1. Frame only

Firstly you must check whether all the corners of your art work or item you are framing are at right angles. To find out measure diagonals A to B and C to D as illustrated below.




Diagonals equal
If your diagonals are equal the next step is to measure the exact width and height from edge to edge in millimetres. Example 297mm x 210mm

We will make your frame so that your artwork fits comfortably within the frame and does not fall out.
Please note approximately 5mm of your artwork will be hidden under the rebate of the frame.

Diagonals different
If your diagonals are not equal you need to measure the shortest width and shortest height of your artwork or image. To find this measure both ends of the width and both ends of the height. See diagram below.

Example 297mm x 190mm

We will make your frame so that your artwork fits comfortably within the frame and does not fall out.
Please note approximately 5mm of your artwork will be hidden under the rebate of the frame.

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. WE CANNOT CHANGE THEM ONCE AN ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED.


2. Frame and mount

Measure the exact width and height of the image you would like to see in millimetres. The mount aperture will be cut to exactly this size so make sure you are precise.

Important – do not measure right up to the edge of the paper or image. You must come in at least 5mm or more from each side so you have some overlap to stop your image falling through the mount.

See example below. The exact image size is height 297m x width 210mm but you need to come in 5mm therefore measurements required are 292mm x 205 mm as shown below.

Next you will need to select the width of the mount you would like. These start from 25mm. A popular choice is 40mm. Generally the bigger the picture the wider the mount. Please note When selecting the width of your mount approximately 5mm will be hidden under the rebate of the frame. For example, if your mount width is 40mm 35mm will be visible when framed. 



If you want to see the image and say the artist’s signature or limited edition number you can measure the image as shown below.



Please note artists’ signatures which come very close to the edge of the paper or canvas may end up partially covered by the lip of the frame, this cannot be avoided. Where there is a concern please contact us. If possible we recommend you bring your artwork to us for framing.


3. Framing canvas’ already stretched – frame only

First check your canvas corners are at right angles as discussed in step 1 by measuring the diagonals to see if they are equal.

If they are not equal your canvas may need restretching and cannot be framed online. Please contact us on  020 8446 9935  020 8446 9935 .

If your diagonals are equal the next step is to measure the height and width of the canvas as shown below taking in the thicker corners where the canvas has been folded over.

Width – you must use whichever measurement is the longest of A to C or D to B
Height – you must use whichever measurement is the longest of A to D or C to B