FAQs
A: A 16x16 frame has a smaller opening than a 20x20 frame. As a result, the 16x16 frame will allow more light into your home but less light out of your home. On the flip side, the 20x20 frame allows more light out of your home but less light into your home.
A: There isn't really a right amount of light to use when framing your photos. If you have too little light, then your images won't look good. If you have too much light, then your images will appear washed out. To avoid this problem, try to keep the room where you're framing your photographs at about 50% brightness.
A: Yes, you can add a mirror behind your 16x16 frame. Mirrors reflect light back through the glass, making the image brighter. Adding a mirror behind your 16x16 frame will make the image appear brighter.
A: No, putting together a 16x16 frame is pretty straightforward. All you'll need to do is cut the backing board to size, attach the front and back pieces, and then glue everything together.
A: No, all you'll need to purchase is the backing board, the front and back pieces, and the adhesive tape.
A: No, the type of paper doesn't matter. You can use regular copy paper, matte finish paper, glossy finish paper, canvas print paper, etc. When choosing the paper type, choose something that looks nice and bright.
A: No, you don't need to frame your pictures in a darkroom. Framing your pictures in a darkroom will make the colors in your pictures darker. Instead, simply frame your pictures in a well lit area.
A: No, your pictures shouldn't get dirty after they've been framed. Most frames are designed to protect your walls from dust and dirt.
A: While framing your pictures in a darkroom will make the colors in your pictures darker, it will also give your pictures a professional appearance. Plus, framing your pictures in a darkroom makes it easier to take great looking shots.
A: First, measure the wall space where you want to display your pictures. Then, mark the center point of the top edge of each picture. Next, measure the distance from the center point to the bottom edge of the picture. Finally, draw a line across the middle of the wall, starting at the center point and ending at the bottom edge of the picture.
Next, align the two lines so that they intersect at the center point. Then, drill holes along the lines and insert screws. Once the screws are inserted, hang the pictures.
A: Use warm water and mild soap to wash your pictures. Make sure to rinse off the soap residue thoroughly. After washing, let the pictures dry completely.
