Frequently Asked Questions

The equipment suitable for picture framing falls into 4 main categories.

The choice of the tools you choose for your framing is a balance between the cost, the degree of professional result required and the amount of frames you want to make.. Many artists, photographers and woodworkers want to do their own framing - and why not.

It SAVES TIME and MONEY! and gives the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

Frame Cutting and Measuring - to obtain a good frame join it is important to cut the frame accurately. Some mitre saws allow too much variation in the degree of the cut which affects the join. A good quality suspended mitre saw or electric drop saw are most suitable. Team this together with the FrameCo Ezy-Measure System for accurate measuring and you will be pleased with the final result.

Joining and Clamping the Moulding - Once all the pieces of the frame are cut, they need to be held together for joining. A cord clamp or metal strap clamp is required. To join the mitred corners use the PushMaster to insert V-Nails (wedges) into each corner. These are inserted at the back of the moulding, and are the same type as what the professional picture uses.

Mat/Mount Cutting - Mat cutters are used to cut a 45° bevel in the coloured card (mountboard) that surrounds your picture. There are many different ones to choose from and we stock a large range to suit all requirements and budgets.

Fitting and Finishing - Backing nails or flexipoints (bendable tabs) are inserted into the back of the frame to secure the picture in place. The PushMaster is used to insert either of these and also inserts the screw eyes into the frame to attach the wire. Your picture is now ready for hanging.

At FrameCo we provide a range of DIY Picture Framing tools for the occasional framer through to small business applications. We can assist you with one of our suggested start-up packages or design one for you. Please contact us for more individual attention. You can start framing with minimal investment and then add to your equipment as the need arises.