Frames are made from carefully selected solid woods. Maple has a natural clear finish. Poplar wood is used for the satin finish black and white painted frames. Profile 12 has a 5/8 " face, 1 " sides, 3/16 " rabbit Application All you need is a Philips head screwdriver to do your own framing with Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kits. Frames are easily re-opened to access art work and changed as needed. If you want to add a window mat use their Archival Mat and Presentation Kit or Custom Mat Cutting Page.