Picture Framing Supplies
Picture framing supplies encompass a comprehensive range of products for novice, do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts and professional framers. These supplies ensure the protection, presentation, and aesthetic enhancement of various artworks, photographs, and memorabilia. From the structural integrity provided by frame mouldings and aluminium fittings to the delicate finishing touches offered by matboards and conservation materials, each component plays a vital role in creating a cohesive and visually appealing framed piece.
Timber Mouldings
A moulding forms the structural foundation that encases an artwork. It is the first line of protection for valuable artwork and provides a unique aesthetic with infinite design options. The soft-wood and hard-wood mouldings available from M&N Supplies are of the highest quality. Raw hardwood Australian timber mouldings such as Victorian Ash, Tasmanian Blackwood and American Oak are exceptionally hardy as well as naturally beautiful. They are available in several colours and profiles.
Aluminium fittings
Widely popular and available from M&N Supplies, these fittings are popular in modern frame designs due to their lightweight nature and resistance to corrosion. They offer a sleek, contemporary look while providing the necessary strength to support the artwork. Equally important are the blades used for cutting matboards, foam boards, and other framing materials. High-quality, sharp blades are essential for achieving clean, precise cuts, which are crucial for a professional finish.
Conservation supplies
Acid-free matboards/foamboards and UV-protective glass are critical in preserving the integrity of artwork over time. These materials, readily available from M&N Supplies, help prevent deterioration caused by environmental factors, ensuring that the artwork remains pristine. Similarly, specialised glues and archival adhesives are used to assemble picture frame components and secure materials without causing needless and sometimes expensive damage.
Wire & Hanging systems
Picture frame wire is fundamental for securely displaying framed pieces. Available in various rated kilogram strengths and materials, such as nylon, plastic-coated stainless steel and cotton, these cords and wire from M&N Supplies ensure that picture frames can be safely hung on walls. Hanging systems, including The Gallery System, Z-Bar picture rails and adjustable hooks offer flexible and versatile options for arranging displays, making them ideal for galleries and dynamic home decor.
Foamboards & Matboards
Foam boards are essential, offering lightweight yet sturdy backing for mounting prints and posters. These boards provide the necessary support and rigidity for various framing needs while being acid-free ensuring artwork longevity. Matboards serve as decorative borders that enhance artwork and protect it from direct contact with the glass. M&N Supplies offers a wide range of matboards in numerous colours and textures, allowing creative customisation.
Framing Hardware
Hardware such as self-tapping screws, v-nails, staples and framers points are indispensable in the assembly of picture frames. Our high-quality hardware ensures the stability and durability of the finished frame, which is crucial for the long-term display of artwork. M&N Supplies regularly stock Fletcher Terry products such as multi-points, flexi-points and framers-points. All of these are must-haves in any picture-framing workshop.
Hooks & Hangers
Hangers are important for the longevity of a picture frame. An inadequate hanger will buckle under a weight it’s not rated for. M&N Supplies offers a huge variety of hangers that are attached to a frame to ensure proper durability while hung on a wall or alternate system. Additionally, hooks are a reliable cost-effective method for securing frames to walls. They are available in various sizes and strengths to accommodate varying weights and applications.
Ready-made Frames
M&N Supplies provides a practical and efficient solution for all your quick framing needs. Our ready-made picture frames come in popular standard sizes such as A1 and A2, eliminating the need for custom cutting. Crafted from high-quality Australian hardwood mouldings, these frames provide both durability and style. Feel free to contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff to inquire about ready-made frames in your preferred profile, finish, or size.
Tools & Machinery
Saws, clamps, and joiners aid in the precise cutting and assembly of frame components, ensuring professional-quality results. M&N Supplies stocks a wide range of stretcher pliers, framing clamps, Stanley knives, scalpels, Fletcher Terry staple products and more. These tools can be used at the novice to professional level ensuring a high-quality result.
Putties & Fillers
Putties and fillers are essential for repairing and smoothing imperfections in frame mouldings before painting or finishing. Commonly applied to the most problematic areas, like mitre joints and corners, they help create a seamless look. These materials enhance the overall appearance and quality of the finished frame, ensuring a polished and professional result.
Framing Tapes & Dispensers
Our large range of archival and double-sided tapes are used for mounting artwork and securing backing materials, providing convenience and precision to the framing process. M&N Supplies offers solutions for all backing tape and adhesive needs. These tapes provide a clean finish and add to the structural integrity of the frames.
Security Products
M&N Supplies provides the best security kits to simplify the task of protecting valuable artwork. These kits not only securely mount your artwork but are essential in gallery settings to prevent theft or damage. Renowned systems like the UK-made Springlock system are known for their durability, discreet design, and ease of use, making them ideal for safeguarding precious pieces.
Overall, picture framing supplies are integral to the art of framing, each contributing to the protection, presentation, and enhancement of framed pieces. We offer a wide range of high-quality products that ensure artwork is beautifully displayed and securely preserved, from the initial structural components to the final finishing touches. M&N Supplies is a reliable source for all framing needs, making us an essential partner for achieving professional framing results.