Picture Frame Back CompletedThis how to guide shows how yous seal and finish the back of a picture or photo frame prior to hanging or selling.

The purpose of finishing the back of a frame is to –

  • Seal it to prevent dust, mites and damp from inbound the mount/artwork/under the glass
  • Make it announced professional and neat to the eye
  • Provide hanging points to hang the motion picture
  • Provide stability from motion and wall protection

The assumption in this article is that you lot already have a picture frame either custom made or pre-made with glazing, mount and bankroll lath cutting to size and attached. The backing board should besides be able to provide some caste of moisture protection eg aqua board or similar.

Equipment Required –

  • Bradawl
  • Screw Driver (Pozi)
  • Craft Pocketknife
  • Tape measure or steel rule
  • Framers points/tabs
  • D-Rings
  • Picture cord or wire
  • Frame backing record
  • Felt pads or bumpers

The methodology for finishing the dorsum of a picture frame is as follows –

Step ane :

Secure the bankroll board, mount, artwork, and glazing 'sandwich' in to frame rebate with flexi points, semi rigid points or other similar framer'due south points and tabs. these can be fired in with a tab gun or manually pushed in.Picture Frame Back Finishing with Points

Step 2 :

Use a motion-picture show frame backing record like cocky adhesive ECO-15 or ECo-25 tape on each edge to brand the dust seal. Trim the tape with a craft pocketknife after completing each side, beingness careful not to harm the side of the frame.Picture Frame Back Finishing with TapeAfterward taping and trimming the record edge on all four edges information technology should await like this –

Picture Frame Back Finished with Tape

Step 3 :

Measure the sides of the frame 1/three of the way down from top edge, mark with a pencil or bradawl, then create a shallow starting hole in the frame with the bradawl. Repeat on other side of frame so you have 2 matching holes for starting a spiral thread on each side of the frame moulding.

Picture Frame Back Finishing D-ring Measuring

Pace 4 :

Attach a D-Band to each side of the frame using a pan headed screw to hole it in place.

Picture Frame Back Finishing D-Ring Attachment

The frame should now be ready to attach flick string or wire.

Picture Frame Back Finishing D-Ring Attachment

Step 5 : Attach string to each d-band and secure in place past utilize of a knot. Preferably 1 that tightens on itself under tension. Details of ane film framing knot can exist establish in this commodity.Picture Frame Back Finishing with Cord

Step 6: Attach 2 felt or other similar bumper pads to each lower corner of the frame. This will assist stop the frame moving on the wall as well as assist prevent the frame from marking the wall. It will too create an air gap and permit air to circulate behind the frame.

Picture Frame Back Completed

The flick frame backing procedure is complete and information technology's time to hang your picture on the wall!

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