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How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame

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  1. How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame, How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Pull back the metal clips that hold the frame, you may use the pliers to pull them back if needed.

    • Remove the back of the frame and find a safe spot for it. You will need it at the end of the guide to put it back together.

    • If the glass seem's to be cracked, handle the frame gently and wear gloves to prevent injury

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    • After clamps are lifted, carefully remove glass out of the frame. You may use the pliers for this step to lift the clamps

    • If glass is broken as mentioned in the first step, carefully remove it with safety gloves to prevent from injury

  3. How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Begin to pull apart any loose joints that may be embedded in the frame with the needle nose pliers

  4. How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Begin to sand off the finish with the sandpaper if the frame appears to be scratched or damaged in any way

    • Sand by hand, this appears to be the easiest way to approach the wood, going along with the grain.

    • Continue to sand out the scratches until smooth as you remove the finish.

  5. How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • If you proceeded to sand the frame, or not, restoring the color of the wood gives it a great finish and shine.

    • Take your paint brush and lightly dip it into the stain, covering all parts of the frame. Proceed to let sit for 1 hour until dry.

  6. How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Using carpenter glue, glue the joint(s) back together and apply pressure when pressing sides together using your hands.

    • You may use clamps on the joints if repairing all four sides of the frame, for better structure.

    • Let glue sit to dry overnight.

  7. How to Repair a Wooden Picture Frame: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • After letting sit overnight, your glue should be dry and your frame should be as good as new!

    • Be sure to replace any glass that may had been broken when the frame collapsed.

    • Measure any dimensions with a tape measure to get an exact measurement of the glass, then cut with a glass cuter.

    • Insert new glass onto frame, and push down side clamps.

Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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