Houshmand Aghdasi <p><img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/custom-framing-tips-headerb.gif" alt="" /><br> <div id="corner-block-container"><br /> <div id="corner-block-text"><a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Instructions for Ready-to-Assemble Frames</a><a><br><br><strong>Custom frames that are either too large to ship pre-assembled or originate from the Texas facility are shipped ready to assemble. Once received, follow these steps to easily assemble your frame(s) in a matter of minutes without the need of any special tools:</strong><br><br><strong>1.</strong> Lay the custom frame lengths face down on a flat surface.<br><br><strong>2.</strong> Align each frame corner (Optional: for best practice apply a small amount of wood glue on the corners prior to aligning).<br><br><strong>3.</strong> Insert the provided &#8220;butterfly&#8221; wedges into the routed slots of the aligned frame corners.<br><br><strong>4.</strong> Turn the custom frame face up, ensure corners are seamless, and wipe off any excess glue if applicable.<br><br><strong>5.</strong> Your custom frame is fully assembled.</a></p> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/framing_step1.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/framing_step2.gif" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><div style="margin-left:0px"> <p><img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/divider.gif" alt="" /></p> </div> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"> <a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Framing Artwork w/ Plexi-Glass, Mat, and Foamboard</a> <a><br><br><strong>For artwork that requires only plexi-glass and foamcore backing (no matting), follow these easy steps for a professional look:</strong><br><br><strong>1.</strong> Place your artwork on top of the foamcore backing.<br><br> <strong>2.</strong> Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.<br><br><strong>3.</strong> Place the foamboard, artwork, and plexi-glass into the cavity of the frame and secure with glazier points or turnbuttons (see appropriate sections for illustrations).<br><br><strong>For artwork that requires plexi-glass, foamcore backing and matting, follow these easy steps for a professional look:</strong><br><br><strong>1.</strong> Center your artwork on top of the foamcore backing and keep centered using Framer&#8217;s tape or Mounting Corners.<br><br><strong>2.</strong> Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.<br><br> <strong>3.</strong> Place the foamboard, artwork, matting, and plexi-glass into the cavity of the frame and secure with glazier points or turnbuttons (see appropriate sections for illustrations).</a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/artwork_foamboard.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/artwork_foamboard_mat.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/artwork_foamboard_mat_frame.jpg" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><div style="margin-left:0px"> <p><img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/divider.gif" alt="" /></p> </div> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"> <a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Securing Frame Contents</a> <a><br><br><strong>For securing frame contents that are recessed within the frame cavity, follow these easy steps:</strong> <br><br><strong>1.</strong> With the frame facing down and all the contents loaded into the frame, take one glazier point and place the flat bottom size on the back of the foamboard. <br><br><strong>2.</strong> Push the pointed edge of the glazier point into the side wall of the frame (you may need to use a flat head screw driver if the wood is too hard). <br><br><strong>3.</strong> Repeat with a glazier point positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.<br><br><strong>For securing frame contents that are flush (level) with the back of the frame, follow these easy steps:</strong> <br><br><strong>1.</strong> With the frame facing down and all the contents loaded into the frame, take a turnbutton and place it on the frame edge such that the arm of the turn button hangs over the frame contents.<br><br><strong>2.</strong> Screw in a screw through the turn button hole and into the frame. <br><br> <strong>3.</strong> Repeat with a turnbutton positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.<br><br><strong>For securing stretcher bars (primarily used for oil paintings) that may protrude out of the frame cavity in the back, follow these easy steps:</strong><br><br> <strong>1.</strong> Gently insert double-pronged end of the Canvas Clip between wood frame and stretcher bar.<br><br> <strong>2.</strong> Firmly push the Canvas Clip into position over the stretcher bar.<br><br><strong>3.</strong> Repeat on each side of the frame (larger frames may require more than one canvas clip per side).<br><br></a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"><div style="padding-top:35px"><br /> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/glazier-point.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> <div id="corner-block-image"><div style="padding-top:55px"><br /> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/turn-button.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> <div id="corner-block-image"><div style="padding-top:75px"><br /> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/canvas-clip.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><div style="margin-left:0px"> <p><img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/divider.gif" alt="" /></p> </div> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"> <a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Hanging Framed Artwork</a> <a><br><br><strong>For hanging small or narrow sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:</strong> <br><br><strong>1.</strong> With the framed artwork facing down, secure a sawtooth hanger to the top center of the frame back. <br><br><strong>2.</strong> Hang the frame by positioning the center notch over a nail or screw placed on the wall. <br><br><strong>For hanging medium to large sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:</strong> <br><br><strong>1.</strong> With the framed artwork facing down, screw in a loop hole hanger on either side of the frame, roughly 3/4 of the way up. <br><br><strong>2.</strong> Thread both ends of the braided wire through each of the loop hole hangers and wrap approximately 6&quot; of each end of the wire over and around itself a minimum of 5 times. <br><br> <strong>3.</strong> Position the center of the arched braided wire over a wall hanger and adjust until centered. <br><br></a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/saw-tooth-hanger.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/loop-hole-hanger.gif" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><p><br></p> 2008-07-06T17:59:59-04:00 framers-corner 335312 2008-07-06T17:59:59-04:00 107402 2010-03-03T23:41:35-05:00 <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/custom-framing-tips-headerb.gif" alt="" /><br> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"><a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Instructions for Ready-to-Assemble Frames</a><a><br><br>*Custom frames that are either too large to ship pre-assembled or originate from the Texas facility are shipped ready to assemble. Once received, follow these steps to easily assemble your frame(s) in a matter of minutes without the need of any special tools:*<br><br>*1.* Lay the custom frame lengths face down on a flat surface.<br><br>*2.* Align each frame corner (Optional: for best practice apply a small amount of wood glue on the corners prior to aligning).<br><br>*3.* Insert the provided "butterfly" wedges into the routed slots of the aligned frame corners.<br><br>*4.* Turn the custom frame face up, ensure corners are seamless, and wipe off any excess glue if applicable.<br><br>*5.* Your custom frame is fully assembled.</a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/framing_step1.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/framing_step2.gif" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><div style="margin-left:0px"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/divider.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"> <a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Framing Artwork w/ Plexi-Glass, Mat, and Foamboard</a> <a><br><br>*For artwork that requires only plexi-glass and foamcore backing (no matting), follow these easy steps for a professional look:*<br><br>*1.* Place your artwork on top of the foamcore backing.<br><br> *2.* Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.<br><br>*3.* Place the foamboard, artwork, and plexi-glass into the cavity of the frame and secure with glazier points or turnbuttons (see appropriate sections for illustrations).<br><br>*For artwork that requires plexi-glass, foamcore backing and matting, follow these easy steps for a professional look:*<br><br>*1.* Center your artwork on top of the foamcore backing and keep centered using Framer's tape or Mounting Corners.<br><br>*2.* Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.<br><br> *3.* Place the foamboard, artwork, matting, and plexi-glass into the cavity of the frame and secure with glazier points or turnbuttons (see appropriate sections for illustrations).</a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/artwork_foamboard.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/artwork_foamboard_mat.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/artwork_foamboard_mat_frame.jpg" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><div style="margin-left:0px"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/divider.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"> <a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Securing Frame Contents</a> <a><br><br>*For securing frame contents that are recessed within the frame cavity, follow these easy steps:* <br><br>*1.* With the frame facing down and all the contents loaded into the frame, take one glazier point and place the flat bottom size on the back of the foamboard. <br><br>*2.* Push the pointed edge of the glazier point into the side wall of the frame (you may need to use a flat head screw driver if the wood is too hard). <br><br>*3.* Repeat with a glazier point positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.<br><br>*For securing frame contents that are flush (level) with the back of the frame, follow these easy steps:* <br><br>*1.* With the frame facing down and all the contents loaded into the frame, take a turnbutton and place it on the frame edge such that the arm of the turn button hangs over the frame contents.<br><br>*2.* Screw in a screw through the turn button hole and into the frame. <br><br> *3.* Repeat with a turnbutton positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.<br><br>*For securing stretcher bars (primarily used for oil paintings) that may protrude out of the frame cavity in the back, follow these easy steps:*<br><br> *1.* Gently insert double-pronged end of the Canvas Clip between wood frame and stretcher bar.<br><br> *2.* Firmly push the Canvas Clip into position over the stretcher bar.<br><br>*3.* Repeat on each side of the frame (larger frames may require more than one canvas clip per side).<br><br></a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"><div style="padding-top:35px"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/glazier-point.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> <div id="corner-block-image"><div style="padding-top:55px"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/turn-button.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> <div id="corner-block-image"><div style="padding-top:75px"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/canvas-clip.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><div style="margin-left:0px"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/divider.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-container"> <div id="corner-block-text"> <a style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold;">Hanging Framed Artwork</a> <a><br><br>*For hanging small or narrow sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:* <br><br>*1.* With the framed artwork facing down, secure a sawtooth hanger to the top center of the frame back. <br><br>*2.* Hang the frame by positioning the center notch over a nail or screw placed on the wall. <br><br>*For hanging medium to large sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:* <br><br>*1.* With the framed artwork facing down, screw in a loop hole hanger on either side of the frame, roughly 3/4 of the way up. <br><br>*2.* Thread both ends of the braided wire through each of the loop hole hangers and wrap approximately 6" of each end of the wire over and around itself a minimum of 5 times. <br><br> *3.* Position the center of the arched braided wire over a wall hanger and adjust until centered. <br><br></a> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/saw-tooth-hanger.gif" alt="" /> </div> <div id="corner-block-image"> <img src="/files/1/0010/7402/assets/loop-hole-hanger.gif" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div><br>