Things You'll Need:
- Brushes
- Spray Polyurethane Finish
- Wood Glues
- Wood Stain
- UV-protective Glasses
- Clean Rags
- Paints
- Picture Frames
- Pictures
- Clean Rags
- Mild Soap
- Mild Soap
- Whisk
- Whisk
- Common Nails
- Hammers
- Pliers
- Putty Knives
- Sandpaper
- Wood Filler
- Pliers
- Sandpaper
- Wood Filler
- Hammers
- Pictures
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Step 1
Take a good, long look at your frame. Make a list of everything that's wrong with it.
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Step 2
Remove the glass (if there is any) and set it aside.
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Step 3
Take off any remaining hardware, including the eyehooks for the wire. (Unless the hanging mechanism is in truly good shape, it's a good idea to replace it.)
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Step 4
Give the frame a good cleaning with a whisk broom or soap and water, depending on how fragile it is and what it's made of.
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Step 5
Start with the most fundamental problems. Is it sturdy, or are the corners coming apart? Stabilize the frame first with a combination of corner braces, nails, and wood glue.
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Step 6
Fill any gouges or chips with wood filler.
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Step 7
Sand any rough spots.
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Step 8
Apply paint, stain or - if you're feeling adventurous and think it would look good - gold or silver leaf.
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Step 9
Finish with a coat of polyurethane.
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Step 10
Clean and reset (or replace) the glass.










Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you have a good quality cutter, and want to try cutting an odd size glass, make a paper pattern, and place it under the glass. Cut slightly smaller than the cove.