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Wood Wall Frames


What makes a frame "Archival" ? Well, it really isn't the frame that is or is not archival. Rather, it is what's inside of it: The glass, matting, backing board and materials used to hold the art in place. Nielsen gives you 3 out of 4 here (you have to supply the acid-free tape or mounting tissue) to accomplish this. The glass is called Conservation Clear in frame-shop lingo. It is, basically, a glass sheet with an ultra-violet filtering barrier built into it. It stops 98% of all UV rays, helping to slow down the aging effects of UV on your artwork. The 4 ply matboard uses NielsenBainbridge's patented Artcare TM technology that neutralizes acids and pollutants, as does the 2 ply backing board. The combination of u/v filtering glass and acid-free mat and mount boards create the "archival" environment for your art.

Shown below are NielsenBainbridge's Artcare TM Archival Wood Frames:

TRIBECA ARCHIVAL WOOD WALL FRAMES

Tribeca is a simple, flat-top wood frame that has proven to be our best-seller over time. Comes in Matte Black lacquer, Walnut or Matte White finish.Has a 4 ply French White Artcare TM mat, u/v glass and 2 ply acid-free Artcare TM mount board backing. Stocked in 3 sizes: 8 x 10, 11 x 14 or 16 x 20. Mat openings are 5 x 7, 8 x 10 and 11 x 14 respectively.

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For those who are less concerned about the archival qualities of the frame and more interested in less expensive styles or something with more depth, we present : Royal, EcoCare and Gallery Woods.












Royal non-archival wood wall frames

The Royal collection has regular glass, no matting and a textured wood finish. It is available in all the popular sizes from 8 x 10 through 16 x 20.


GALLERY WOODS CANVAS-DEPTH FRAMES


Gallery Woods frames have a matte black finish and are stocked in sizes 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 11 x 14, 12 x 16, 14 x 18 and 16 x 20". They come with regular glass and non-archival 4 ply matting.

EcoCare Contemporary Frames Made from Bamboo and Rubberwood Sustainably Grown Materials

EcoCare frames are stocked in Mocha Brown 8 x 10 and 11 x 14 as well as Black Rubberwood in 8 x 10, 8 1/2 x 11, 9 x 12, 11 x 14, 11 x 17, 13 x 19 and 16 x 20. They are made from fast-growing, sustainable farmed woods like bamboo and rubberwood. They come with regular glass and a 4 ply white paper mat for economy.