HS15 Graphite Frame

I requested various samples for the painting to be framed and found this one to match well and make the painting stand out, while not overshadowing it. Highly recommend.

An excellent frame. My only complaint was that the corners didn't fit together perfectly. They did in the front, where it most matters, so I would still recommend this frame.

We loved the frame - it was easy to put together. The frame is very simple/elegant but not achingly contemporary. It fits our modern but comfortable house perfectly.

So glad about this site that we can order the exact dimensions of our frame. I ordered metal frame for our travel map and it arrived quickly and it was perfect. I wish however the company will also offer some sort of corner caps to the assembled frames as the metal frame corners are very sharp. I gave a 4-star because the shipping is expensive in my opinion.

I purchased the HS15 Graphite Frame due to lack of any similar color and sized wood frames on your site. I did this, knowing from past experience with these types of frames, that it is frustratingly impossible to assemble them and obtain a perfectly matched miter joint across the front and depth of the corners. The last SP2 wood frames I purchased from your organization had the remnants of black seam filler that I had to remove from the corners. I have personally used this type of filler on my own shop-built frames in the past, and know it produces a fine finished frame. I have never heard of such a product for metal frames, but if it exists, it should be supplied in a matching color with any metal frame order. The printed assembly instructions provided would not allow the unexperienced neophyte to assemble the frame without gaps at each corner. They should contain a line that explains each corner must be tightened, loosened, and retightened in rotational sequence to even come close to achieving a tight miter joint.

Not being a fan of acrylic, I chose that option because it was the only way I could see to order a sized piece of foam core backing. If there is such an option, I couldn’t find it on your site. The acrylic I received required several smudges to be buffed out after the inner lining was removed, and as a result, created numerous statically attracted particles which then had to be removed – another reason why I do not like acrylic. I always prefer archival glass when framing my photographs, which is not an available option on your site. This is the reason why I have only ordered wood frames in the past. I have to buy the glass and foam core locally.

This order also came with four small white pieces of self-adhesive foam attached to each other. I assume they are to be attached to the back in each corner, although the assembly instructions didn’t mention them at all.

I chose this frame for an architectural illustration for a client and it turned out better than I thought. Sharp and stylish. Couldn't be happier.