FAQs
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Framing Design
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How can I get advice about picking the right frame for my item?
How do I find the right frame and mat size for my art?
Is there a list of the standard frame sizes that Aaron Brothers keeps in stock?
Can you provide any tips for selecting the right mat color?
I have seen some mats cut with a wider bottom. Why is this done?
What width of mat will look best with my art?
What kind of a mat should I use to collect signatures at a wedding?
My picture is hardly visible since the glass reflects everything...
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Preservation Framing
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How do I frame my item so that it will not deteriorate over time?
I need to hang some pictures in an area that gets direct sunlight...
What kind of tape can I use to attach my art behind a mat without it leaving a gummy residue?
How do you avoid moisture between the glass of the frame and the photo?
I would like to hang a picture in my bathroom...
I recently purchased some papyrus prints in Egypt. In the store they were mounted between 2 pieces of glass...
I have heard that you should never put glass over paintings on canvas...
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Pricing
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How much will it cost to frame my print?
How much would you charge to frame a 16x20 photo enlargement?
Will I have to have a custom-made frame for my art?
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Hanging Display
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What is the best way to hang pictures on a wall without leaving holes, or at least very little damage?
How can I create a wall arrangement with family photos?
How do I hang pictures in a stairwell?
What kind of hanger should I use to hang my picture on drywall?
What is the best hardware to hang a very heavy item?
How do I find a mirror to fit a specific space on my wall?
Can I put a frame around a bathroom mirror that is mounted to the wall?
Do you sell picture lights? How to I choose the correct size?
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Care of Artwork
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I purchased some "Museum Glass". How do I clean it?
How do I store oil paintings?
How do I package a framed piece for shipment?
How should I frame artwork that will hang in a lobby?
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Art Conservation
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I have an original watercolor that is rippled. How do I flatten it out?
My artwork has been damaged. Can you fix it for me?
I have a frame with some damage on the corner. Can you repair it?
Can you tell me how much my artwork is worth?
I purchased some "Museum Glass". How do I clean it?
Museum Glass does not require a special cleaner, although an ammonia-free cleaner is recommended for all picture framing glass. Since Museum Glass is so clear, however, sometimes fingerprints that would not be noticeable on normal glass are visible on Museum Glass, and many glass cleaners will just smear the skin oils from a fingerprint across the surface of the glass. In most cases, alcohol can be used to remove these fingerprints.
A final tip about glass cleaning: Always spray the glass cleaner on your cleaning cloth, NOT the glass. When cleaner is sprayed directly on the glass, it tends to run down the surface and seep under the lip of the frame at the bottom, which can cause the cleaner to soak into the mats, backing, and artwork and cause damage. You can help prevent this damage by spraying the cleaner on the cloth, instead.