Combiframe ® frame system

(with patented corner connection)

COMBIFRAME ® ADVANTAGES

Combiframe® is a frame system that has been developed for creative people to replace expensive custom-made basic frames.  You can now quickly make a frame yourself in almost any format and paint it in the colour of your choice.

HOW TO MAKE THE FRAME

Lay frame parts on a flat surface and place corners against one another.  Press the corners precisely against one another.  Press the corner pin with the hollow side into the resulting opening.  Then carefully hammer the corner pin in further.

Lay frame parts on a flat surface and place corners against one another.  Press the corners precisely against one another.  Press the corner pin with the hollow side into the resulting opening.  Then carefully hammer the corner pin in further.

HOW TO FRAME THE CANVAS STRETCHER OF BOARD

Mount the pin strip boards/clamping springs approximately 5 - 10 cm from the corners and distribute the remainder over the frame.

FRAMING THE DOUBLE SIDED SHADOW BOX

The Combiframe® shadow box can be used in two ways: Shadow Box: Use pin strip clamps and put a piece of cardboard, for example, between clamp and frame to protect the other side. Other Side: Use pin strip boards.

TIPS FROM THE EXPERT

If an outside corner is not even after the frame has been made, this can easily be remedied with sandpaper.  With larger frames the corner connection can be further reinforced by adding wood glue or L-shaped corner plates.  With smaller frames this is not necessary.  The rebate has an extra 4mm of space to accommodate a canvas stretcher.  Use steel wire to hang large frames or heavier works.

UNTREATED WOOD

Combiframe® frame parts are made of untreated 'natural' wood.  As a result, a natural reaction to moisture, temperature and light may occur.  The wood may 'yellow' slightly and the frame parts may deform a little.  Nevertheless, with a little effort and skill the frame can always be made quickly and correctly.  As far as possible, store the packages Combiframe® frame parts in a dry place at a constant temperature and keep them in the packaging for as long as possible.