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How to Measure a Round or Oval Frame

How to Measure a Round or Oval Frame

We measure our round frames by the artwork diameter. If your artwork is 16" diameter, then order a 16" frame. The industry standard is to leave 1/8" wiggle room to allow for anything that is slightly out of round. The graphic is of our "traditional" profile. The...

What is an Acrylic Cover? or backing?

What is an Acrylic Cover? or backing?

We do not offer glass for many reasons, but primarily its shipping concerns. We want our customers to receive their frames safely and with no risk of broken glass chards in the container. We offer clear acrylic (trade name Plexiglas) in lieu of glass. Types of acrylic...

Round Corner Frame Specifications

Round Corner Frame Specifications

Our round corner frames do not come with mounting hardware. The best (only) hardware to hold the picture, acrylic, mat, backing, etc. in the frame is a pin such as the link below. Most frame shops has this tool and the process is literally 5 minutes or less. You'll...

Difference between Stained or Painted Frames

Paint hides the grain completely; stain simply colors the grain. Stain often brings out the character of the wood grain particularly in species such as poplar or oak. It soaks into open pores and exposes beauty otherwise not as noticeable. Stained hardwood attempts...