St. Charles / St. Peters Store
3909 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: (636) 926-2000
Monday - Friday: 8-4:30
Saturday 10-2
While not all wooden picture frames require finishes, using wood finishes can have practical and aesthetic advantages. Finishes used for wooden picture frames are typically used to protect the wood from dust and decay. In some cases, a finish can also create a glossy effect over the wood, which may be exactly what the painting needs.
With so many options for finishes available, deciding exactly how to best finish or paint your wooden picture frames can be difficult. The experts at St. Charles Hardwoods have experience creating and finishing wooden picture frames. We can offer advice on finishing frames and help you select the best frames for your needs. To learn more about our stock of picture frames available or to talk with our woodworking experts, visit our stores today.
While the task of applying finishes to wooden picture frames is not particularly challenging, it is important to know what finishes are ideal for different wood types. Some wood types are not accommodating towards different finishes, causing them to lose strength and durability and making them more susceptible to decay and dust.
There are hundreds of finish brands on the market but typically, finishes can be grouped into five broad categories. These categories include:
St. Charles Hardwoods offers a huge range of wooden picture frames in all types and sizes. We have a team of dedicated professionals that can advise you on how to maintain your picture frames or finish your picture frames to create any look you desire. Our staff has extensive experience and expertise in the industry and keeps up to date with the latest trends and innovations in order to serve you best.
To see our selection of wooden picture frames available and to find the picture frame that is the perfect for your paintings and photographs, visit our St. Louis or St. Charles store or contact our hardwood lumber company today.