Art, AI & Printing Glossary

Acid-Free

Acid-free materials are pH-neutral, meaning they won't yellow or become brittle over time from internal chemical breakdown.

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Command Strips

Command strips are adhesive hanging strips made by 3M that hold picture frames to walls without nails, designed for renters and damage-free decorating.

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D-Ring Hanger

A D-ring hanger is a D-shaped metal loop screwed into the back of a frame, used to hang the frame directly onto wall hooks or screws.

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Eye-Level Hanging

Eye-level hanging places the center of the artwork at about 57 inches from the floor, aligned with the average adult's eye level.

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Float Frame

A float frame (or floater frame) is a frame style where the artwork sits inside the frame with a visible gap on all sides, making it appear to float.

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Gallery Frame

A gallery frame is a minimal, clean-lined frame style — typically thin profile, neutral color — designed to disappear and let the artwork speak.

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Gallery Hang

A gallery hang is the museum-standard method of hanging artwork with its vertical center at 57–60 inches from the floor.

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Gallery Wall

A gallery wall is an arrangement of multiple framed pieces hung together as a composition, ranging from tight grids to salon-style clusters.

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Mat Board

A mat board is a cardstock border placed between the artwork and the frame, providing visual breathing room and protecting the print from touching the glass.

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Picture Rail

A picture rail is a horizontal molding mounted near the top of a wall that supports hanging art via hooks and wire, avoiding nail holes in the wall.

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Sawtooth Hanger

A sawtooth hanger is a small toothed metal strip attached to the back of a frame that hooks onto a single nail in the wall.

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UV-Protective Glazing

UV-protective glazing is glass or acrylic with a coating that blocks ultraviolet light, slowing the fading of inks and pigments over time.

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