- 1" and Less
- 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"
- 1-5/8" to 2"
- 2-1/8" to 2-1/2"
- 2-5/8" to 3"
- 3-1/8" to 3-1/2"
- 3-5/8" and Greater
- Black / Ebony
- White / Ivory
- Mahogany / Cherry
- Walnut / Oak
- Maple / Blonde
- Espresso / Chocolate
- Gold
- Bronze / Copper
- Silver / Pewter
- Color Spectrum
Instructions for Ready-to-Assemble Frames
All small sized frames will automatically come pre-joined. Medium to large sized frames are typically shipped ready to assemble unless a customer specifically requests their frame(s) to be sent pre-joined by replying to their confirmation email. Shipping frames ready to assemble significantly reduces the risk of damage during transit and keeps shipping costs low. Assembling frames is very easy. Simply follow these steps to easily assemble your frame(s) quickly without the need of any special tools. Results are guaranteed:
1. Lay the custom frame lengths face down on a flat surface.
2. Apply a light coating of wood or all purpose glue on the frame ends (not essential on small to medium size frames), then align the first frame corner and insert the included thumbnail inserts into the routed slots as much as possible with your thumb, then turn over and over a hard flat surface press down with the palm of your hand as the thumbnail pushes up into the slot. repeat for other three corners.
3. Gently turn the frame over so it is lying flat on its back. Ensure corners are tight, wipe off any excess glue and allow to set. For framing very heavy objects, such as mirrors, it is best to reinforce the frame corners using steel angles that can be acquired from a local hardware store for a few dollars per set.
All small sized frames will automatically come pre-joined. Medium to large sized frames are typically shipped ready to assemble unless a customer specifically requests their frame(s) to be sent pre-joined by replying to their confirmation email. Shipping frames ready to assemble significantly reduces the risk of damage during transit and keeps shipping costs low. Assembling frames is very easy. Simply follow these steps to easily assemble your frame(s) quickly without the need of any special tools. Results are guaranteed:
1. Lay the custom frame lengths face down on a flat surface.
2. Apply a light coating of wood or all purpose glue on the frame ends (not essential on small to medium size frames), then align the first frame corner and insert the included thumbnail inserts into the routed slots as much as possible with your thumb, then turn over and over a hard flat surface press down with the palm of your hand as the thumbnail pushes up into the slot. repeat for other three corners.
3. Gently turn the frame over so it is lying flat on its back. Ensure corners are tight, wipe off any excess glue and allow to set. For framing very heavy objects, such as mirrors, it is best to reinforce the frame corners using steel angles that can be acquired from a local hardware store for a few dollars per set.
Framing Artwork w/ Plexi-Glass, Mat, and Foamboard
For artwork that requires only plexi-glass and foamcore backing (no matting), follow these easy steps for a professional look:
1. Place your artwork on top of the foamcore backing.
2. Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.
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).
For artwork that requires plexi-glass, foamcore backing and matting, follow these easy steps for a professional look:
1. Center your artwork on top of the foamcore backing and keep centered using Framer’s tape or Mounting Corners.
2. Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.
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).
For artwork that requires only plexi-glass and foamcore backing (no matting), follow these easy steps for a professional look:
1. Place your artwork on top of the foamcore backing.
2. Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.
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).
For artwork that requires plexi-glass, foamcore backing and matting, follow these easy steps for a professional look:
1. Center your artwork on top of the foamcore backing and keep centered using Framer’s tape or Mounting Corners.
2. Place the plexi-glass on top of your artwork.
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).
Securing Frame Contents
For securing frame contents that are recessed within the frame cavity, follow these easy steps:
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.
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).
3. Repeat with a glazier point positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.
For securing frame contents that are flush (level) with the back of the frame, follow these easy steps:
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.
2. Screw in a screw through the turn button hole and into the frame.
3. Repeat with a turnbutton positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.
For securing stretcher bars (primarily used for oil paintings) that may protrude out of the frame cavity in the back, follow these easy steps:
1. Gently insert double-pronged end of the Canvas Clip between wood frame and stretcher bar.
2. Firmly push the Canvas Clip into position over the stretcher bar.
3. Repeat on each side of the frame (larger frames may require more than one canvas clip per side).
For securing frame contents that are recessed within the frame cavity, follow these easy steps:
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.
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).
3. Repeat with a glazier point positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.
For securing frame contents that are flush (level) with the back of the frame, follow these easy steps:
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.
2. Screw in a screw through the turn button hole and into the frame.
3. Repeat with a turnbutton positioned every 10 to 12 inches around the perimeter of the frame.
For securing stretcher bars (primarily used for oil paintings) that may protrude out of the frame cavity in the back, follow these easy steps:
1. Gently insert double-pronged end of the Canvas Clip between wood frame and stretcher bar.
2. Firmly push the Canvas Clip into position over the stretcher bar.
3. Repeat on each side of the frame (larger frames may require more than one canvas clip per side).
Hanging Framed Artwork
For hanging small or narrow sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:
1. With the framed artwork facing down, secure a sawtooth hanger to the top center of the frame back.
2. Hang the frame by positioning the center notch over a nail or screw placed on the wall.
For hanging medium to large sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:
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.
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.
3. Position the center of the arched braided wire over a wall hanger and adjust until centered.
For hanging small or narrow sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:
1. With the framed artwork facing down, secure a sawtooth hanger to the top center of the frame back.
2. Hang the frame by positioning the center notch over a nail or screw placed on the wall.
For hanging medium to large sized framed artwork, follow these easy steps:
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.
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.
3. Position the center of the arched braided wire over a wall hanger and adjust until centered.
