Choosing Wooden Picture Frames: Do’s and Don’ts

Choosing a picture frame can be quite tricky, especially when you are choosing a wooden picture frame. Wooden frames come in a range of shapes, sizes, customisation options, etc. Moreover, the use of these frames is another factor that you have to keep in mind while selecting the right wooden picture frame for yourself.

Here are a few do’s and don’ts to help you choose wooden picture frames:

Do’s:

Identify your needs:

Knowing the type of frames you need is a good place to start. For that, you have to know your needs – whether you are planning to frame pictures or a print and for how long. If you plan to keep changing the picture or the print on a regular basis, then getting a frame where taking out the picture and putting a new one in requires you to bring out all your DIY expertise is not likely to help much. For such instances, choose frames that can be easily opened and the pictures replaced just as easily. Also, what size of photograph or print will help you get a better idea of the frame size, the width of the wood you need to choose, any particular designer frames you think will suit the decor better, etc.

Find the right vendor:

Finding the right vendor may actually be more important than anything else. The professional framers will have a range of wooden frames that you can use. They will also be able to advise you on the frame you need to use for a particular picture, and so on. The best thing about these framers is that many of the better ones have opened up online shops from where you can find the right frame for your needs. Some even give you the option to customise your frames the way you prefer.

Don’t:

Settle for low quality products:

Low quality items will not be worth the money you spend and prove more expensive than the high quality products in the long run. Do not settle for anything sub-standard as the wood will lose its finish or even rot away if it has not been treated properly or given the right finish. A good quality wooden frame will last years.

Consider only the prices:

Looking at only the prices does not help, as only inferior products will sell for a lower price. In fact, as highlighted in the point above, bad quality costs more in the long run.