Framing guides and tools

All guides and tools

• How to choose a frame and mat

  Colour, width, and when a mat makes all the difference.

• Which glass to choose

  Regular, anti-reflective, museum, acrylic – or none at all.

• Framing shirts, puzzles and objects

  Shadow boxes, layout, and what to bring to the shop.

• Framing glossary

  Mat, moulding, float frame and more – briefly explained.

• Which frame suits me?

  Five short questions – and a recommendation that opens in the studio.

• Gallery wall planner

  Arrange several frames on the wall before you drill.

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

• What can be framed?

  Shirts, shoes, fabrics, napkins, newspapers – almost anything.

• What affects the price of framing a picture?

  Size, frame, mat and glass – and how to get a quote.

• How long does it take to frame a picture?

  Usually one to one and a half weeks – and what affects it.

• What size picture suits above a sofa?

  About two-thirds of the sofa's width, about 20–25 cm above the backrest.

• Why do pictures fade behind glass – and how do you prevent it?

  UV, acidity and humidity – and what stops them.

• Framed print or canvas print – which is better?

  Sharpness and protection versus the look of a painting – and when to choose each.

• How do you preserve an old photo or family document?

  Scan first, no glue or lamination, and UV glass.

• How do you hang a heavy mirror on drywall?

  Studs, drywall anchors, two points – and when to call an installer.

• How to care for framed artwork once it's home

  Scratch-free cleaning, the right spot and a hanging check.

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