FAQs
A picture frame is a flat object that holds pictures. Picture frames come in all shapes and sizes, but they are most often rectangular in shape.
You can purchase picture frames at your local department store, craft store, online retailer, or even at a hobby shop.
Pictures can range from simple photographs to more elaborate artwork. Many people use their picture frames to display family portraits, wedding photos, holiday cards, or special moments like birthdays and anniversaries.
Lighting plays a large role in how well your picture looks. If you want to make your picture look its best, consider purchasing a light box or photo tent.
Things like dust, lint, hair, jewelry, and dirt can get caught in the corners of picture frames and ruin the appearance of your picture.
Matte finishes are smooth and shiny, whereas gloss finishes have a shinier surface than mattes. Both matte and glossy finishes are popular choices when displaying photographs.
Matted photographs are those that have been mounted onto mat board. Matting boards are thin pieces of cardboard covered in a protective coating. Matted photographs are great for framing, but they don't offer much protection against scratches or dings.
Canvas prints are created through a process known as printing. A canvas print is printed directly onto canvas instead of traditional photographic paper.
Stretched canvases are similar to canvas prints, except they're larger and thicker. Stretched canvases are ideal for creating wall art.
Framers' mats are thick strips of foam that are placed under the back side of a framed photograph.
Stretchers are bars that are attached to the sides of a framed photograph. They allow you to hang your photograph without damaging the edges of the photograph.
Mounts are objects that attach to the front of a framed photograph. Mounts are generally smaller than stands, which are bigger and taller.
Shadow boxes are sometimes referred to as shadow boxes, although this term has fallen into disuse.