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Whether you are just browsing or are ready to order, you can begin at the Metal Frame Builder. You can get to it by choosing a category to your left

1. Choose the style of frame you want
2. Choose the color you want
3. Enter the dimensions and quantity

Some things to keep in mind:

Nielsen metal frames come unassembled. They come with everything you need to put them together except for wire.

Assembly Instructions can be found here. 

The backloading frames come assembled. You load from the back. These are not designed to be strung with wire, so keep that in mind, as many galleries will not use frames that are not hung with wire. The backloading frames are not recommended to be used over 20".

If you would like to get an overview of the pricing in the metal frames, please see our Metal Frame Pricing Table here. 

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When deciding on a frame, be sure to order by the outside dimensions of your finished product (this includes matboard, artwork, mounting board, glazing). We will add a 1/8" tolerance to make sure the fit is perfect.

Looking for an unobtrusive profile? Many artists favor the 11, 15, and 58 profiles. With less that 1/2" in exposed metal, the emphasis remains firmly focused on the art rather than the frame. These are extremely popular profiles for those artists specializing in both traditional and digital photography. These particular frames do have limitations when it comes to size, however. Not recommended for works over 24".

Looking for a profile to enhance your artwork? The 97 and 117 are contemporary and sophisticated flat faced frames that not only highlight your artwork, but compliments the overall feel of the finished product.

Looking for something for a larger work? We recommend the 97, 25 or 71 for large works (over 24 x 24). Other profiles may not be strong enough up for larger sized works.

Looking to frame a canvas or need a shadowbox? The 71 profile at 1" deep is a good choice. The 117 might work as well if you need a depth of 3/4" or less.

Please be sure to consult the "more" section of each metal frame in the Metal Builder for each frames respective dimensions. There are dimensions there for the width (measurement across the face), height (how far it stands out from the wall) and depth (the amount of room you have inside the frame.

Please note: The appearance of frame color can vary depending on your monitor. To get a better idea of colors please request a catalog. You can also call Customer Service if you have any specific questions.

Volume Discounting!

Purchase 12 or more frames in the same size, profile, and color combination and save 10%. Just another example of Documount's daily commitment to providing artists with the best custom cut materials at the best prices.

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Documounts Products and Offerings
Matboard: Archival, 8-ply, 6 ply, alpharag, alphamat, blackcore, Standard, Bainbridge, Crescent, blackcore Economy Canterbury
Mounting Boards: Archival, Standard, Adhesive
Metal Frames: Nielsen Metal, Backloading
Wood Frames: Black, Silver, Gold, Light Wood, Dark Wood
Acrylic (Plexiglass): Standard, UV Resistant, UV Resistant Non-Glare, Non-Glare
Supplies: Tape and Mounting, Picture Hanging Wire, Tools and Supplies, Assembly Hardware, Hangers, Display, Samples
Clear Bags: B/C (Body Closure), Traditional
Full Sheet Matboard: Archival, 8-ply, 6 ply, alpharag, alphamat, blackcore, Standard, Bainbridge, Crescent, blackcore Economy Canterbury
Precut Mat Kits: Market Ready Mats, Showcase Mat Kits, Digital Fit Mat Kit
Readymade Frames: Black, Silver, Gold, Dark Wood

Special Deals: Gift Certificates, Terry Specials, Close Outs
 
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8 Ply Matboard: Archival, Solid Core
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Welcome to the website for Documounts, a value add manufacturer of materials for use by artists focusing on digital images, digital photography, oil painting, watercolor painting, woodblock printing, and other original or reproduction art. Documounts specifically offers mats that include archival, standard acid free pH neutral, and economy grade full sheet, pre-cut, custom cut, blanks and fallout matboard in 8-ply, 6-ply, and 4-ply mats in blackcore, cream core, whitecore from Bainbridge, Crescent, Canterbury, and China. Mounting products are important and available in 2UB, 4UB paper mounting boards, 1/8” and 3/16” archival foam core, 1/8” and 3/16” standard foam core, archival mountboard, adhesive foam core, adhesive mountboard, archival black foam core. Storing your art is crucial you can find nearly size and closure options in our Clear Bags using either traditional or body closure. For those who need frames we also offer an array of options like custom cut metal frames, custom cut wood frames, readymade wood frames with glass, readymade wood frames with plexi, free samples for any profile or style of wood frames or metal frames. If you need supplies to fit your art, put together your art, or hang your art supplies like tape, mounting corners, adhesive spray, putty, touch up markers, point drivers, push points, spacers, bumpers, atg tape and atg tape dispenser, kraft paper, wire, strap hangers, o hangers, wood screws, hang tabs, and sawtooth hangers each is easy to buy online or through our customer service desk. If you are looking for ways to learn how to frame your art or an expert looking for great deals and quality product this site can be a huge help through things like Documounts 101, Just Starting Out, Top Sellers, Special Orders and Volume Orders. Documounts is committed to green manufacturing, attempts to recycle more than 95% of all waste generated through production, and is continually working to make all packaging materials fully recyclable. Please be sure to request online or by phone our 2009 catalog and pricing supplement, find the most recent tips and updates through our blog, and sign up for our monthly newsletter or view archives on line. Documounts.com is the online store front and information source for the company Documounts. Documounts is sometimes confused with Documents, Docmounts, Docmount, and Documount but don’t despair as we struggle with it to. Just remember Documounts.com and everything will be fine. Thank you for choosing Documounts.

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