Difference Between PU Frames And Wooden Frames

Which material of Frame will you choose? The two main materials used in framing paintings are PU and wood. This is a manmade material used in various products like foams, toys, fabrics, belts, sandals, bags and more. Many factories have started manufacturing PU frames. These frames are used to frame nearly every medium from oil paintings to charcoal and pastel drawings.

There are three main advantages of using PU frames:

PU frames are much lighter than wooden frames.
PU frames are relatively cheaper than wooden frames.
PU frames are unaffected by insects.

The three main disadvantages of PU frames are:

They sometimes have a “cheap” look.
They break easily.
While framing, they are more sensitive and therefore harder to handle.

The second framing option is using wood.  Wood is a strong material with the ability to creates a variety of colors, designs and textures.  The wood can be covered by paper, plastic, PU and by paint. Low quality wood is usually covered by other materials whereas, high quality wood is typically only covered by a transparent varnish.   Wooden Frames for Sale

There are 3 advantages in using wooden frames:

The wood has a natural look.
It is strong and can be used for large paintings.
It is more flexible during the framing process.

The disadvantages of wooden frames are:
It is heavy.
It is more expensive than PU frames.
Wood can warp as the climate changes.

So when you choose a frame for your painting, you should consider the price, weight, design and strength. If you order your paintings from Daydaypaint.com，they will supply you free frames and more kind advices.