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April 30, 2013

How to Hang a Picture Frame

How to Hang a Picture Frame

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So you’ve got your favourite photo or piece of  artwork and you’ve got your picture frame; now comes the tricky part. Placing your photo or artwork and fixing your picture frame to the wall for some people is easier said than done. If you do usually struggle with this then follow our handy guide above or simple steps below to prepare and hang your picture frames perfectly every time.

  1. Before you get started make sure you have everything you will need. Aside from your frame and hanging hardware all you really need is a screwdriver, hammer, pencil and spirit level. For a heavy duty frame you will also need a drill.
  2. Place your frame face down on a clean, soft, flat surface. A dining room table is ideal but a soft carpet is also fine if you would rather work on the floor.
  3. Using a flat head screwdriver, very carefully lift the tabs to release the backing of the frame.
  4. You should now be able to lift the backing out of the frame. Do so and place it to the side for the time being.
  5. You can now remove the glazing from the frame. If the glazing has a protective covering, remove this from both sides being careful not to get finger prints on the internal side.
  6. Place the item you are framing between the backing and the glazing.
  7. Carefully lower the glazing, item and backing back into the frame and bend the tabs back into place to secure the construction.
  8. Use brown tape around the edge of the frame backing. This will add an extra level of security in the construction of the frame and ensure that moisture, dust and creepy crawlies can’t get in.
  9. Mark the position for the d-rings with a pencil. In most cases this should be about a third of the way down from the top of the frame. Use a tape measure or ruler to ensure the distances are equal.
  10. Place your d-rings over the pencil marks created in the previous step.
  11. Using a Phillips head screwdriver attach the d-rings to the frame.
  12. Loop the cord through the two d-rings and tie up as securely as possible.
  13. Using your trusty pencil once again, mark the position on the wall where you wish to hang your frame. Remember to take into account the slack in your cord.
  14. Heavier frames may require a screw to secure them but for lighter frames a nail should suffice. In this case, carefully hammer your nail through the hole in your hanging hook, preferably into a stud. You can then skip to step 18.
  15. If you have a heavy duty frame or are hanging your frame on a brick wall you will need to use a screw. Start by drilling a suitably sized hole with your electric drill. Warning: Check the wall for wires and pipes before drilling.
  16. Select the correct wall plug for the wall you are using and insert it into the hole.
  17. Insert the screw through the hole in the hook and into the wall.
  18. Hang your picture frame from the hook.
  19. Finally ensure your picture frame is straight and level.
  20. And that’s it! All that is left to do is stand back and admire your good work.

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January 6, 2012

Framing Those Christmas Memories

The Christmas and new year period are now behind us and if you agree with us it’s quite sad to see it go. One way you can keep those happy memories to last is to buy picture frames and display the photos you have taken over the holiday period.

Maybe you have taken photos of your Christmas decorations, the surprised look on the children’s faces as they are opening their presents or the whole family around the dinner table on Christmas day. Maybe you spent new years eve out with friends or at a house party and took lots of photos. Most pictures from good times like these seem to just end up on social networking sites these days but nothing quite compares to displaying them in your home in nice picture frames.

Since Christmas is a time for gift giving, maybe you received a new camera. You’ll likely have been playing with your new toy and perhaps have taken some great photos. Even if your photography skills aren’t quite up to scratch just yet it is a great idea to frame these early shots you’ve taken so that you can see how much you improve in the future. Alternatively, maybe your loved ones bought you a poster or a nice piece of artwork for Christmas that you want to put in a frame and treasure forever.

 

We have a massive variety of frames available for all your different needs in different colours and styles to suit your personal taste. We have frames in all of the standard sizes and a configurator that allows you to create the perfect picture frames for your specific purpose.

October 10, 2011

Creating Multi-Image Picture

If you want to display something a little different in a picture frame then why not try creating your own panoramic-like image which can be displayed in a frame with three or more images going either across or down. Next time you go somewhere and see a beautiful view, such as the setting sun on the horizon or if you have a big group of friends but don’t want to squeeze everyone into a small space you could try splitting it up into multiple photos.

When taking a photo of the setting sun on your holiday, take one photo and then move your camera across the horizon and take another, repeating for as many photos as you want. This can also work with large groups of people; get everyone into a line and move along taking photos.

Be careful to make sure that your photos don’t overlap and that you don’t leave too big a gap in between them either. You can then display these multi photos in a frame to create a larger image, as you can see below.

Horizon image for picture frame

You could have one image of a horizon...

Picture frame of 3 photos

...or split it into three!

If you want to give it a go then you can get a custom picture frame from Picture Frames Express and use the frame designer to order whatever size frame you want. You could even be really adventurous and try and create an image split over two rows and two columns!

July 27, 2011

Amazing Concert Panorama

Once again it’s time for one of those marvellous images from the Internet that the Picture Frames Express team loves. That’s right it’s another amazing fully interactive 360 degree panoramic image to feast your eyes on!

Check out the Take That Progress Live 360 Wembley Photo.

Take That panoramic picture

Although not as big as the 80 gigapixel panorama of London we previously posted, this 20 gigapixel panorama of Take That’s recent concert at Wembley stadium is truly impressive. The panorama takes in everything from the band onstage and their giant stage prop, to the screaming girls in the front row and the steward stood on the very back row. It even allows each every individual fan that packed into the stadium to tag themselves on Facebook.

If you were there with friends and have found your group within the crowd then we think you should have multi picture frames made as a memento for everyone. You could have a picture of you and your friends in the crowd, a close up one of the band and one of the whole stage. This would look great in any of our styles of picture frames and be a great reminder of the sell out concert.

If you were there and have tagged yourself, then why not let the Picture Frames Express team know.

Till next time.

June 24, 2011

Frame Those Summer Memories

With the summer now upon us, you might be getting ready for your yearly holiday with the family or your first holiday away with friends. One essential item that almost everyone takes whatever the holiday is a digital camera. Since they are so compact these days and still capable of producing high quality images, they are great to capture them funny, beautiful and spontaneous moments. There are several ways to display these memories for either yourself or to give to someone as a present, no matter whether you have one picture or forty.

Picture Frame

A picture frame is an attractive way to show off your favourite holiday moment and really highlight it on your wall. Having a black and white image in a black picture frame can look very sophisticated in a modern apartment of a stylish couple or if you have bright family photos you could choose a light or coloured frame to fit the decor of your room.

Picture frame of friends on beach

Multi Frame

If you have a series of photos that you want to display you could choose a multi picture frame which allows you to select the number of pictures you want to display in your frame. You could have a multi frame to show three of your favourite photos or a large one which can display 32 photos, the choice is yours depending on how many photos you want to display.

Picture Mount

This is a cheaper option to display your photos when compared to a picture frame but still frames your photos well for display. They are available in a range of styles so you will be able to find the best mount to suit your holiday photo.

So whether it’s a photo of the kids building a sandcastle on the beach in Spain or you and your best friends enjoying some cocktails in Greece, any holiday memory would look great in a picture frame or mount.

May 7, 2011

Picture Frames – Make Or Break An Artpiece

An ancient proverb says a picture is equal to thousand words.

What about picture frames? The main function of a picture or photo frame is to protect and highlight the content it holds.

A beautiful work of art can be made to look drab by framing it improperly, using wrong materials. Similarly an excellent frame can definitely enhance the beauty of the picture it holds.

 

 

Plenty of choice 

 

There are many types of frame and mount to choose from, the problem is deciding which is most suitable for the picture or photograph; a difficult task.

A wrong choice and you lose the contented feeling you get when you look at a work of art.

Occasionally, pictures are abnormal in size so you need custom picture frames. To complement the picture and help it merge with ambience of the room, frame colour and texture are everything.

Picture and photo frames of standard sizes are not expensive and they can be bought from almost anywhere. To suit our individual style and also to enhance the quality of the pictures, care should be taken to incorporate these factors when we select standard picture or photo frames.

 

 

Mounts 

 

Picture frames come in hundreds of colours, different shapes and a wide variety of materials which will complement the interior decoration.

The photo frames are made of pewter, stainless, ceramics, composites and crystal. Your budget is the only criteria to select the best available design and material.

Picture frames can be artful in their own right with wide borders, bright and bold colour. Try to avoid a picture frame which overwhelms the image it carries.

For the contemporary home select metal frames in darker shades such as black, copper, gold or silver. To get a Mediterranean style select bold white frames. To create an antique Victorian look ornate gilded frames are the best choice to highlight beautiful art and special prints.

The children’s room will get a youthful atmosphere by using plastic frames in vivid colours.

Avoid metal frames to encase valuable pieces of art. They are priced moderately and sold as kits with their backs open. This makes the contents exposed to dust and moisture.

With proper tools and after little practice you can make your own wooden picture frames and it is a correct choice for original arts, limited edition prints and other valuable photos.

April 21, 2011

Frame the easter weather!

As you’ve probably noticed, the UK has got it’s groove back! In terms of weather anyway!

Say goodbye to those wooly gloves, hats and winter jackets because spring is officialy here!

All over Britain we’ve been bathing in a lovely warmth for the past week or two and the effects are really starting to show. People are scrambling to their sheds and brushing the cobwebs off the deck-chairs and there are smiles where-ever you go! Though we may be known as a nation to over-react with any weather, it hasn’t stopped anyone from lashing on the suncreams!

We have a wonderful series of bank holidays coming up, giving us all a little time to relax and lounge about in the garden, basking in the beautiful weather. Don’t forget though, easter is only a few days away too! We’ll all be having to cram our fridges with choccy so it doesn’t melt!

This fantastic weather has arrived just in time to make our May!

It’s a great time to dig those picnic baskets and coolers out of the loft and start packing some sarnies! A perfect reason to dig out those dusty digital cameras and snap a few photos to frame! Summer and spring can bring us some of the best times of our lives, so why not give yourself something to remember those good times by?

What better way to preserve a memory than framing it and hanging it on your wall!

Here at picture frames express, we offer a great range of fully customisable and made-to-measure framing options to suit any photo, any wall and any customer!

Take a look around our site and see if you can find the perfect from for those sunny photos! We’re sure you’ll find something to suit your taste!

Until next time, The Picture Frames Express Team

February 9, 2011

Valentine’s Picture Frame, The Perfect Gift

Well it’s nearly that time of year again when for one day, and one day only, everything in the world becomes love. Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year and we are here to help you get a perfect gift for that special person in your life.

While red roses and chocolates are old favourites, they don’t really offer much to remember that special day by?

How about creating a more permanent gift? A beautiful picture placed in the perfect picture frame could be the best Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever given your partner. Pictures alone are great but choosing that perfect picture frame can make your photo that little bit more special.

Imagine a gift that lasts, a gift that keeps a fresh memory in your mind of just how special your partner is to you: A quality picture frame made to measure for your perfect photo together.

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March 30, 2010

Banned! Curtains, picture frames and pot plants put pensioners at risk

Curtains, Picture Frames and Pot Plants are just some of the items putting pensioners at risk, according to Thurrock Council.

Residents at Rookery Court, in West Thurrock, are furious after receiving a letter from the authority saying all personal belongings in their verandas must go, even the carpets and ornaments on windowsills, because it presents a fire hazard.

Resident Peter Goldsmith, 63, said it has upset everyone there.

He added:

This is smacking us in the face. We feel like we are being treated like schoolchildren or geriatrics, which we are not.

We all know this is about the fire in a London tower block which killed six people, but our verandas are not communal areas.

The council built the verandas 12 years ago so we could sit on them and enjoy them. Now they will be unusable because we can’t have a chair and table, carpet, or even a picture frame on the wall.

As you can imagine the banning picture frames doesn’t sit too well with the PictureFramesExpress team!

Original story Banned! Curtains, picture frames and pot plants put pensioners at risk by the Echo News

March 29, 2010

Fantastic frames!

They encase our photos and keep them safe from dust, scratches and other potential mishaps. Picture frames are available in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common. They are designed to keep our printed memories alive and well.

One of the most popular gifts to give is a photo and picture frame combination. A couple celebrating a milestone anniversary may enjoy receiving a retouched image of their wedding photo or a special moment captured on film from their earliest days together. Today’s technology allows old photos to be restored with the touch of a button, but that’s not the only way to restore an old image. Many gift givers present an artist’s rendition of a photograph, which may be either oil or acrylic. And, what is the best way to present this beautiful memento? In picture frames, of course.

If you are giving the gift of a photo, select the perfect picture frame to go with it. If you envision the picture being hung above the fireplace, purchase a large photo and picture frame. The border should be bold and would preferably match something in the home’s decor. If the photo is small and better suited as a tabletop gift, a regular picture frame will suffice. No matter the size, a picture frame is often too awkward to use with gift wrap. Most opt for a large decorative bow in the top corner, which is simple but outstanding.

There are a number of other ways to use picture frames in gift presentations, including baby photos or a collage of special memories, graduation photos, wedding memories or even a special pet memoir. Many have heard of novelty companies who offer a star-naming service. In exchange for a fee, individuals can name a star after a friend, relative or other acquaintance. These are popular gifts because not many people can say they have a star named after them. Upon receipt of the star kit, a large certificate is included. Even though the service usually offers a choice of picture frames to go with the star kit, any individual can do the work themselves for a lot less money.

If it weren’t for picture frames, our photos would certainly age much faster than we would like. Discoloration, scratching and unwanted bending would most likely be a problem. Thanks to the sturdy help of picture frames, however, our memories no longer have to remain in our minds because they can forever live on in our photos. And best of all, we get to enjoy them every day.

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