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MOULDING —
MATBOARD — GLASS —
MOUNTING
- Frame Moulding
Frames for Less has a huge selection
of both special order and in-stock moulding. With so
many to choose from we're sure you'll find something
you love!! Frame moulding is the material used to make
a picture frame. Frames are made from wood, metal, and
composites and come in all imaginable sizes, shapes,
and designs. Moulding is cut to size and joined into
a frame on site. Some of our suppliers include Larson-Juhl,
Roma, Studio, and Tracy Chop.
- Matboard
A large selection of mat board
in all colors, types, and textures is available. Mat
board is used to accentuate the piece being framed.
From a single mat to several layered ones, all colors
imaginable, and in a variety of textures, you are sure
to achieve the look you want. We carry matboard from
Crescent, Bainbridge, and Artique just to name of a
few.
- Foamcore
Foamcore is what a poster, print,
or photo is mounted onto. This ensures that the piece
will not ripple or bow during changing climates. Foamcore
is also used to compress the contents in a frame towards
the glass.
- Glass/Plexi
Frames for Less carries both
glass and plexi glass. Glass or plexi glass is used
to cover and protect your art from the environment.
There are several types of glass to choose from:
- Clear glass does not distort
color or details and is the most economical. However,
it is not useful in front of a direct light source
as your art will become subject to the affects of
the sun.
- Non-Glare glass is a great
option for art that will be displayed in front of
a direct light source. Non-glare glass should not
be used with art that has four or more mats or for
art that is set back from the glass as it has a
tendency to distort the clarity and colors in these
situations.
- Conservation Glass is ideal
to use whenever there is a concern about ultraviolet
(uv) light damage to the artwork. In addition, uv
light contributes to severe color loss, paper embrittlement,
and deterioration of artwork. These effects are
both accumulative and irreversible. Unfortunately,
the sun is not the only source of harmful uv rays.
All light sources whether natural or artificial,
have some of the components in the uv range.
- Plexi glass is a great
alternative to using glass. It is half the weight
of glass and more shatter resistant. It is ideal
for a child's room, high traffic areas, or oversized
art.
- Mounting
There are two types of mounting
to choose from. The first involves attaching your piece
to foamcore to ensure that it will not ripple of bow
during climate changes. The second type is hinging or
museum mounting. This is a non-permanent process of
attaching the piece to matting. This process allows
the piece to hang freely in a frame.
Our Goal is to provide High Quality Framing at the BEST
PRICE!!!
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