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Searching for unfinished or raw wood frames? Here is an honest guide to what we offer and the natural wood option that gives you the closest look, finished and ready to hang.
A quick, honest note. We do not stock unfinished, raw, or paintable molding. Every frame we make is built to order and ships with a protective finish already applied. Our natural wood profile is the closest look to bare wood, but it carries a finish and is not paintable.
What "unfinished" usually means, and what we offer instead
Most people searching for unfinished picture frames or unfinished wood frames want one of two things. A bright, raw wood look, or a blank surface they can paint or stain themselves. We focus on finished custom framing, so we do not sell raw paintable molding. What we do offer is a natural wood frame that gives you that clean, light-grain appearance without any of the extra work.
Because our frames arrive finished, there is no sanding, sealing, or drying time on your end. The wood is already protected and ready to hang. If you were drawn to unfinished frames for the natural wood look rather than for painting, the natural wood profile below is the option that gets you there.
What we offer
- Finished custom frames in any size
- A natural wood profile with a light, raw-looking grain
- A protective finish applied before it ships
- Ready to hang, no refinishing required
What we do not offer
- Raw, unfinished, or paintable molding sold by the length
- Bare-wood frames meant to be sanded or sealed at home
- Frames intended for DIY paint or stain projects
We would rather be upfront than sell you something that is not the right fit.
Design your natural wood frame
The natural wood profile below is our closest finished option to an unfinished look. Set your exact size, add a mat, and see instant pricing. Most in-cap custom frames ship in 3-5 business days.
The live frame designer is ready. Configure the natural wood profile at any custom size, add a mat, and see your exact frame and price before you order.
Open the full designerWhy natural wood is the closest look
Our natural wood frame keeps the pale, organic tone people associate with unfinished wood. You see the real grain, and the light finish stays minimal so the wood character comes through. The difference is that the surface is sealed and protected, so it holds up over time and never needs a coat of anything from you.
If a specific color is what you are after, it makes more sense to choose a finished color rather than try to paint a frame at home. Finished surfaces are not designed to take paint or stain evenly, so you get a cleaner, more reliable result by picking the color you want from the start.
Unfinished picture frame questions
Do you sell unfinished picture frames or raw paintable molding?
No. We build finished custom frames to order and do not stock unfinished, raw, or paintable molding. Every frame we make ships with a protective finish already applied. If you want a bare-wood look, our natural wood profile is the closest option, but it carries a finish and is not meant to be sanded or painted.
What is the closest option to an unfinished wood frame?
Our Natural Wood frame is the closest look to unfinished wood. It shows pale natural grain with a light, minimal finish that reads as raw hardwood while staying protected. It is a finished product, so it is not paintable, but it gives you the bright, organic wood appearance most people want when they search for unfinished frames.
Can I paint or stain a frame I order from you?
We do not recommend it. Our frames arrive finished, and that finish is designed to protect the wood and look its best as shipped. Paint or stain may not adhere correctly to a finished surface. If you want a specific color, it is better to choose from our finished color options rather than try to refinish a frame yourself.
What sizes are available for natural wood frames?
Our natural wood frame is made to order in any custom size, from small openings up to large pieces. You set the exact dimensions in the designer and see instant pricing. Most in-cap custom frames ship in 3-5 business days.
Why frame with a finished frame instead of an unfinished one?
A finished frame is ready to hang the moment it arrives. There is no sanding, sealing, painting, or drying time, and no risk of an uneven home finish. You get a consistent, protected surface and a clean natural-wood appearance without the extra work an unfinished frame would require.