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Picture Framing Guides
Created and reviewed by WebPictureFrames.com framing specialists, these guides draw on more than 40 years of custom picture framing experience. Learn how to choose frames and glazing, measure artwork, install canvas and panels, assemble frames, and protect artwork using practical methods from our family-owned frame shop.
Floater Frame Guides
Learn how canvas depth, panel thickness, reveal, rabbet depth, finish, and mounting method affect the floater frame you should choose.
Watch step-by-step instructions for centering and securing stretched canvas or a rigid art panel in a floater frame.
Glass And Acrylic Guides
Compare glass and acrylic glazing by weight, break resistance, optical clarity, UV protection, and display environment.
Compare acrylic glazing options for everyday framing, UV protection, reduced reflections, abrasion resistance, and premium clarity.
Understand when to use clear, anti-reflective, or museum glass based on reflections, optical clarity, and UV protection.
Mat Guides
Choose the perfect picture mat with confidence. Learn how mat color, width, material, and quality affect both the appearance and protection of your artwork. This guide explains the key decisions to help you create a professional, beautifully balanced custom framing design.
Choosing Frames And Sizes
Compare frame styles, artwork types, room settings, colors, and finishes to find a frame that complements your art.
Measure artwork accurately for a custom frame, including width, height, thickness, squareness, and dimensional variations.
Understand common picture frame sizes, artwork size versus frame size, custom measurements, mats, and finished outside dimensions.
Learn what rabbet depth means, where to measure it, and how to compare it with the complete thickness of your framing package.
Framing And Assembly Guides
Learn safer mounting, glazing, spacing, and handling practices that help protect prints during framing and display.
Follow the fitting process for placing glazing, mats, artwork, backing, fasteners, hanging hardware, and bumpers in a wood frame.
Watch how to connect metal frame rails, install corner hardware, close the joints, and keep the finished frame square.
Created and reviewed by WebPictureFrames.com framing specialists
Practical guidance from our family-owned custom frame shop, serving artists and frame buyers for more than 40 years.
Learn about our framing experience
Need personalized picture framing help? Not sure which frame, depth, glazing, or mounting method your artwork needs? Ask our picture framing specialists before ordering.
Guide collection last reviewed: July 2026
Need personalized picture framing help? Not sure which frame, depth, glazing, or mounting method your artwork needs? Ask our picture framing specialists before ordering.
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