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Adk Classic Frame Construction Facts, & Insertion and Contact Sales with Specs
Securing of Contents (Foam Backing, Photo, Mat Board and Glass) To view other style frames click here

The Adk Classic Frame is exclusively constructed by Adk Observe. It is made of white wood (Pine or Aspen). Information below on Style of Adk Classic Frame and Construction Technique Used, Contents to Be Inserted Into Frame, and Securing Contents in Frame is available with pictorial images for reference. Other frame style types, finished or unfinished may be used and also built in specific sizes, but below is the standard procedure used by Adk Observe for construction of the wood frame type. These shortcuts Style, Contents, or Securing Contents may be used or just scroll down to see the 3 sections.

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Step 1: Style of Adk Classic Frame and Construction Technique Used
All corners and edges on the Adk Classic Frame are rounded to provide a smooth and neat presentation.	Back is also finely sanded and grooved to create space for glass, mat board, picture, and foam board backing. All elements are acid free.	Pieces are glued, braced, and set to dry overnight to assure a thorough bonding. A finishing nail is driven below the surface at each corner for reinforcement (surface is refilled afterward)..

Step 2: Contents To Be Inserted Into Frame
Foamboard backing (above) and mat board (below) are used to provide the securement layers for the photograph.	The photo is secured to the mat board and is held between the mat board and foam board to provide a firm and flat look for the photo. Single strength glass (below) is used to place on the very front of all of the contents.	The foam board, photo, mat board, and glass all fit within the insert space on the back of the frame.

Step 3: Securing Contents Into Frame
Metal points (one above) are driven into the frame behind the foam board backing to provide a secure hold on all of the contents in the frame. The foamboard, photo, mat board, and glass are all held in place flat and securely.	A point driver is used to drive the points. They are driven into numerous places behind the foam board backing to ensure a firm hold on the contents. A claw hanging device or small D rings with twisted wire (neither pictured) are used to hang the picture, depending upon customer preference or size of picture being hung.	Though these pieces shown are not finished with a stain, paint or polyurethane yet, they are similar to what a finished product would look like.