Nielsen Bainbridge Metal Frame Kits

Create a frame with a custom look for a fraction of the price. Use Nielsen Bainbridge Metal Frame Kits to frame artwork, photographs, and more to any full inch size from 8" to 40". These durable anodized aluminum mouldings are the same quality utilized by custom picture framers and are easy to assemble.

Two kits are required to assemble a rectangular frame. The beveled face of each moulding section measures 5/16" in width with a depth of 7/16". The resulting frame can hold a print, protective glazing, and up to two mats, one of which acts as the backing.

To create a custom frame, simply measure the overall height and width from the outside edges of your work. Choose one size kit for length and one size for width, and assemble your frame with the included hardware. Corner angles, eyelet hangers, and spring clips are included with the kit. Cut mats to full inch sizes so that they fit snugly behind the beveled front face. You'll need to provide two mats, glass or glazing material, picture wire, and backing paper (to protect the mat) if desired.

Frame Dimensions – Frames are measured by the size of the artwork they hold. Measure your artwork, mat, or panel, and order that size frame. The frame will overlap your artwork by about 1/4" on each side so it fits securely. If the frame includes a precut mat, the mat opening is indicated as Artwork Size.

Depth (Profile / Thickness) – How thick the frame moulding is from front to back, or how far it sticks out from the wall.

Rabbet Depth – The space inside the frame that holds your artwork and any materials used with it, like glass, matting, or backing. Make sure the total thickness of your materials fit within the rabbet depth.