Ordering Tips

HOW TO SELECT LENGTH PICTURE FRAME MOLDING:

To select an appropriate length and width of molding for your picture or art work, follow these steps:

Step One: Decide on a Appropriate Width of Frame Molding

The width of the molding is the distance across the face, the part that is facing outward when the frame is hanging on the wall. As a rule of thumb, consider a frame width of 1 inch for frame sizes 8 x 10 to 15 x 19. Consider a frame width of about 1.5 inches for frame sizes from 16 x 20 to 23 x 25. Consider a frame width of about 2 inches for frame sizes 24 x 36 and larger.

Step Two: Select the Desired Style of Molding

Look over the selections on our website and choose the frame style you want, note the width of the molding you choose.

Step Three: Determine the Appropriate Lengths of Molding Needed to Make Your Frame.

Add together the four sides of the frame you wish to make. For example: To make a 16 x 20 frame, add together 16 + 16 + 20 + 20 = 72 inches.

Multiply the widths of the molding by 8, and add that to the sum. For example: To make a 16 x 20 frame using 1.5 inch wide molding, multiply 1.5 x 8 = 12; then add 12 inches to 72: 12 + 72 = 84 inches.

Add an inch and a half to the total to allow for some breathing room in the frame recess so the stack of mat board, foam board and glazing does not fit too tightly, and also allow for the thickness of the blade when it cuts the molding. For example: 84 inches + 1-1/2 inches = 85 total inches of picture frame molding.

At this point you know the length of the molding in inches and to discover the length of the molding needed in feet, divide the length in inches by 12. For example: 85 1/2 inches divided by 12 is 7-1/8 feet of frame molding.

Determine the best combination of available lengths to make your picture frame. For example: since the moldings are not sold in 7 1/8 foot lengths, you will need two lengths. Remember, it is always better to have more than you need. For the example above, two four-foot lengths would be appropriate. When the molding length requires an exact (or nearly exact) length, it is recommended that you select the next longer length to allow for a little extra room.

Step Four: The Right Frame Making Equipment.

Make sure you have the equipment that you need to Cut and Join the Molding! Picture framing equipment is illustrated in our on-line store and is the same equipment that we use in our shop to make our customers frames. Just let us know if you have any questions!

Other frequently asked ordering questions.

Why can't I order picture frame in 8 foot lengths?

The most cost effective method of shipping a length of picture frame molding in small quantities is through UPS and FED EX and unfortunately, UPS and FED EX are essentially package services and frown on large packages which don't fit nicely on their package conveyor belts and are difficult to sort therefore requiring special handling.

For instance, when UPS encounters such packages, they charge a special OVERSIZE RATE which is equivalent to a package weighing 70 lbs. For a lightweight, low cost item like picture frame molding, which may only weigh 8 or 12 pounds, this adds significantly to the cost of shipping the molding. At FrameWorxz.com, while our shopping cart system provides the estimated freight charge for shipping when you check out, it does not factor in any oversize charges. This is not a problem on moldings that are 3 ft, 4 ft or 5 ft in length because they are not considered oversize by UPS or FED EX, but on moldings that are 6 ft. or longer, the OVERSIZE charge applies. Since our shopping cart only provides molding lengths of 3 ft, 4 ft, and 5 ft in length, orders for longer lengths will need to be telephoned in to our office or if they are placed through the online store, we will contact you by telephone provide you with the shipping charge, which includes the oversize charge, at that time. THERE IS AN EASY WAY AROUND THIS COST. Whenever possible, purchase a combination of 3, 4 or 5 foot picture frame moldings to make your frames to reduce your cost per frame. You see, it is almost always worthwhile to figure out how to make your frame from combinations of shorter lengths.

Am I ordering through our Secure Web Server?

All FrameWorxz orders are placed through a secure Web Server to assure that your credit card information is secure. We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and through Pay Pal. We realize that many people are not yet entirely comfortable shopping on line, so we offer you the opportunity to phone in your order to (989) 550-7648, to fax it to (989) 672-4648 or to send it by mail with a check or money order to FrameWorxz, 3540 North Hurds Corner Caro, and Michigan 48723. Sales tax will be applied to all orders being shipped to a Michigan address.

Will I have to pay Michigan State Sales Tax?

If you are ordering from within the state of Michigan, you will have to pay a nominal state sales tax of 6.00%. However, if you are traveling in the Michigan area, you may elect to offset your sales tax by arranging to pick up your order at our business in Caro, Michigan thereby eliminating shipping charges which should more than offset your sales tax. To arrange for a pick up, just call us at (989)-550-7648 and let us know when you will be in our area. We are easily located using Google Maps which will provide the exact location and picture of our store.

Should you have any other questions, just give us a call!

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