frames

As an art focused frame shop, we only offer the highest quality frames and materials. We specialize in custom milled, hardwood mouldings which we finish in a wide range of stains, tints and lacquers. All our frames are splined in the corners for added strength and stability. Read about some of the methods of framing we have available.

White Lacquer

Lacquers eliminate the wood grain completely and leave a flat, smooth surface. To achieve this finish, the frames are face splined in the corners to eliminate the seams. The wood is then sanded, primed with a base colour, filled, sanded again, sprayed and then sealed with a clear coat.

Frame code as shown:WL916M

Black Lacquer

Frame Code as shown:BL916M

WARM WHITE LAcQUER

Frame Code as shown: WWL916M

NATURAL CHERRY

Frame code as shown: N12C

NATURAL walnut

Frame code as shown: N12W

NAtural MAPLE

Leaving the wood in its natural format showcases the diversity of grain patterns and colours available from the various woods we use. These profiles are simply sanded and sealed with a satin clear coat.

Frame code as shown: N916M

Stains & TINTs

Hand applied to many different hardwoods, stains are rubbed into the wood to gently change the natural colour. Once the stain has been applied they are then sealed with a satin clear coat.

Tints are mostly applied to maple due to its light, natural colour. Tints are essentially stains that are applied by airbrush and then sealed with a satin clear coat to give a more uniform appearance than a traditional stain.