Choosing the right picture frames brings out the best in your pictures ... see other articles 

Selecting the right picture or poster frames helps enhance the beauty of your pictures. Generally picture frames can be classified in three main categories based on the materials from which they are made:

• Wooden frames  - usually made from wood or wood-based materials.

• Metal frames – often made from metallic alloys.

• Plastic frames – made from polymeric materials like polystyrene.

Wooden and metal picture frames are more widely used. A wide range of finishing styles is available for all types of frames. Some finishes result in glossy smooth surfaces while others give rustic surfaces. Several styles of picture frames are also available from very simple designs to sophisticated and complex ornamental designs.

Often when selecting picture frames or poster frames, one has to decide whether or not to apply matting. Matting refers to the application of a mat, which is a decorative border between the picture and the frame as shown below.

The choice of whether or not to apply matting rests with you. However it is recommended that when framing posters such as fine art prints, matting should only be used if it without doubt enhances the beauty of the picture as most art prints are best framed without mats. 

Happy framing.

Also see: [All Posters] [Art Prints] [Motivational Posters]

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