Painters Without Borders

If you’re stuck with plaster walls that can’t support a frame, why not just paint one on? Measure the height and width of your art, then use painter’s tape and a ruler to mark off the “frame.” We cut a thinner strip of tape and laid it diagonally on the corners, creating a 45° angle. Apply two coats of interior latex paint, let dry, peel off tape, and center your art.

Plexi Class

We love the look of a simple floating frame, but the ones available in stores are usually overdone with treacly flourishes. Using two pieces of 1/4"-thick Plexiglas and mediumsized bulldog clips, we sandwiched our art. Clear and simple.

Outlet Shopping

After scouring the salvage yard, we found these old metal electrical plate covers. Tape little pieces of art (photo booth pictures, perhaps?) behind the holes and nail a few into the wall to form a pleasing arrangement.

High Strung

Using double-sided tape or poster putty, adhere your art to the wall. Hammer in four nails at the corners, wind some string around the nails (the thickness will depend on how many times you wrap), and you’ve got an instant 3-D frame.

Related: Learn to build a classic square frame.