Picture Framing & Gilding Supplies

How can I repair a damaged frame without replacing the original wood?

Small areas of missing wood, holes, and imperfections can often be repaired before the frame is refinished. For example, Liberon Wax Filler Sticks can be useful for smaller surface repairs, while Jenkins Jecofil Grain Filler can be used where a more traditional grain-filling treatment is required. For more substantial repairs, products such as West System Epoxy Resin & Hardener provide a different approach.

Which adhesive should I use when traditional methods matter?

The adhesive needs to suit both the construction and the restoration approach. Titebond Genuine Liquid Hide Glue provides a ready-to-use traditional hide glue, while Titebond Original Wood Glue and Titebond II Premium Wood Glue provide modern PVA alternatives where their particular properties are more appropriate.

How do I colour-match a repaired or replacement section of a frame?

Getting a new or repaired section to sit naturally within an existing frame often requires careful colour adjustment rather than simply applying a finish over it. Mylands Light Fast Spirit Wood Stain and Liberon Spirit Wood Dye are both available in a range of colours and can be used where a spirit-based colouring system is appropriate, while Liberon Palette Water Based Wood Dye provides another option.

How do I prepare a frame for gilding or refinishing without losing detail?

Preparation needs to be controlled, particularly around mouldings, ornament, and other detailed areas where aggressive sanding can soften the profile. Mirka Abranet, Mirka Abralon, and Mirka Mirlon provide different abrasive options for preparation and finishing, including areas where a finer or more flexible abrasive is needed.

How can I restore the finish on an old frame without completely refinishing it?

Where the existing finish is sound, it may be preferable to clean, revive, or polish it rather than strip it back. Liberon Wax and Polish Remover can be used when existing wax needs to be removed, while products such as Renaissance Wax Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish, Fiddes Supreme Wax Polish, and Liberon Liquid Wax Polish Black Bison provide different options for subsequent finishing and protection?

Do you stock products that aren't listed in this collection?

Yes. If you're looking for a specific product, call us on 01285 831668 Monday - Friday 8am-5pm and we'll be happy to help you order it. Next day delivery is available for orders placed by 4pm.