Framing Tips
"Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." ~ Pablo Picasso
Dynamic décor – How to achieve a great look!
You spend much of your life inside, in your home or office. Are the walls getting a tad bleary and closing in on you? Jazz things up by decorating or redecorating in the latest colours and styles!
If you don’t want to go the whole hog, try simply updating your current artwork and accessories for a whole new look!
Do you know how to find artwork that would be the perfect fit? With our expertise as professional framers we can help you to choose just the right frame and artwork, no matter what colour scheme you prefer – soft, muted, elegance; rich jewel tones; or wild and wacky neon.
Artwork can complement your home décor in so many different ways. With our established network of suppliers & clients we are ideally suited to provide Art for every need.
Picking a perfect picture frame!
What is a picture frame? Just a box – four pieces of wood or metal holding a picture on a wall?
Absolutely not!
The right picture frame can create a perfect package, complementing what’s inside the frame – a photo, poster, artwork or family treasure.
Have a picture that you love? It is amazing how stunning it can look in the right frame! On the flip side, the wrong frame job can spoil a lovely photo or work of art.
As professional framers we can show you a wide variety of interesting frame styles and finishes to creatively show off photos and prints, as well as shadow boxes for three-dimensional items such as heirlooms, awards and medals.
Spoilt for choice? Finding the right frame to complement the interior design of your home or office can be difficult. We can guide you through the maze of options:
• Wood
Wood moulding is available in a variety of styles and finishes. A professional framer will help you select the right one for your décor and custom make a frame that is just the right size for your framing project.
• Metals
Metal frames have come a long way from the early days when only a couple of styles were available. There are a wide range of metal mouldings in a number of finishes to fit most any interior.
Four tips for custom framing!
Selecting framing materials is easier than you think! Most people have at least one treasured item or image waiting to be framed and displayed – family memories tucked away in a press or drawer with no one to admire them:
• Grandma’s christening gown • Your child’s first finger painting • A photo from your honeymoon in Paris • Your parents’ wedding photo • A limited-edition print • Your diploma, cap and tassel • Granddads military medals • … The list goes on!
Often, the reason is people aren’t familiar with the process of preservation framing, which allows consumers to enhance as well as help protect valuable keepsakes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, dirt and dust.
Here are four tips for working with Arthouse Solution to achieve a preservation-quality framing job to showcase and safeguard your treasures:
Tip No. 1: Choose Arthouse Solutions to share in your creative vision.
As professional framers we who can help you select the best materials. This should be a collaborative, creative process, and you’ll discuss the different options available for the following three essential framing materials:
• Mat board – available in a variety of colours. You can use one or more window mats, depending on your design preference.
• Glazing (glass and acrylic) – be sure to request a UV-filtering glazing, which helps to protect treasures from damaging light rays.
• Frame – the most visible component of your custom piece. There are many styles (profiles), and we will help you to select a frame that flatters – but doesn’t overwhelm – the items you have selected for framing.
Tip No. 2: All mat board is not created equal.
Mat board can vary widely. When doing preservation framing, we only use preservation-grade board.
Preservation-grade mat board can be labeled in a variety of ways such as alpha cellulose (100 percent cotton “rag,” or purified wood pulp).
Any mat board made from wood pulp should also be buffered. Boards covered with fabric or other specialty surface layers may contain dyes, chemical components, additives or adhesives unsuitable to be in direct contact with the item being framed.
Tip No. 3: All framing glazing is not created equal.
Picture framing glazing is available in a variety of types. Some specialty glazing offers unparalleled clarity, making the glazing appear almost invisible. Ultraviolet glazing blocks 98 percent of a certain section of the damaging indoor and outdoor UV light rays and helps slow down fading more than any other glazing option.
Tip No. 4: Frame it to last.
If you want your artwork or treasured possession to be a legacy for future generations, ask us to use only preservation-grade mat board and UV glazing. We are experienced in preservation framing techniques so you can trust us with your precious mementos and keepsakes.
