Buying Guides

What is a custom frame?

When we refer to a custom frame what we mean is a picture frame or photo frame that can be made to your exact specifications. Custom frames are manufactured here in the UK by our own professional framers for both non-standard and standard size prints or posters.

When you create your custom frame in our simple to use 'design studio' you can change various elements to perfectly suit your room, budget and decor.

Prices for our made to measure frames are the most affordable anywhere and fall under our best price gaurantee.

Materials

When it comes to our custom frames we offer two different materials. Wood and aluminium. Both represent exceptional quality and value.

Sizes

See our size/measuring guide

Our measuring guide has everything you need to ensure your picture frame fits your item perfectly.

Choosing the right style

Match Existing Decor - It is important to make sure the frame style and mount style match the current theme of the interior.

Match Your Art/Photo

Keep in mind when choosing your picture frame and/or mount the item you are framing. For example - If you are framing a treasure map then opt for something which reflects both its importance and age. A clean, aluminium frame probably wouldn't work as well as a wooden oak frame with this item.

Fortunately the frame studio on this website allows you to upload your pictures and see them inside your frame before you make your purchase.

Bring your photos to life

We have over 700 different types of photo frames on the website from basic aluminium to beautifully luxurious wood. This buying guide will explain the different options available to help you decide what's best for your home or work place.

The best brands. The latest styles. Browse our photo frames today.

Ready made and custom made photo frames

If you have a photo you need framing then ePictureFrames allows you to choose either a ready made or a custom made photo frame. The choice is up to you. Our ready made photo frames come in common sizes such as 5x7 and 8x6. Our custom made frames can come in any size you need and allow you to change almost every elemtent of the frame... mount colour, glazing, frame style and more. You can also choose whether to hang or stand them.

Choosing the right style

Match existing decor - It is important to make sure the frame style and mount style match the current theme of the interior. If you have a modern office then narrow aluminium frames work well. If you have a more traditional home space then a wood frame with some form of pattern will probably work best.

Match Your Art/Photo

Keep in mind when choosing your picture frame and/or mount the item you are framing. For example - If you are framing a treasure map then opt for something which reflects both its importance and age. A clean, aluminium frame probably wouldn't work as well as a wooden oak frame with this item. Remember that a plain, simple frame will not divert the attention away from the image inside. Make sure to pick a frame colour which will enhance certain tones of you picture too.

Quality

We want your frames to last a lifetime, so we only sell quality products which are designed and built to do so. Almost all of our frames are manufactured here in the UK by professional picture framers using the best equipment & materials available. We quality check all of our products before despatch too.

Materials

When it comes to our ready made photo frames we offer various different materials. Wood, aluminium, acrylic and glass. All represent exceptional quality and value. Our custom photo frame range gives you over 600 choices available in wood and aluminium.

The purpose and location of your frames should help you decide the right material to pick. For example it would be innapropriate to place glass picture frames with children around for safety reasons.

Sizes

Any choice you make when buying your frames will obviously depend on the size of your pictures, room and how many pictures you want to frame in any one frame.

See our size/measuring guide

Our measuring guide has everything you need to ensure your picture frame fits your item perfectly.

Plan before you buy

Sketch a general idea of what effect you are trying to achieve. Develop your ideas with a partner or colleague and then start taking some measurments.

Minimal cost

If you are ordering on a budget or require a minimal style of frame; clip frames are for you. Clipframes are effective in all forms of display, for posters, certificates, all artworks and particularly where frequent changing and updating are required. They never divert attention from the item inside.

The perfect frame for anyone with a simple, minimalist, and low-budget requirement.

What are clip frames

Essentially they are frameless frames, holding your image in place with a set of 4 clips (one on each edge) hooking around from the back of the frame and over the front. The clip frames can be hung portrait or landscape style. Ideal for public places where safety is an issue. Frameless clip frames are an economical alternative when framing items.

What clip frames are used for

If you want to preserve and protect the item you are framing clip frames are not for you. Clip frames are used to display items like flyers and notices. Items which often need changing, items in public places.

Styles

Choosing a style of clipframe couldn't be any simpler because there is only one style.

If clipframes aren't what you are looking for then try our more popular picture frames or snap frames.

Quality

Many of our clipframes are Nielsen manufactured. Nielsen is one of the leading names in framing, and is synonymous with quality and value. Our clipframes are made from MDF and styrene or glass, giving you a durable, long lasting product.

Materials

All clipframes come with styrene glazing and an mdf back. Due to their nature these are the only materials which make up clipframes.

Sizes

Any choice you make when buying your clipframes will obviously depend on the size of the item being sandwiched.

All you need to do is measure the size of your picture/item and find a frame which matches it.

Buying your new snap frames

If you need great value frames that allow you to quickly change what's inside on a regular basis our display frames are for you. These brilliant, popular and strong frames come in standard "A" sizes, perfect for your office or venue.

Perfect for public displays. Durable and efficient.

What is a snap frame?

High quality poster frames are made from solid, treated aluminium. The front opening profile makes it quick and simple to change posters/flyers. A hit in retail outlets all over the UK for displaying product images, promotions, special offers and customer notices.

Quality

All of our snap frames are built to last a lifetime; even in the most challenging environments.

Materials

Made from solid aluminium, they are supplied with clear, strong glazing and plastic backs. They also arrive with the appropriate screws and wall plugs.

Sizes

We only sell snap frames in standard "A" sizes.