Metropolitan sells the small tools and materials you will need to finish your framing once you receive your order. Strap hangers, wire, picture hooks, etc. are available in multiple sizes to ensure you get the right hardware for your frame. And you can view our frame fitting videos to get framing advice.
Fitting Supplies
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Frame sealing tape seals off raw wood rabbets and fillets to protect the art and stop acid migration. This tape is acid-free, with a lignin-free buffered paper. It is laminated to a thin aluminum barrier layer and coated with an aggressive, acrylic adhesive that bonds firmly to raw wood. The aluminum provides a barrier that stops acid migration and meets the FACTS standard for maximum preservation framing.
Tyvek Tape has a pressure-sensitive, permanent acrylic adhesive which eliminates the need for using water near artwork. It is made of white, nonwoven polyethlene. It resists tears, and we recommend it for sealing the back of frames when doing final fitting. This 1" width is used for smaller frames.
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Tyvek Tape has a pressure-sensitive, permanent acrylic adhesive which eliminates the need for using water near artwork. It is made of white, nonwoven polyethlene. It resists tears, and we recommend it for sealing the back of frames when doing final fitting. This 11/2" width is used for medium to larger frames.
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Tyvek Tape has a pressure-sensitive, permanent acrylic adhesive which eliminates the need for using water near artwork. It is made of white, nonwoven polyethlene. It resists tears, and we recommend it for sealing the back of frames when doing final fitting. This 2.25" width is used for larger frames.
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The advantage of the flex point nailer is that you can bend the flex points up, replace your art package, and then bend them back down. The Salco Flex Point Nailer is fast , front loading with a large capacity. It has an adjustable power control, is light weight, and ergonomic. The nailer comes with 1M flexible flex points,
When hanging wood frames we recommend strap hangers. They are zinc-plated to prevent rusting and are selected based on the size and weight of the frame. They are strong and do not protrude from the back of the frame. This is an important consideration when crating, moving and exhibiting. When using hardwoods, we recommend predrilling holes for the screws.
When hanging wood frames we recommend strap hangers. They are zinc-plated to prevent rusting and are selected based on the size and weight of the frame. They are strong and do not protrude from the back of the frame. This is an important consideration when crating, moving and exhibiting. When using hardwoods, we recommend predrilling holes for the screws.
When hanging wood frames we recommend strap hangers. They are zinc-plated to prevent rusting and are selected based on the size and weight of the frame. They are strong and do not protrude from the back of the frame. This is an important consideration when crating, moving and exhibiting. When using hardwoods, we recommend predrilling holes for the screws..
When hanging wood frames we recommend strap hangers. They are zinc-plated to prevent rusting and are selected based on the size and weight of the frame. They are strong and do not protrude from the back of the frame. This is an important consideration when crating, moving and exhibiting. When using hardwoods, we recommend predrilling holes for the screws..
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When hanging wood frames we recommend strap hangers. They are zinc-plated to prevent rusting and are selected based on the size and weight of the frame. They are strong and do not protrude from the back of the frame. This is an important consideration when crating, moving and exhibiting. When using hardwoods, we recommend predrilling holes for the screws.
Steel hangersare used less frequently and are recommended only when the frame back is thin, the artwork is heavy, and no strainers are being used for additional support.
This wire is plastic coated stranded stainless steel picture hanging wire. It is super soft to protect your fingers. The maximum picture weight for #2 wire is 15 lb.
This wire is plastic coated stranded stainless steel picture hanging wire. It is super soft to protect your fingers. The maximum picture weight for #2 wire is 15 lb.
This wire is plastic coated stranded stainless steel picture hanging wire. It is super soft to protect your fingers. The maximum picture weight for #3 wire is20 lb.
This wire is plastic coated stranded stainless steel picture hanging wire. It is super soft to protect your fingers. The maximum picture weight for #3 wire is20 lb.
This wire is plastic coated stranded stainless steel picture hanging wire. It is super soft to protect your fingers. The maximum picture weight for #5 wire is43 lb.
This wire is plastic coated stranded stainless steel picture hanging wire. It is super soft to protect your fingers. The maximum picture weight for #5 wire is43 lb.