just don't wan...
   WHAT IS LAMINATION?
Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. When the film ...
  
SHOWCASING YOUR DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE
Showcase your hard work and efforts by displaying your long-awaited diploma or certificate! Opt for ...
   ART STORAGE FOR PRINTED MATTERIAL AND PAINTINGS
Practicing proper maintenance and storage of art is necessary for the longevity of all artworks, fro...
  
DIGITAL COMPUTER ART
Digital art is created with the help of a computer. With digital technology constantly advancing, di...
   IMAGE COPYRIGHT AND LICENCES
If you've ever searched for an image online, you've probably come across the different licenses atta...
  
ALL ABOUT COLOR
Color is one of the most beautiful aspects of life. You can easily change the temperature or emotion...
  



 Picture Framing FAQs:

Q1 : Can I order a picture frame without ordering any prints?
Q2 : Can I order length moulding instead of joined frames?
Q3 : How big will the final product be after my photo has been put inside the frame?
Q4 : What are the standard sizes for picture frames?
Q5 : How do I clean my frame?
Q6 : What is a Rabbet?
Q7 : Do your metal frames come with the pressure clips to keep the work up tight against the glass/plexiglass?
Q8 : How thick the standard plexiglass is ?
Q9 : What are Canvas Offsets or Z Brackets?
Q10 : Can I order Custom Cut Frame MatBoards?
Q11 : What happens if the art I send you gets damaged?
Q12 : How to order a frame corner sample?
Q13 : Are frames shipped already put together or do you offer assembly required frames.
Q14 : Do you make Stacked Frames?
Q15 : How should I measure my artwork when ordering frames online?
Q16 : How Can I order a custom-size Cork Board or Bulletin Board frame?
Q17 : what is a mini floater frame?
Q18 : What is a snap picture frame?
Q19 : Are acrylic sheets get yellow after a couple of years
Q20 : What is a Liner?
Q21 : Do you offer hanging services?
Q22 : What filler do you recommend for picture frames?
 

Q1 : Can I order a picture frame without ordering any prints?
Yes, just pick the molding you want, select the width and height, and add it to the shopping cart.

Q2 : Can I order length moulding instead of joined frames?
Yes, just click on a profile and in main order form find the Length Moulding link.

Q3 : How big will the final product be after my photo has been put inside the frame?
Something that people might not consider is that once you’ve added a frame around your artwork the entire piece can become larger than you wanted it.

Our picture frame calculator will calculate the size of the entire piece with the frame, mat and/or liner. First, measure your artwork and choose a frame. Enter in the dimensions of the artwork into the boxes. If you add a liner, you don’t need to worry about recalculating the sizes - it is all done for you.

After you have finished creating your custom picture frame, you will see a measurement next to the “artwork width” drop down list. This is the measurement of the entire piece when put inside the frame (from the outside edges of the frame).



Q4 : What are the standard sizes for picture frames?
4" x 6"
5" x 7"
8" x 10"
8.5" x 11"
9" x 12"
10" x 13"
11" x 14"
12" x 16"
14" x 18"
16" x 20"
18" x 24"
20" x 24"
22" x 28"
24" x 30"
24" x 36"
32" x 40"

Q5 : How do I clean my frame?
Most of our frames are made from wood, so they can be damaged over time if cleaned with regular household cleaners. The best way to clean the frame is to regularly dust it, preventing debris build up. Alternately, you may clean it with a microfiber cloth or warm water.

The glass can be cleaned with glass cleaner or water.

Q6 : What is a Rabbet?
Rabbet (pronounced “rabbit”) is a technical term for the space behind the lip of the frame. This space needs to be big enough to fit everything that is being framed, the work, the backing, matting and plexi glass. When framing three-dimensional objects, like fabric or souvenirs, the size of the rabbet is an important consideration. Selecting a frame with an appropriate rabbet is an important part of the work of a professional framer.

Q7 : Do your metal frames come with the pressure clips to keep the work up tight against the glass/plexiglass?
Yes. We include all hardware needed, including the pressure clips. Order online: Spring/pressure clips, in bulk.

Q8 : How thick the standard plexiglass is ?
The plexiglass sheets we use are 0.118" thick.

Q9 : What are Canvas Offsets or Z Brackets?
Metal Offset Canvas Clips or Canvas Offsets are used to hold artwork into frames or for construction projects. They are shaped bits of metal with screw hole in one end and sometimes in the other. They are used when fitting stretched canvas into a frame with a shallow rebate, and are also useful for shadow box framing. Order online: Offset Clips

Q10 : Can I order Custom Cut Frame MatBoards?
Yes, to order click here: Custom Cut Frame MatBoards

Q11 : What happens if the art I send you gets damaged?
We are unfortunately unable to offer compensation for damage to or loss of customer-submitted materials. We strongly recommend you insure any valuable artwork for its full worth prior to shipping it to us.

Q12 : How to order a frame corner sample?
Simply click on a given molding or profile and you will find a link to order corner samples: See the link "Need ... Sample?" at the end of the profile details.

Q13 : Are frames shipped already put together or do you offer assembly required frames.
We ship joined ready to use frames if it is a wood frame. For metal frames based on the size we may ship un-assembled but we will provide all the hardware required and for metal frames assembly is an easy process.

Q14 : Do you make Stacked Frames?
Yes, we offer two, three or even four layers of Stacked Frames online. To order start from the inner frame by selecting the artwork size. You can order more outer frames by estimating the size. The outer size of a inner frame will be the new artwork size when ordering a new outer frame. When ordering stacked frames in order note box remind us that theee are for a stacked frame and when cutting we make sure frames fit inside each other perfectly. The best result will be when the height of the inner frame is equal or less than the rabbet of the otter frame.

Q15 : How should I measure my artwork when ordering frames online?
Please read this page: HOW TO MEASURE YOUR ARTWORK

Q16 : How Can I order a custom-size Cork Board or Bulletin Board frame?
Please visit our custom-made picture framing page, click on a wooden or metal profile, select the board dimension and as backing select Cork Foamboard. You will see the pricing for the size you selected.

Q17 : what is a mini floater frame?
A mini floater frame is a small, narrow frame that's designed to enhance and display smaller artworks, photographs, or prints. Unlike traditional frames that cover a portion of the artwork's edges, a floater frame is constructed in a way that the artwork appears to "float" within the frame, leaving a small gap between the edges of the artwork and the frame itself. This design gives the artwork a modern and minimalist look, and it can create the illusion that the artwork is suspended within the frame.

Mini floater frames are often used to showcase smaller pieces of art and add a unique visual element to the presentation. They are available in various styles, materials, and finishes, making them a popular choice for artists, photographers, and art enthusiasts looking for a contemporary way to display their creations.

Q18 : What is a snap picture frame?
Snap Frames, also known as click frames or snap-open frames, are aluminum frames for posters equipped with spring-loaded sides. These springs allow the snap frame's sides to be easily opened and closed.

Q19 : Are acrylic sheets get yellow after a couple of years
Acrylic sheets can yellow over time due to exposure to UV light, especially if they are not UV-resistant. However, the rate at which they yellow can vary based on the quality of the acrylic and the conditions in which it's kept. Higher-quality acrylic sheets that are UV-resistant are less likely to yellow quickly. Regular cleaning and proper maintenance can also help slow down the yellowing process.

Q20 : What is a Liner?
Liners (also called linen liners) are fabric-covered mouldings, used inside the outer moulding in a frame design. A liner is not completely finished, so it would not be used as the only moulding for a frame. Liners often are used in place of mats on framed canvas prints or oil paintings that do not require glass.

Liners serve much the same visual purpose as a mat, separating the work from its frame. Order online: Linen Liners

Q21 : Do you offer hanging services?
Unfortunately, we do not offer hanging services.

Q22 : What filler do you recommend for picture frames?
We use Amaco Nail Hole and Corner Filler, which is a perfect filler for picture frames, as well as for sealing cracks and crevices in wood furniture. This brand exists in more than 16 different colors.

If you don't find the answer you're looking for here, please contact us.
 
 
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