All about plastic picture frames

When buying a painting, embroidery or poster, you need to take care of their beautiful frame. Frames are required to perform certain functions. They set boundaries and emphasize the importance of drawing in a painting. Decorating portraits and paintings with frames began in the Renaissance period. This tradition still exists today. If in ancient times the main material used for frames was natural wood, now more modern materials such as plastic are also used. This article will focus on the types of plastic products, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as tips for caring for such products.

Plastic is a versatile material used in various fields. More often you can see such products acting as frames for paintings, posters, photographs or mirrors. Decorative plastic strips are made from polyvinyl chloride. Plastic moldings look like planks with a smooth or profiled surface.

PVC picture baguettes have a number of advantages.

• Used in various areas of production... For example, when framing modular structures, tapestry paintings, posters, photographs, embroideries and mirrors.
• The range of such products is very wide. Plastic products are striking in the variety of shades and textures.
• The price of such products is quite affordableespecially compared to natural wood frames.

In addition, such material is lightweight and easy to work with. The PVC frames are very lightweight and can be hung on any surface, even the thinnest. The advantages of plastic products include their versatility and aesthetics. Plastic frames when used correctly, they will retain their original appearance for many years. The advantages of this material include the fact that plastic is easily processed. No complicated equipment is required to create the frame. If it is necessary to draw up a non-standard picture, you can independently adjust the parameters to the required value.

Although the material has many advantages, it is worth talking about its disadvantages. The main disadvantage of plastic is fragilitytherefore, you should not choose these options for framing large paintings or mirrors. The width of the baguette must be sufficient to support the weight of the painting or other canvas. Impacts, falls or bends, for example, when transporting plastic frames, can be fatal, since such a product can simply crumble in the corners.

When choosing plastic products, it should be borne in mind that some types can be toxic, so you should give preference to high-quality plastic frames, based on the manufacturer's rating, reviews about it, as well as the price of the products.

One of the main advantages of plastic baguettes is their ability to adapt to other, more valuable materials.... An experienced craftsman can make an original product that is outwardly indistinguishable from wooden frames, plaster or metal models. Plastic baguettes, when covered with a laminated film, allow them to imitate the structure of wood.Outwardly, such products look very attractive, not inferior to the beauty of baguettes made from natural materials. Thanks to the properties of plastic, it is possible to reproduce the texture and shades of various materials, which is why plastic products can become a universal frame for paintings or other works performed in different directions.

Currently, there are various technologies for processing and decorating such products, which makes it possible to make frames from plastic in any style. So, for a high-tech or modern style, simple painted models are suitable. For the Baroque and Empire style, baguettes with stucco molding are appropriate. Frames imitating wood are suitable for classic-style rooms. For some styles, a baguette plastic profile will be the most successful option that can emphasize the chosen direction in the interior. The palette of shades of such products is huge, which allows you to select products taking into account finishing materials, furniture in the room, the image in the picture.

The most popular shades of these products are:

• White;
• black;
• golden;
• silver.

When choosing the color of the baguette, one should be guided by the advice of designers, who assert that the color of the frame should either be combined with the main background of the image, or with additional shades in the picture. Products may differ not only in shade, but also in shape and size. Picture frames can be made in the form of a square or rectangle, and have a non-standard shape. A plastic baguette will instantly transform the picture, help to make it presentable. Although not used as the main accent, this material can gracefully complement a work of art.

There are certain rules for the use and care of plastic products.

• It is advisable to place plastic frames only indoors, as they are sensitive to high temperature, sun rays and precipitation.
• Do not hang pictures in plastic frames in rooms with high humidity, as this can lead to the appearance of mold on the surface, which will damage both the frame itself and the picture.
• Plastic frames should not be hung in places where the sun's rays will constantly fall on them. With regular exposure to light, plastic products will begin to fade and become dull.
• Plastic baguettes are not hung near heat sources, for example, with radiators or fireplaces, because the material does not tolerate high temperatures well, it can deform and lose its shape.

With proper care of such products, they will decorate the canvas for more than one year.

Plastic moldings can last a very long time if they are cared for regularly and properly. Considering that this material is not as capricious as wood, minimal care is required... PVC products require regular dust cleaning. It is necessary to brush off dust from them with a damp sponge as it gets dirty. When removing dust from the frame, you should be careful with the painting itself, especially if it is not under glass.