Article Contents:
- What is molding by the meter and how it differs from ready-made frames
- Advantages of buying molding by the meter: convincing numbers
- Wood species for molding: from budget pine to premium oak
- Molding profiles: from minimalism to baroque
- Calculating the amount of molding for a frame: error-free math
- Where to use molding by the meter: frames for everything that needs framing
- Tools and skills for DIY frame assembly from molding
- Frame assembly from molding: step-by-step instructions
- Questions and answers: all about molding by the meter
- STAVROS: where to buy wooden molding by the meter with quality guarantee
Ready-made frames are a compromise between your idea and what's available in the store. Standard sizes rarely match the dimensions of your mirror, painting, or TV. You either have to adjust the decor to fit a ready-made frame or overpay 40-60% for custom frame manufacturing.Beadboard can be purchased by the linear meter (hence the name), cut to required sizes for each specific object (a mirror frame 80×120 cm requires perimeter = 4 meters of beadboard, accounting for 45-degree corner cuts).— means gaining control over the project: precise material calculation without overpaying for extra centimeters, freedom in choosing frame size and shape, saving up to 50% compared to ready-made products while maintaining solid wood quality. A linear meter of oak molding with a 40×25 mm cross-section costs from 800 to 1500 rubles depending on profile and grade — from this meter you get a frame for a 30×40 cm painting or a 50 cm diameter mirror with allowance for miter cuts.
Why is molding by the meter more profitable than ready-made frames? Because the cost of a ready-made frame includes not only material but also labor for miter cutting, assembly, hardware installation, packaging, plus a 30-40% retail markup. When you buywooden molding by the meter, you pay only for the material and can perform assembly yourself or entrust it to a craftsman for a fixed fee. This is especially profitable when decorating several similar objects — a series of paintings, a mirror collection, multiple TVs in different rooms. Buying molding in a single batch provides volume discounts, and similar assembly reduces labor costs.
What is molding by the meter and how it differs from ready-made frames
Molding is a long profiled element made of solid wood, MDF, or polyurethane, designed for making frames. The profile can be simple rectangular or complex shaped with carvings, moldings, bevels. Profile width varies from narrow 20 mm to wide 120 mm, thickness from 8 to 40 mm. The back side of molding usually has a milled groove 5-10 mm deep for installing glass, artwork, or backing.
Molding by the meter is sold in linear meters — long strips of 2.4, 2.8, 3.0 meters, from which the customer cuts pieces of the required length for their project. This differs from ready-made frames, which are already cut, mitered at 45°, glued into rectangles or squares of fixed sizes. Ready-made frames are convenient if their size matches your object, but if you need a non-standard size, ready-made frames are useless.
Buy beech batten trimmakes sense for those who decorate multiple objects, need non-standard sizes, want to save on ready-made products, plan DIY assembly, or have access to a molding workshop. For a single standard object, a ready-made frame might be more convenient, but for serial and non-standard tasks, linear molding is the only reasonable solution.
Molding materials determine its price, appearance, durability. Solid wood — premium option, natural, tactile, durable, but expensive. MDF with veneer — imitation of solid wood, 2-3 times cheaper, but less durable, afraid of moisture. Polyurethane — lightweight, moisture-resistant, cheap, but plastic-looking and feeling. For residential interiors, solid wood is preferable — it creates a sense of quality that MDF and polyurethane cannot provide.
Molding profiles are classified by cross-sectional shape. Flat — simple rectangle without relief, minimalist, suitable for modern interiors. Classic — with moldings, bevels, grooves, suitable for traditional interiors. Reverse — inner edge higher than outer, creates a three-dimensional image effect. Carved — with ornaments, swirls, floral motifs, suitable for expensive classic interiors.
Molding grade affects price and appearance. 'Extra' category — no visible defects, uniform color and texture, for transparent finishes under varnish or oil. 'A' category — allows small healthy knots, slight tonal variations, suitable for tinting. 'For painting' category — visible defects hidden by enamel, most affordable price.
Advantages of buying molding by the meter: convincing numbers
Cost savings — the main advantage measured in percentages and rubles. A ready-made frame made of oak molding sized 50×70 cm costs on average 4500-6000 rubles. Manufacturing such a frame requires 2.4 meters of molding with a 40×25 mm cross-section. The cost of these 2.4 meters of oak molding is 2000-2500 rubles. Miter cutting and assembly in a workshop — 800-1200 rubles. Total 2800-3700 rubles versus 4500-6000 for a ready-made frame. Savings of 1500-2500 rubles, which is 30-40%.
Precise material calculation eliminates overpayment for excess. For a non-standard size frame of 65×85 cm, 3.0 meters of molding is required. You buy exactly 3 meters, not 3.5 or 4 as you would have to round up when buying standard lengths. For a series of five frames sized 40×50 cm, 9 meters of molding is required. Buying a single batch of 9-10 meters gives a volume discount of 10-15%, while buying five ready-made frames won't provide such a discount.
Size flexibility — ability to create frames of any size and shape. Non-standard mirror sized 58×93 cm, painting 35×120 cm, TV with 55-inch diagonal — for all these objects, ready-made frames with exact size matches don't exist. You have to order custom manufacturing with a markup or adjust the object to a standard frame. With molding by the meter, you cut pieces exactly to your size, miter the corners, assemble a perfectly fitting frame.
Possibility of non-standard shapes — not only rectangular and square frames, but also polygonal, round, oval. For an octagonal frame, eight pieces of molding with miter cuts at 67.5° are required. For a round frame, molding is bent in special forms after steaming or made composite from short segments. Ready-made frames of such shapes aren't available in stores — only custom manufacturing at high prices. With molding by the meter and access to equipment, any shapes are possible.
Molding leftovers are used for small projects. After making a large frame, a 40-50 cm piece remains — from it you get a small frame for a 10×15 cm photo. After a series of medium frames, scraps accumulate, from which frames for collages, panels, small mirrors are assembled. When buying ready-made frames, such material economy doesn't exist — each frame is a separate purchase.
Quality control at every stage — when buying a ready-made frame, you receive a finished product whose quality is difficult to assess before unpacking. When buying molding by the meter, you see the material — its texture, color, presence of defects — before starting work. You can select specific pieces without knots, with beautiful grain patterns. You control miter cutting quality — 45° precision, absence of chips. You control assembly — glue tightness, joint strength.
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Wood Species for Picture Frames: From Budget Pine to Premium Oak
Pine is the most affordable material for picture frames, priced from 350 to 600 rubles per linear meter depending on the profile width. Its characteristic features include a light yellowish-orange color, a soft texture with visible annual rings, and the presence of small knots. A density of 500 kg/m³ indicates softness—pine frames are easy to saw but also prone to dents from impacts. Pine is suitable for painted frames where the texture is hidden under enamel and for budget projects where functionality, not presentation, is key.
Beech is a mid-range option in terms of price and quality, from 700 to 1000 rubles per meter. It has a light pinkish-beige color, a fine-pored, uniform texture without pronounced annual rings, and a density of 700 kg/m³. Beech is stronger than pine, holds its shape better, and is suitable for both transparent finishes and painting. Its fine pores ensure a smooth surface under enamel without absorption or unevenness. Beech frames are a sensible choice for interiors where value for money is important.
Oak is a premium material priced from 1200 to 2000 rubles per meter, depending on the profile and grade. It features a light brown or grayish-beige color, an expressive texture with open pores and medullary rays, a density of 700 kg/m³, and high hardness. Oak is a symbol of reliability and durability; an oak frame lasts for decades without losing its appearance. The oak grain is decorative in itself, creating visual depth under transparent varnish or oil. Oak frames are the choice for prestigious interiors, expensive paintings, large mirrors—where the frame must match the object's status.
Ash is an alternative to oak with a more contrasting texture, priced at 1000-1600 rubles per meter. It has a light creamy-yellow color, distinct annual rings that create a wavy pattern, and a density of 650 kg/m³. Ash is strong, easy to work with, and suitable for carved profiles with intricate details. Its grain is more expressive than oak's, making it preferable for frames where the visual interest of the wood is important.
Larch is a coniferous species with characteristics of hardwoods, priced at 800-1200 rubles per meter. It has a reddish-brown color, a density of 650-700 kg/m³, and a high resin content that provides moisture resistance and bio-resistance. Larch does not rot or become affected by fungus, making it suitable for high-humidity areas—bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools. For living rooms, larch is overly expensive given decorative qualities similar to oak.
Exotic species—walnut, cherry, mahogany—are used for exclusive frames priced from 2500 rubles per meter. They feature dark, rich colors, unique textures, and high density. Such frames are justified for framing expensive works of art, antique mirrors, and in premium-class interiors where every detail must emphasize status.
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Picture Frame Profiles: From Minimalism to Baroque
Flat rectangular profile—the simplest and most versatile. The cross-section is rectangular without relief, width from 20 to 60 mm, thickness from 10 to 25 mm. There is a groove on the back for inserting glass and the image. This profile suits modern minimalist interiors where the frame should not distract from the image. Price from 400 rubles per meter for pine, from 900 rubles for oak.
Classical profile with moldings—cross-section with protrusions and recesses creating a play of light. The outer edge is wider, the inner edge narrower, with a stepped relief of two to three levels between them. Width 40-80 mm, thickness 15-30 mm. This profile creates visual weight, suitable for classical and neoclassical interiors. Price from 600 rubles per meter for pine, from 1400 rubles for oak.
Reverse profile—the inner edge is higher than the outer, creating a step directed towards the image. This creates the effect that the image protrudes forward, has volume, and emerges from the wall plane. Width 30-60 mm, step height 5-15 mm. This profile is suitable for photographs, graphics, reproductions that need to be given volume. Price from 550 rubles per meter for pine, from 1200 rubles for oak.
Carved profile—with complex relief, ornaments, scrolls, floral motifs. Made by milling on CNC machines according to a set program or by hand by wood carvers. Width 60-120 mm, thickness 20-40 mm, relief depth up to 10 mm. This profile is the pinnacle of decorativeness, suitable for palatial classical interiors, galleries, museums. Price from 2000 rubles per meter for oak, from 4000 rubles for hand carving.
Beveled profile—with a bevel at 30-45° on the outer or inner edge. The bevel creates an additional plane that reflects light, adding visual complexity to a simple profile. Width 30-70 mm, bevel width 5-15 mm. This profile is a compromise between flat and classical, suitable for modern interiors where restrained decorativeness is needed. Price from 500 rubles per meter for pine, from 1100 rubles for oak.
Calculating the Amount of Molding for a Frame: Error-Free Math
Frame perimeter—the base value for calculation. For a rectangular frame, the perimeter is twice the sum of length and width: P = 2×(L+W). For a 50×70 cm frame, the perimeter is 2×(50+70) = 240 cm = 2.4 meters. But this is not the final figure—an allowance for mitering corners and possible waste is needed.
Allowance for mitering corners—each corner is cut at 45°, which shortens the strip. The amount of shortening depends on the molding width: for molding 40 mm wide, the shortening is about 30 mm per corner; for 80 mm molding—60 mm. For four corners of a frame made from 40 mm molding, the loss is 4×30 = 120 mm = 12 cm. For a frame with a perimeter of 2.4 meters, you need 2.4 + 0.12 = 2.52 meters of molding.
Allowance for waste and fitting—an additional 5-10% of the calculated length in case of a bad miter cut, chips, or marking errors. For 2.52 meters, a 10% allowance is 0.25 meters. Thus, for a 50×70 cm frame made from 40 mm wide molding, 2.52 + 0.25 = 2.77 meters is required, rounded to 2.8-3.0 meters. Molding is usually sold in standard lengths of 2.4, 2.8, 3.0 meters—for this frame, it's optimal to buy 3 meters.
Optimizing cutting for multiple frames—a task of minimizing waste. For three frames sized 40×50 cm, the perimeter of each is 2×(40+50) = 180 cm. Considering allowances for corners and waste, each frame requires 2.0 meters of molding. Three frames—6 meters. But if molding is sold in 3-meter strips, one strip yields one and a half frames with minimal waste. Two strips yield three frames—optimal cutting.
Frames of non-standard shapes require special calculation. For a round frame with a diameter of 60 cm, the circumference L = π×D = 3.14×60 = 188 cm. But molding cannot be bent into a circle without special treatment. A round frame is made from short straight segments joined at an angle. For 12 segments, each has a length of 188/12 = 15.6 cm plus an allowance for mitering corners at 75° (360°/12 = 30° per segment, miter cut at half the angle). Thus, 12×20 = 240 cm = 2.4 meters of molding is required for a round frame 60 cm in diameter.
Online calculators simplify the calculation. Many molding manufacturers' websites offer calculators where you input the frame dimensions, molding width, and it automatically calculates the required amount considering allowances. This eliminates arithmetic errors and provides an accurate figure for ordering.
Where to Use Molding by the Meter: Frames for Everything That Needs Framing
Paintings and posters—the classic use of molding. Oil paintings on canvas are framed without glass; the molding is attached directly to the stretcher. For valuable and antique paintings, wide carved molding made of oak or exotic species is used to emphasize the work's status. For modern paintings and posters, flat minimalist molding that doesn't distract from the image is suitable. The frame size is exactly the painting size or with a small 5-10 mm margin per side for easy installation.
Mirrors—the second most popular application. A mirror frame serves a dual function—decorative and protective. Decorative—the frame sets the mirror's style, integrating it into the interior. Protective—the frame hides the mirror edges, protects against chips, and covers the fastenings. For large mirrors from 80 cm, wide, sturdy molding 60-100 mm wide is used, capable of holding significant weight. For small mirrors 40-60 cm, narrow molding 30-40 mm is sufficient.
Frame for TV area—a modern trend in TV decoration. A flat TV on the wall looks like a black rectangle—technological but cold. A wooden frame around the TV turns it into a picture, integrating it into a classical or neoclassical interior. The frame is made exactly to the TV size with a 10-20 mm gap per side. The frame is mounted on the wall around the TV, not touching the screen itself. Molding for a TV frame should be wide enough—60-100 mm—to create significant framing for a large screen.
Photographs require smaller format frames. Standard photo sizes: 10×15, 15×21, 20×30, 30×40 cm. For such sizes, narrow molding 20-40 mm wide is suitable. Photos are usually framed with glass to protect against dust and fading. A mat—a cardboard frame—is recommended between the photo and glass to create an air gap so the photo doesn't stick to the glass due to humidity.
Embroidery and textiles require a special approach. Embroidery is stretched over thick cardboard or plywood, then inserted into a frame under glass. The glass protects the embroidery from dust and mechanical damage. Molding for embroidery is usually wide, 50-80 mm, creating significant framing for handmade work. The molding color is chosen to match the embroidery colors—warm-toned molding for warm-toned embroidery, cool for cool-toned.
Panels and collages of different elements are framed with molding to create compositional completeness. A panel may consist of photos, drawings, text, three-dimensional elements assembled on a single base. The frame unites disparate elements into a single work. Molding for panels is usually neutral, not competing with the internal content—flat or with light relief.
Interior decorationDecorative wall frames made from molding include frames on walls without content—purely architectural elements creating visual wall division. Several rectangular frames made from molding on a plain wall create rhythm, structure, and decorativeness without paintings or mirrors. This solution is characteristic of neoclassical interiors where architectural details are more important than object content.
Tools and Skills for DIY Frame Assembly from Molding
A miter saw is the primary tool for cutting angles. A professional miter saw with a swivel table allows you to set a precise 45° angle and make a clean cut without chipping. A blade diameter of 250-305 mm, power of 1500-2000 W, and a laser cut line guide are characteristics of a quality saw. The price ranges from 8000 to 25000 rubles depending on the brand and features. For one-off jobs, a miter saw can be rented from construction rental services for 500-800 rubles per day.
A miter box with a backsaw is a budget alternative to a miter saw. A miter box is a U-shaped structure with slots for 45° and 90° angles, into which the molding is placed and cut with a backsaw along the guide slots. The accuracy is lower than that of a miter saw, but it is sufficient for simple frames. A miter box costs 300-1500 rubles, a fine-toothed backsaw costs 500-1200 rubles. It is important that the backsaw is sharp - a dull backsaw tears the fibers and creates chips on the face of the molding.
Corner clamps are for fixing parts during gluing. A corner clamp holds two strips of molding at a 90° angle, ensuring accuracy and immobility while the glue dries. Four clamps are needed to glue all four corners of the frame simultaneously. The price is 300-800 rubles per piece. An alternative is a band clamp, which tightens the entire perimeter of the frame at once, ensuring uniform compression of all corners. The price is 800-2000 rubles.
D3 or D4 class wood glue (PVA) is the main binder for corners. The glue is applied to both surfaces of the ends cut at 45°, the strips are joined, clamped with a clamp, the glue dries for 2-4 hours until initial setting, and full strength is achieved after 24 hours. D4 class PVA is moisture-resistant and suitable for frames that will hang in damp rooms. Volume 250-500 ml, price 150-400 rubles.
A nail gun (stapler) is for additional corner fixation. After gluing, two finishing nails or staples are driven into each corner from the back side at an angle, further reinforcing the joint. A pneumatic nail gun costs 3000-8000 rubles and requires a compressor. An electric one is easier to use, price 4000-10000 rubles. For one-off jobs, you can drive nails manually with a hammer, sinking the head with a nail set.
Wood filler is for filling joints and nail attachment points. After assembling the frame, the corner joints and nail points are filled with filler to match the wood or enamel color, and sanded flush with fine-grit P240-320 abrasive. Filler can be water-based (dries slowly, sands easily) and acrylic (dries quickly but may shrink). Volume 250 ml, price 100-250 rubles.
Sandpaper is for final finishing. After filling, the frame is sanded with P180-240 abrasive to remove roughness, level the filler, and prepare for coating. Sand along the grain, avoiding crosswise movements that leave noticeable scratches. To speed up, you can use an orbital sander, but doing it by hand yields a neater result.
Varnish or oil is for the final coating. The frame after assembly and sanding is coated with a protective compound - oil to preserve the wood texture or varnish to create a protective film. Oil is applied with a cloth, rubbed in, and excess is removed after 15 minutes. Varnish is applied with a brush in 2-3 thin coats with intercoat drying and light sanding. Full drying time is 24 hours.
Assembling a frame from molding: step-by-step instructions
Marking and cutting the strips. Measure the size of the object - painting, mirror, photo. Add the depth of the molding's rabbet minus 2-3 mm to the length and width for a tight fit. For example, for a 50×70 cm painting with a molding rabbet of 10 mm, the strip lengths will be 50+2×(10-2) = 66 mm and 70+2×(10-2) = 86 mm. Mark four pieces: two at 66 cm, two at 86 cm. Marking is done with a pencil on the face of the molding to control length.
Cutting angles at 45°. Each piece is cut with a miter saw on both ends at a 45° angle so that the internal dimension (along the rabbet bottom) matches the calculated one. It is important to observe the cutting direction - the angles must be mirror images on opposite strips so that the frame forms a rectangle. After cutting, check the cut quality - smoothness, absence of chips on the face.
Dry assembly for checking. The four strips are laid out on a table, joined without glue to check the accuracy of the cuts and size alignment. The corners should join tightly, without gaps or steps. If there are discrepancies, the strips are adjusted - trimmed or replaced. Only after a perfect dry assembly do you proceed to gluing.
Gluing the corners. PVA glue is applied in a thin layer to both ends of the corner with a brush or stick. The strips are joined, pressed tightly together, and clamped with a corner clamp. Excess glue that squeezes out is immediately removed with a damp cloth - it is difficult to clean after drying. The procedure is repeated for all four corners. The frame is clamped in clamps for 2-4 hours until the glue sets.
Additional fixation with nails. After the glue sets, the clamps are removed, and the frame is turned back side up. Two finishing nails 30-40 mm long are driven into each corner at an angle through one strip into the other. The nails are driven with a 5-10 mm offset from the outer edge of the molding to avoid splitting the wood. The nail heads are sunk 1-2 mm below the surface with a nail set.
Filling and sanding. The corner joints and nail points are filled with filler to match the wood or enamel color. The filler is applied with a rubber spatula, pressed into the gaps and holes, and excess is scraped off flush. After the filler dries (1-2 hours for acrylic, 4-6 hours for water-based), the surface is sanded with P240 abrasive by hand or with a machine until completely smooth.
Final coating. The frame is coated with oil or varnish according to the chosen finish. Oil is rubbed in with a cloth in 1-2 coats with 12-hour intercoat drying. Varnish is applied with a brush in 2-3 thin coats with 4-6 hour intercoat drying and light P320 sanding between coats to remove raised grain. After the final coat of varnish, the frame dries for 24 hours until fully cured.
Installing hardware. Hangers - metal loops or rings for hanging on a hook or nail in the wall - are attached to the back of the frame. Hangers are attached with screws at a distance of 1/3 of the frame height from the top edge on both sides. A cable or line is stretched between the hangers to distribute the weight. For heavy frames, reinforced hangers with a load capacity of 10-20 kg each are used.
Questions and answers: all about molding by the meter
How much does wooden molding by the meter cost?
The price depends on the wood species, profile width, and complexity of the relief. Pine molding with a simple profile - from 350 rubles per meter. Classic oak - from 1200 rubles. Carved oak - from 2000 rubles. To calculate the cost of a frame, multiply the price per meter by the perimeter of the frame with a margin.
Can you buy molding longer than 3 meters?
Standard lengths of 2.4, 2.8, 3.0 meters are due to transportation and storage. Molding longer than 3 meters is made to order, but transportation is difficult - it doesn't fit in standard cars. For large frames, it is more cost-effective to join several pieces with mitered corners.
Should molding be coated before or after assembly?
Both options are possible. Coating before assembly gives a perfectly smooth surface without hard-to-reach corners. Coating after assembly allows masking the joints and attachment points with one tone. For transparent coatings, it's better before assembly; for enamels, after.
Which molding to choose for a large mirror weighing 15-20 kg?
For heavy objects, you need wide, sturdy molding made of dense wood - oak, ash - at least 60 mm wide and 20-30 mm thick. The corners are reinforced with metal brackets or wooden inserts. The frame is attached to the wall via reinforced hangers with a load capacity of 20-30 kg.
Can molding be painted any color?
Yes, but the quality of painting depends on the wood species. Fine-pored species - beech, birch - paint evenly. Large-pored species - oak, ash - require a grain filler before painting, otherwise the pore texture will show through. For painting, it's better to choose molding in the 'for painting' category.
How to store leftover molding for future projects?
Molding is stored horizontally in a dry room at a temperature of 18-25°C and humidity of 40-60%. Avoid leaning it vertically against a wall - the molding can warp under its own weight. Pieces up to 50 cm are stored in boxes, longer ones on shelves.
How does picture frame molding differ from baseboard or cornice?
Picture frame molding has a groove on the back side for installing glass and artwork. Baseboard and cornice have a flat back side for mounting to the wall. Structurally, these are different products, although the profiles may look similar. You cannot use baseboard instead of picture frame molding—there is no groove for inserting the frame's contents.
Is glass needed in a frame for an oil painting?
No, oil paintings on canvas are framed without glass. Oil paint forms a protective film and does not require additional protection. Glass creates glare that interferes with the perception of the painting. Glass is used only for graphics, watercolors, photographs—works on paper that require protection.
STAVROS: whereBeadboard can be purchased by the linear meter (hence the name), cut to required sizes for each specific object (a mirror frame 80×120 cm requires perimeter = 4 meters of beadboard, accounting for 45-degree corner cuts).with quality guarantee
STAVROS is a manufacturing company with its own facilities in St. Petersburg, specializing in the production of premium-quality solid wood millwork.wooden molding by the metermade of oak, beech, ash, pine—profiles of various cross-sections from simple rectangular to complex carved. Modern European Weinig equipment ensures milling accuracy of the groove and profile up to 0.1 mm—critical for a tight fit of glass and artwork in the frame.
Picture frame molding cross-sections range from narrow 20×10 mm for photo frames to wide 100×35 mm for large mirrors and TV frames. Groove depth on the back side is 5-10 mm depending on the cross-section. Standard lengths are 2.4, 2.8, 3.0 meters—for optimal cutting to fit most frame sizes. Possibility to manufacture custom profiles according to customer drawings with a minimum order volume from 50 linear meters.
Wood moisture content of 8±2% after kiln drying guarantees geometric stability—the molding does not warp, twist, or crack after frame assembly. 'Extra' grade—no visible defects, for transparent finishes like varnish or oil. 'A' grade—allows small, sound knots, for tinted molding. 'Paint grade'—for enamel coating that hides defects.
Processing includes planing on a four-sided machine, milling grooves and profiles on a CNC machine, and final sanding with P180 abrasive. The molding is supplied either unfinished for customer finishing or with a finish of oil, wax, or lacquer as chosen. The option to paint the molding in any RAL or NCS color is available as a custom service with a minimum order of 20 linear meters.
Buy beech batten trimat STAVROS is available wholesale and retail. Wholesale orders from 100 linear meters—15% discount, from 500 meters—20%. Retail orders from 1 meter are accepted through the online store with delivery across Russia. Pickup from the warehouse in St. Petersburg with no minimum order amount.
Delivery with own transport in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region. Molding is packaged in shrink wrap to protect from dirt and moisture, placed on pallets or in rigid crates for long strips. Delivery to other regions via transport companies with cargo safety control. Delivery cost is calculated individually depending on volume and distance.
Consulting support at all stages—help in choosing a profile to match the interior style, calculating the required amount of molding for the project, recommendations on assembly and finishing. Molding samples are sent for quality assessment before a large order. Technical documentation with profile drawings and groove dimensions is available on the website.
STAVROS works with designers, architects, frame shops, providing professional quality at competitive prices. For regular clients—individual terms, deferred payment, priority in production of urgent orders. Quality guarantee—return or replacement of molding in case of non-compliance with stated characteristics.
STAVROS also producesTV zone framesready-made—carved wooden frames for popular TV diagonal sizes 43, 50, 55, 65 inches. Frames are made from oak molding with hand carving, patination, gilding—exclusive decor that turns the TV into a work of art. Possibility to make frames to custom sizes and designs based on customer sketches.
Interior decorationfrom STAVROS includes wooden overlays, moldings, cornices, baseboards—elements that, combined with picture frames, create a cohesive stylistic space. All products are made from the same wood species, with the same finish, united by a common design. This allows for comprehensive interior design—from frames for paintings and mirrors to architectural details on walls and ceilings.
STAVROS understands:Beadboard can be purchased by the linear meter (hence the name), cut to required sizes for each specific object (a mirror frame 80×120 cm requires perimeter = 4 meters of beadboard, accounting for 45-degree corner cuts).means getting creative freedom without overpaying for ready-made solutions. Quality solid wood, precise geometry, variety of profiles, professional service—everything needed to create frames that last for decades and emphasize the value of what they frame.
