Materials
D.I.Y.
Planning your next
D.I.Y. Project
Make A Picture
Frame
The Bunnings D.I.Y. brochures are designed to help you step
the way through your D.I.Y. home projects.
Timber or framing moulding
Thin timber backing (3mm to 6mm)
Framing glass
Wood glue
They’ll give you the right advice on what materials you’ll need,
how to get the job done and tips and ideas for achieving
the best result.
D rings (2)
How to make a picture frame
V nails (4)
Wood putty
Tools
Square and mitre box
Clamps
Handsaw or circular saw
Bench saw or jig
Sandpaper
Expert D.I.Y. advice
Hammer
Safety
If it’s advice you’re after, come in and discuss the project with
one of our experts. Ask about organising Same Day Delivery, Tool Hire,
Installation or even enrol in one of our D.I.Y. classes.
Always keep tools and materials away from children.
Safety glasses or goggles should be worn whenever power tools are in use and
when chiselling, sanding, scraping or hammering overhead.
Wear ear protectors when using noisy power tools as some tools may damage
your hearing.
Be careful of loose hair and clothing so that it does not get caught in tools; roll
your sleeves up and remove jewellery.
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What you’ll need to get started
on your D.I.Y. Project
How to D.I.Y.
Make a Picture Frame
Picture frames come in
varying shapes and sizes
based on the design suitable
for its purpose.
Choose your timber
Identify the type of picture frame you want to build then select the
appropriate timber or moulding, taking into consideration where it will hang
in your house and what will go inside it. If you are making the frame for a
specific picture write down the measurements.
Square the moulding
Use a handsaw or circular saw to cut and square the moulding into four pieces,
one for each side of the frame.
Mitre box cuts
Using a mitre box and handsaw, cut the corners one at a time at 45° making
sure the timber is orientated correctly.
Test glass
Test that the thin glass sits in the frame groove.
Place art
Insert artwork and hammer nails into the backing, securing it around the
edges of the frame.
D rings
Attach the D rings on the side of the frame
about 1/3 down from the top of the frame
(see Fig 2). Tie the picture wire or nylon cord
allowing enough length to adjust the height of
your frame.
Please Note:
Information in this brochure is Bunnings’ opinion and we don’t warrant
the accuracy or completeness of that information. Bunnings excludes all
liability in relation to the statements in this brochure.
“Roughing in”
Lay the cut frame pieces out onto a flat work
surface and arrange them so that they form the
correct frame shape and joints (see Fig 1).
Fig 1 Before glueing layout
the cut frame shapes in
their correct positions.
Glue & clamp
Use wood glue and corner clamps to join the corner sections of the frame.
Apply the wood glue along the cut edges, press the pieces together, and hold
the pieces in place with a corner clamp. Glue and clamp all four corners.
Allow to set as instructed on the glue packaging.
Rotate
Turn the frame over so that the back is facing up.
V nails
Apply two V nails along each glued corner seam with a hammer. Place one
nail toward the inside edge of the frame and the other toward the outer edge.
The midpoint of the nail should rest on the seam and the open portion of the
V should be pointed toward the inside edge of the frame.
Fig. 2 Attach the D rings about 1/3 down from
the top.
D.I.Y. Hints and Tips
1. The two basic types of wood generally used in wood working projects
are hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is more resilient and less
prone to indentations and scratches. It is also more costly but will finish
to a better advantage. Softwoods, such as pine, are more susceptible
to dents and scratches and don’t have the durability of hardwood.
Softwoods are cheaper and in greater supply. Ask your supplier and
make sure it is properly dried, straight, and free of knots and defects.
2. Use picture frame moulding as it comes with the groove for glass
insertion. With ordinary timber you will have to make this groove
yourself with a router.
3. Practice using the mitre box on unwanted timber before you tackle the
frame pieces.
4. Make sure that the 45-degree angles are oriented correctly at the ends
of the wood pieces.
5. Use wood putty to fill in any gaps at the mitered corners.
6. To achieve a natural wooden look for your frame, varnish the wood,
applying 2-3 coats. Varnishing ensures the wood is protected from the
environment making it long lasting and with an elegant shine.
Drying
Remove the clamps and allow the frame to dry overnight. Do any sanding or
staining of the frame after the drying process is complete.
For further expert advice consult the qualified Team Members at your
local Bunnings Warehouse.