How much does it cost to frame oil painting?

garrincha62 · 10-10-2008 10:54AM #1

Does anyone know how much it would be to get an oil painting framed. It's roughly 100cm * 75cm. It needs to be stretched I think. I've no idear how much these things can cost....

Any advice welcome

Blisterman · 13-10-2008 07:22AM

You can save a lot of money buying a frame second hand, if you can find one that fits exactly. Of course, that won't help if it needs to be stretched.

For new, I'd say about €100+ for the frame, depending on how good a frame you want. Couldn't tell you how much stretching would be.

North_West_Art · 14-10-2008 02:08PM

Instead of re stretching it, maybe you could consider mounting it flat on a piece of panel using adhesive brushed onto the panel thinly, and placing under some heavy, flat objects overnight. You will now have a canvas panel ready to frame. Like the previous post says, a second hand frame is a good idea, or you could even try Atlantic homecare, they have a large enough selection of inexpensive frames...you could pick out the least 'tackiest'... and remove the glass also. if the frame is slightly on the large side, use mounting board (get a framer to cut this for you) to place over the canvas, so that it will fit into the frame. good luck

wickedfairy · 14-10-2008 04:53PM

try an auction house such as buckleys in sandycove, they often have second hand frames/art for sale, can be very reasonable.
Wickedfairy

Dummy · 01-11-2008 09:21PM

Find a good handyman with a good router. Or... do a carpentry course in one of those evening courses.

Frames are very easily made. I make them for my wife's paintings and from one piece of timber stock that would cost about €10, I would get an average of 6 or 7 frames, depending on the type of frame she wants.

They are very easily made.

How much does it cost to frame oil painting?

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