| Finishes | Photo frames come in a variety of finishes, colours and materials. Finishes such as black or white are fairly simple to understand, while others are a little more tricky. Here's a selection of frame finishes: clear wood, chestnut, walnut, polished gold, etc. |
| Floating frames | Also called "Float frames" or "L-frames". The floating frames are an alternative to the canvas wrap. The canvas is carefully set amongst the deep frame, leaving a gap between the canvas and the frame. This is where the description "floating" gets its name. |
| French line | Hand-painted line on the surface of matboard that acts as a decorative border. |
| Glass | Clear piece that covers the picture and should be kept clean for optimum viewing. Synthetic glass (thickness 1.2mm) guarantees a total artwork framing conservation. Perhaps you have a very bright room in which you will display your artwork, or you intend to hang the piece opposite a window or lamp. Anytime you think reflection may become a distraction from the enjoyment of your artwork or photographs, you may ask for synthetic glass that eliminates the reflection problem thanks to its non-glare UV-blocking surface. It is available in many different formats, from 21x29.7cm to 80x120cm. |
| Hanger | A device attached to the wall on which the frame is hung. |
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