Source for Floater Frames?

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MerpsMom

MerpsMom

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I need a floater frame, 2" deep, black inside, mahogany outside. Omega has one in the colors, but depth is only 1-1/4". I've checked Decor, Larson, and Studio. Anyone know of another vendor to try?
 
Vermont Hardwoods has a 2" Mahogany floater which you could paint on the inside. Seems a shame though.
 
I have an artist I do framing for who has very specific needs in her floater framing. But since she has given me thousands in business I do it for her. She wants it painted two tone, adn specific heights and widths. I ended up starting by purchasing a cap profile from Vt Hardwoods from their seconds. Painting it , cutting and joining it upside down then using the appropriate spacers to support the work. Most recently I hired my father to make what we need without my having to use a spacer and then painting it. Much easier this way. I did get very good results the other way and product is very reasonable. I use their seconds 1 because it is getting painted and 2 I love their regular product too much to paint it. They are without a doubt one of my favorite com panys to deal with and their product is scrumptious.

Also Nurre has a lot of floaters as well
 
Cathie, just echoing what Steph said. Any deep cap in mahogany would work. Picture Woods has one that goes to 1 3/4" (the 601) and you could also check Xylo. Maybe they could send you some 3" chips.
 
I'll check out Nurre and Vt., but have a question. I don't want to finish the "top" of the floater, and wouldn't I have to if using a flipped cap?
 
Cathie,

Seems like it to me. If you flipped over a cap moulding to use it as a float frame, the back of the cap would then be the top of the float frame, eh?? There aren't many mfgr's that finish the back side of their mouldings that I have bought so far.

You may have no choice if you go that direction.

Framerguy
 
Originally posted by MerpsMom:
I don't want to finish the "top" of the floater, and wouldn't I have to if using a flipped cap?
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If you order it "upside down" we'll make sure the bottom is good and finish it as if it's the face. There is a small additional charge.
 
See I told you they were good!
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Cathie, sometimes 'finishing' it is as easy as fast swipe with sandpaper, swish with watered down acrylic paint and a top coat of paste wax. Or if you're lucky, sand, then apply tung oil with a rag.

edie the finishingonthefly goddess
 
nurre has many. check'em out. Good luck if they're in stock. Most of their Palladio line isn't. Trust me, I know on this one
 
I feel your pain Mike, thats one of my more popular sellers....I'm still waiting
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I haven't had too many oos from anyone I use until after Xmas..I think they are all trying to restock
 
David look at post about 7 up from this one.
David Waldmann is VP of Vermont Hardwoods. Click on the highlighted link in his signature line. It will take you to his web site.
 
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