STYLES AND FINISHES

EXPLORE OUR BESPOKE HAND FINISHES AND STYLES

UNFINISHED

Frames can be left unfinished if desired, allowing for the perfect way to showoff the natural beauty and grain of the particular wood chosen. Unfinished wood also develops a natural patina over time. We work with a variety of woods, including oak, tulip, ash, pine, obeche, beech, and walnut.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | UNFINISHED FRAMES

Unfinished profiles in oak, ash, tulip, and cherry
Unfinished profile in oak
Unfinished profile in oak
Unfinished profile in obeche

WAXED AND STAINED

Waxes and stains can add warmth and a richness to a frame, drawing out and accentuate the natural beauty of a grain. They also add a level of protection to the frame, safeguarding against discolouration, light damage, and rot.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | WAXED AND STAINED

Oak profiles in different stains
Oak profile in rosewood stain
Oak profile in golden oak stain
Obeche profile in mahogany stain
Oak profile in black stain

PAINTED

Our painted finishes are either handpainted or sprayed. Painted frames allow for any colour required through a wide variety of options. From our 30 standard colours, over 130 Farrow & Ball colours, or over 200 spray colours, a perfectly suited colour can always be found. We can also custom mix colour for a perfect colour match, apply multiple colours, or apply particular effects in the process.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | PAINTED

Tulip profiles in different colours
Oak profile in metallic red
Obeche profile in white
Oak profiles in different weathered colours
Obeche profile in black
Oak profile in two-toned blue and pink
Obeche profile in black

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TEXTURED

Texturing can allow for a striking frame finish. Different textures can be applied either as a unique finish in itself or combined with other techniques such as painted, gilded, or effect finishes.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | TEXTURED

Profiles in different black textures
Profile in black texture
Profile in black texture
Profile in white texture
Profile in metallic copper texture
Profile in gradated grey texture
Profile in white and grey texture
Profile in black texture
Profile in black texture

EFFECTS

We have a variety of finished effects including marbling, granites, and glitter effects. Marbling and granites can offer natural stone effects or modern variations. Glitter finishes are fun and whimsical, but can also add a more subtle beauty to a frame, especially when paired with contemporary and urban artworks. Effect finishes can be combined with a variety of other finishes or colours, allowing us to be playful with the final look.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | EFFECTS

Profiles in different marbling effects
Profiles in different marbling effects
Profiles in different granite effects
Profiles in different glitter effects

CRAQUELURE

Craquelure effects happens naturally due to drying and ageing of paint and other surface finishes. The effect can be replicated purposefully to create beautiful frame finishes. Traditional in nature, craquelure can also be paired with contemporary profiles and colours to create a much more modern style.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | CRAQUELURE

Obeche profile in black and white craquelure
Obeche profile in black and white craquelure
Obeche profile in black and white craquelure
Obeche profiles in different craquelures
Obeche profile in black and white craquelure
Obeche profile in black and grey craquelure
Obeche profile in black and grey craquelure

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YAKISUGI

Yakisugi, also known as Shou Sugi Ban, is an ancient form of timber treatment and preservation. Originally developed in Japan, it was used predominantly in architecture, but applied to framing it offers a beautiful and dramatic finish.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | YAKISUGI

Oak profiles in different yakisugi burns
Oak profile in medium yakisugi burn
Oak profile in heavy yakisugi burn
Oak profile in non-brushed heavy yakisugi burn
Pine profile in heavy yakisugi burn

GILDED

Gilding has remained an established and popular finish for many centuries. The use of gilding offers a beautiful, timeless, and longterm finish. We can offer gold, silver, and platinum gilding, as well as other metals such as imitation gold, aluminium, and copper. We also incorporate our gilding into our more experimental textures to create highly unique and eye catching finishes.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | GILDED

Obeche profile in different gilding
Obeche profile in gold gilding and red
Obeche profile in gold gilding and red over light texture
Obeche profile in gold gilding and black over light texture
Obeche profile in gold gilding and blue over light texture
Obeche profile in silver gilding and black
Obeche profile in silver gilding and black over light texture
Obeche profile in silver flake gilding and black

PRE-FINISHED

We supply a small and carefully chosen range of pre-finished profiles in black, white, gold, and silver. Each of our pre-finished (factory finished) profiles are of the highest quality and offer convenient and economical framing options. Our range includes both contemporary and ornate styles.

FRAMING ARCHIVE | PRE-FINISHED

Ornate profile in different colours
Ornate profile in gold
Ornate profile in silver
Ornate profile in black
Ornate profile in gold
Ornate profile in gold
Ornate profile in silver
Ornate profile in black
Ornate profile in black
Ornate profile in black
Ornate profile in silver
Industrial profile in black
Industrial profile in black
Squared profile in black
Squared profile in white