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The frames are custom built to order and each frame is as unique as the picture that gets mounted in it. They are made one at a time with hand rubbed stains and specialty finishes.  The Premium Series frames can have a minimum of an 8 step finishing process and the Select Series frames have minimum of a 12 step finishing process, and the Signature Series frames have a minimum of a 15 step finishing process. Due to the nature of such a customized product, custom blended stains and hand applied wood finishes, there will be variations in colors. In the case of orders of multiple sizes and quantities your frame order will be made together to minimize color variations. Popular wood species for frames made of solid wood- pine, oak, white oak, beech, birch, alder, maple, poplar, cherry, ash and even old barn wood when available. 

Types of woods used for frames- All of the wood used in all series is hand selected. There will be knots in the framing wood and only if specified for Signature Series picture frames will wood be knot free.  Premium Series- #2 grade Usually North American softwoods like ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white spruce or white fir. Select Series- #2 and better- ponderosa pine, white spruce, poplar, birch, maple or red oak. Signature Series- #1 or #2 Hand Selected- pine, maple, birch, red oak, ash, alder, cherry, white oak or any other available woods of your choice- priced accordingly.

Listed below are the finish specifications for each of the three different series picture frames we offer. The finishing process does not start until after 24hours after assembly to insure all glue joints are cured.

Premium Series Finish- after assembly Step 1. - 3 steps of sanding before staining. 2. Stain- brush apply stain, hand rub with wiping cloth for even tone.3. Apply glaze coat. 4. Lightly sand. 5. Apply sealer coat, let dry. 6. Apply 1^st finish coat. 7. Lightly sand. 8. Apply finish coat.

Select Series Finish- after assembly Step 1. -3 steps of sanding before staining. 2. Stain- brush apply stain, hand rub off with wiping cloth. 3. In one half hour apply 2^nd coat of stain with cloth hand rubbing in stain, let dry. 4. Lightly sand. 5. Apply sealer, let dry. 6. Lightly sand.  7. Apply glazing or accent color stain, let dry. 8. Lightly sand. 9. Apply 1^st finish coat, let dry. 10. Apply 2^nd finish coat, let dry. 11. Lightly sand. 12. Apply final finish coat.

Signature Series Finish- after assembly Step1.-  4 steps of sanding before staining. 2. Stain- brush apply stain, hand rub off with wiping cloth. 3. In one half hour apply 2^nd coat of stain with cloth hand rubbing in stain, let dry. 4. Lightly sand. 5. Apply sealer, let dry. 6. Lightly sand. 7. Apply glazing or accent color stain, let dry. 8. Sand with very fine sandpaper. 9. Apply 2^nd coat of sealer, let dry. 10. Sand lightly. 11. Apply 1st finish coat, let dry. 12. Lightly sand. 13. Apply 2^nd finish coat. 14. Sand very fine. 15. Apply final finish coat.

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