Frequently Asked Questions about Luxury Frames

Q. What is a rabbet? What's rabbet depth? And why should I care?

A. The "rabbet" is picture framing lingo for the recess at the back of a wood frame that holds the glass, mat and backing. It's important to know how deep this recess is since it varies from frame to frame and affects your ability to hold the contents in the frame. Most framers use a point driver and points to hold the contents in. A point is a sharpened metal tab inserted perpendicularly into the side of the frame rabbet but cannot be used if the stack of contents is thicker than the rabbet is deep. In such cases, framers use off-set clips to hold the contents in, but since it's much easier and faster to use points with a point driver, framers prefer to select a frame with a rabbet deep enough to insert a point. A frame rabbet of at least 3/8-inch is recommended for a stack consisting of a single mat, 1/8" thick foamboard back and glass. When a double mat is used, a rabbet depth of at 1/2-inch is recommended.

Q. How is the width of the frame measured?

A. The width of the frame is measured from the perimeter edge to the inside edge of the frame's window, including the rabbet.

Q. Is the ornamentation on the face of the Luxury Frames fragile or delicate?

A. No. This is a sturdy mold and contour that cannot be easily chipped, scratched or broken.

Q. How heavy are the Luxury Frames?

A. These frames are substantial. For example, a 16"x20" of any of these designs will weigh in excess of 2 pounds. When hanging these frames with wire, use a 43lb wire and two-hole strap hangers, or use corner brackets like wall buddies.


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