As well as timber finishes, we also work with metal to produce bespoke metal frames. We are able to work from CAD drawings and concept images provided to us by our customers. The finishes possible range from antique brushed brass to polished stainless steel. We provide...
Wrapping frames, or sections of frames in fabric or faux leather was ground breaking for us in creating new designs and finishes. Whether it's a bold and colourful print, a plain coloured linen, a textured faux lizard skin or real leather, the effect is absolutely...
Combed Gesso is a unique finish we designed and have developed over the years. The combing can go across the whole frame profile or just sections, as shown in the examples above. The combing can be applied to flat and rounded frame profiles and once...
Gesso is probably one of the most important products we use in our workshop. It is applied to the timber frame profile, and is wiped down and sanded to create a smooth base. It can also be used as a finish in its own right,...
Metal frames have become more popular over recent years especially as mirror frames, however as a general rule they can be a lot more expensive than timber frames. That's why we have designed a range of imitation metal finishes, which we apply to timber frames....
Timber is such a fantastic product to work with; different woods vary by grain, colour and consistency, all creating unique finish opportunities. Our timber finishes include a natural clear wax finish, polished, colour stained and waxed, limed and colour washed, to name a few. We...
Our beaten finishes are a unique effect we have designed on our timber frames. They have become very popular on mirror frames and once the frames have been beaten by hand, we can apply almost any finish on to them....
When you varnish an oil painting, it brings out all the colours in the picture. Lacquering frames has the same effect; it intensifies the colours and makes them almost three dimensional. To create the high sheen finish multiple coats of lacquer are required, and between each...
Originating in the north of France, veneered frames and polished laminates are a popular finish. We have access to an extensive range of wood veneers and can help you decide on the right choice of veneer for your frames....
You can create some really good imitations of gold leaf, but nothing is ever quite as good as the real thing. The techniques for preparing the surfaces and laying the leaf are centuries old, and looked after, gold will not fade or tarnish. When distressed it...