Covering the back of metal frames

adelorenzo

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I'm framing some pieces with black aluminum frames and I'm wondering what is normally done to cover the back.
Typically with a wood frame they get covered with brown paper but I don't know if it would stick well to the metal frame.
 

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Metal frames are not commonly covered with paper for a dust cover. The spring clips should be compressing the foamcore or other backing against the glass tight enough to prevent dust from coming into the frame package.
 

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I don't use the spring clips. A sandwich of mat board, mount board, and foam core that completely fills their groove does the job better than the spring clips.
 

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fdi said:
Metal frames are not commonly covered with paper for a dust cover. The spring clips should be compressing the foamcore or other backing against the glass tight enough to prevent dust from coming into the frame package.
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Jim Jones said:
I don't use the spring clips. A sandwich of mat board, mount board, and foam core that completely fills their groove does the job better than the spring clips.
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In that case, you might just use some frame sealing tape to finish off the edges and provide a dust barrier. The tape is normally used to protect the print from a wood frame, but will work for this as well.
https://www.framedestination.com/fr...sue/self-adhesive-frame-sealing-tape-372.html
Good that you leave the clips out. Too much pressure can cause issues over the long run.
 
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