Guides

Floating Frames for Canvas: A Complete UK Guide

A complete UK guide to floating frames for canvas. What they are, how they differ from a tray frame, sizes, finishes, made-to-measure options and cost.

What Is a Tray Frame? (And When to Use One)

A clear explanation of what a tray frame is, how it is built, what it is used for, and when it is the right choice for a canvas or rigid panel.

Conservation Framing: Museum-Grade Protection for Valuable Art

What conservation framing means in practice: the five materials and methods that make a frame museum-grade, when valuable artwork needs it, and what it costs at Harten.

Framing Architectural Drawings and Blueprints

How to frame architectural drawings and blueprints without causing damage. Covers oversized formats, light sensitivity, preservation options, and display considerations for offices and studios.

Best UV-Protective Glass for Framing Antique Maps and Artwork

Which UV glass to choose for an antique map, watercolour, or original artwork. Direct recommendations for Tru Vue Museum Glass, Optium Museum Acrylic, and Artglass UV70 from a working framer.

Lacing vs Hinging for Textile Framing: Which Technique Is Right?

A practical guide to the two main techniques for mounting textiles in frames. When to use lacing, when hinging works better, and why reversibility matters for valuable pieces.

Fire-Rated Framing for Commercial Interiors

What fire-rated framing means for artwork in hotels, hospitals and commercial buildings. Materials, compliance requirements, and how to specify framing that meets fire safety standards.

Condensation Inside Picture Frames: Causes, Prevention and Fixes

Why condensation forms inside picture frames, how to spot the early signs, and what proper framing techniques do to prevent moisture damage to your artwork.

Protecting Heirlooms with Conservation Framing

What conservation framing is, how it protects irreplaceable items, and when you need it. A plain-language guide to acid-free materials, UV protection, and reversible mounting.

How to Frame a Football Shirt

A practical guide to framing football shirts properly, covering mounting methods, glazing, signed shirt protection, and what to look for in a professional framer.

How to Choose the Right Frame for Your Artwork

Practical guidance on matching frame styles to different types of artwork, from oil paintings and watercolours to photographs, canvas, and three-dimensional objects.

What to Expect from a Bespoke Framer

A step-by-step guide to the bespoke framing process, from your first enquiry through consultation, production, and collection.

Shadow Box Frame Ideas: Displaying Objects That Matter

Creative shadow box frame ideas for memorabilia, sports shirts, wedding keepsakes, baby items and artwork. See how bespoke shadow box framing brings treasured objects to life.

Standard Picture Frame Sizes: A Complete UK Guide

A practical reference to standard picture frame sizes in the UK, covering metric, imperial, and photo print dimensions with tips on when bespoke framing makes more sense.

How Much Does Custom Framing Cost?

An honest guide to custom framing prices, what drives the cost, and starting prices for every type of framing we offer at Harten.

Walnut Frames vs Oak Frames: Choosing the Right Wood for Your Interior

A practical comparison of walnut and oak picture frames, grain, colour, durability, and how each wood works in contemporary and traditional interiors.

Maintenance & Cleaning For Custom Mirrors

Tips on how to keep your oversized mirror looking flawless for years to come.

Will Acrylic Display Boxes Turn Yellow?

Explore what causes acrylic to turn yellow, and why our frames use premium materials for custom made frames by specialists at Harten.

How to Measure for Oversized Frames: A Practical Guide

Discover how to measure your artwork ready for oversized framing, ensuring that the frame perfectly fits. Learn the tricks of the trade for measuring.

Things to Consider for Oversized Artwork

As art gets bigger, there are more things you need to consider such as structure, glazing and fixings.

What is a Large Canvas Frame?

How large canvas frames are made; where and how to hang large canvas frames; what materials are used and techniques that are applied to ensure your high quality art is perfectly framed and properly protected.

Box picture frames for wall design

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