Tools: Electric Drill with #2 Square Drive Tip, Screws
Place the art package on top of the strainer.
Metropolitan frames will have a line or mark to show what side the strainer
and the frame are to go together. Put the frame over the top of the art
package and examine the framed art one more time to make sure it is perfectly
clean.
Now carefully flip the whole package over so the back of the frame is showing.
The strainer will have a series of holes. Exert a little pressure on the
back of the strainer so it is holding the art package firmly. Firmly hold
the strainer and frame with one hand and insert the screw with the drill
. Starting in the middle of one frame side, insert a screw into the strainer
and then carefully using a drill with the square drive, screw in the screw
until it connects to the frame. It needs to go in only 3/16 "- 1/4"
so be very careful not to push too hard or you will either go through the
frame or you will strip the hole.
Do the next screw on the opposite side and after 2-3 screws, check the front
to make sure everything is still clean and looks good. Then proceed putting
in all of the screws.
Editor's notes: Ideally, the strainer should be slightly recessed from the back of the
frame. If the art package is recessed more than 1/4" fill in with backing
boards and/or strips of backing boards until the strainer is raised to just
below the back of the frame. If you have some clamps to connect the strainer
and frame this can make the job easier. Another tip is to move your table
and frame against a wall. This will add support and stability to the frame
when you are drilling.
