DIY Picture Framing

james1234 · 18-11-2007 06:08PM #1

Hi,

My partner is a painter, and given the high price of framing, I would like to give a go at framing myself to help cut costs.

Can anyone point me in the direction, reccomend DIY books, courses in the Dublin area, etc.?

Thanks,

James

glide · 20-11-2007 09:17PM

its not to hard, but you will need a few tools.

here are a couple of websites to give you some info:

http://www.framerscorner.co.uk/DIYFraming.html

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ph_frame/article/0,2025,DIY_14180_2271340,00.html

depends what tools you have really.

james1234 · 20-11-2007 09:29PM

Glide,

Some useful websites thanks!

I have a couple of tools, like a glass cutter and mount cutter, but I need a lot of practice and patience to get it right!

I guess I need to get my hands on more stuff and you've pointed me in the right direction.

Still wondering of there are any classes out there

foamcutter · 20-11-2007 10:31PM

Sometimes it's hard to get a good mitre joint unless you have the right tools, alternatively you could use a square block in the corner and butt your moulding/profile up to it. I think you can get a cheap mitre box in B&Q or Woodies etc it will guide a fine blade saw at various angles for you 90°, 45°.
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