Material
Foam
Quantity
48 pieces (12 frames)
Use
Frames, mirrors, canvases, TVs
Best For
Framed work shipping and moving
Pros
- Thick foam absorbs edge drops that crush thin corners
- 48 pieces cover a dozen frames
- Slip-on fit, no tape on the frame itself
- Works for mirrors and canvases as well as frames
- Reusable for low-stakes moves
Cons
- Check fit against very thin or very deep frames
- Compresses with repeated use
- Costs more than thin bargain corners
Corners are where framed art gets hurt in transit. They stick out past the bubble wrap, take the impact when a box is set down hard, and dent or chip even when the rest of the packing is good. Foam corners spread that impact out. For any shipment of framed work, they are the first thing to buy.
Our Pick
Thick foam corners that slip over frame corners and absorb the hit when a box is dropped on its edge, the most common way framed work gets damaged in transit.
Buy these for every framed piece you ship or move. Frame corners take the impact when a box lands on an edge, and an unprotected wood or gilt corner dents or chips easily. Foam corners spread that impact over a much larger area.
What we don't like
Corners are sized for a range of frame depths, so very thin or very deep frames may fit loosely; check the listing's dimensions against your frames. Foam compresses with reuse, so use fresh corners for valuable shipments. And about $35 is more than bargain packs, which is the price of the thicker foam.
