How to find the right Frame Sections & Parts AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Frame Sections & Parts
- Sectional frame matching
- Buy sections in pairs from the same brand and profile; one pair sets the width and one pair sets the height. Corner hardware is specific to each profile and does not cross brands.
- Spring clips for metal frames
- Choose clip size based on the gap between the package and the back of the channel. Clips that are too weak let the art slide, and clips that are too stiff bow the glazing.
- Hanging hardware rated for weight
- Use D-rings and braided wire rated well above the frame weight; sawtooth hangers are for small, light frames only. Wire or hanger failure is the main cause of frames falling.
- Flexible vs rigid points
- Use flexible points if you will change the art; use rigid points for permanent fitting. Flexible points bend back by hand, while rigid points need a tool to remove.
- Glazing match
- Cut acrylic or glass to the rabbet size, slightly under the opening dimensions. Oversized glazing will not seat, and undersized glazing shows a gap and rattles.
Brands that matter
- Nielsen Bainbridge: Aluminum sectional frames and matching hardware.
- Logan Graphic Products: Points and fitting supplies made for their drivers.
- Fletcher-Terry: Points for FrameMaster and related drivers.
- OOK: Picture hanging hooks and wire.
What to avoid
- Mixing corner hardware between different sectional frame brands.
- Assorted hanging kits with no weight rating.
Questions
Why do my sectional frame corners not tighten?
The corner brackets are usually for a different profile or are inserted in the wrong channel; use the hardware packed with that brand and profile.