How to Frame a Painting Made on a Hardboard

Decorative artwork and photographs are typically slid right into standard picture frames purchased from a department store. However, it is difficult to find a frame deep enough to fit a painting created on hardboard, which is thicker than a photograph or piece of paper-based artwork. Frame the hardboard painting yourself by using a few basic materials that can be found at any hardware store. This enables you to hang up a beautiful piece of art painted on hardboard without spending a fortune on custom framing.

Four pine boards, 1/2-inch thick, three inches wide, 18 inches long
Band saw
Sandpaper, medium-grain
Sandpaper, fine-grain
Washcloth
Staple gun
Staples, 1/2-inch long
Waterproof latex paint
Paintbrush
Staples, 1/8-inch long

Instructions

- 1
  Cut four three-inch wide, 18-inch long pine boards using a band saw to the measurement of the outside edge of the hardboard canvas, adding on three inches on each end. Cut the ends with the band saw at a 45-degree angle.
- 2
  Sand all four boards using medium-grain sandpaper. This will remove any splintering, roughness and unevenness.
- 3
  Sand all four boards again using fine-grain sandpaper. This will make the boards smooth and sleek.
- 4
  Wipe off the boards with a washcloth to remove any sawdust.
- 5
  Place the boards into a rectangle with the right sides facing down. Line up the corners so that they are flush.
- 6
  Staple across each corner using a staple gun and 1/2-inch long staples.
- 7
  Paint the frame using latex paint, any color. Allow the paint to dry for 30 minutes or until it is completely dry.
- 8
  Place the hardboard canvas into the opening of the canvas facing downward, then staple around the edges using a staple gun and small 1/8-inch wide staples.

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