Terrino Floating Frame Setup: Suspended Print Display Guide

What makes a floating frame different

A floating frame does not press your photo against a backing board behind a mat. The Terrino design holds the print between two panes of glass, so the image appears suspended inside the frame with clear space all around it. That gap is the whole point: it turns a flat print into a layered object that casts a soft shadow and reads differently from a standard frame.

The trade-off is that nothing hides the edges of your print. Any uneven trim, fingerprint or dust speck sits in plain view, so setup and handling matter more than they would with a matted frame.

Setting up a Terrino floating frame

The frame is designed for simple assembly and swivels open to accept the print. Work on a clean, lint-free surface and handle the glass by its edges.

1. Match the print to the stated photo size: Choose the Terrino option that matches your print: 7x5 inch / 13x18cm, 8x6 inch / 15x20cm, 6x6 inch / 15x15cm or 8x8 inch / 20x20cm. The floating gap is created by the frame, not by adding a larger mat, so start with a print that fits the size you select.
2. Check the print edges before assembly: Because the print is visible on both sides, inspect the cut edges and surface for marks. A cleanly trimmed print with an even border reads best in a double-glass frame.
3. Open the frame and place the print between the glass panes: Swivel the frame open, position the print centrally between the two panes, and close it. Aim for equal clear space on opposite sides before you tighten or hang anything.
4. Re-check centring from the front: Small shifts are easy to miss while assembling. Look at the frame straight on and adjust until the gap looks balanced top-to-bottom and left-to-right.

Terrino sizes and construction at a glance

• Terrino Floating Photo Frame Series: Terrino floating frames come in four photo sizes: 7x5 inch / 13x18cm, 8x6 inch / 15x20cm, 6x6 inch / 15x15cm and 8x8 inch / 20x20cm. Choosing the size first prevents a print that is too small or too large for the visible floating gap.

  

• Terrino Floating Photo Frame Series: The frames are made from strong MDF with a white and grey painted finish that gives a distressed wood effect. The painted finish sets the tone of the display, so it is worth checking it against the room before you commit to a wall arrangement.
• Terrino Floating Photo Frame Series: The photo is held between two panes of glass, with clear space around the outside between the image and the outer frame. This is the feature that creates the suspended look and the reason both sides of the print need to be clean.

Getting the floating gap to look even

The clear space around the print is what sells the floating effect. You cannot change the frame's built-in gap, but you can make sure the print sits centrally so the gap looks deliberate rather than accidental.

• Use a square-on view: Judge centring with the frame flat and facing you, not at an angle. Perspective makes one side look wider than it is.
• Compare opposite edges, not adjacent ones: Check the left gap against the right gap, then the top against the bottom. This catches the most common misalignment quickly.
• Keep the print flat: A print that bows or curls will not sit evenly between the glass panes. Flatten it before assembly so the gap reads consistently.

Keeping prints clean in a double-glass frame

With glass on both sides, dust and fingerprints are visible from the front and the back. Handle the print by its edges, keep the assembly area free of lint, and avoid touching the inner glass faces once the print is in place. If you need to clean the glass, do it before the print goes in rather than after, so you are not working around a loose print.

The catalog does not specify a sealed enclosure or particular cleaning products for the Terrino, so treat it as a standard glass frame: clean gently and avoid letting moisture sit between the panes.

Common questions about floating frames

Can I use a print that is larger than the stated photo size?

The Terrino sizes are listed for specific photo sizes, such as 7x5 inch / 13x18cm and 8x6 inch / 15x20cm. The floating gap is part of the frame design, so choose the size that matches your print rather than forcing a larger one in.

Does the print touch the glass?

The photo is held between two panes of glass, so it is in contact with the glass on both sides. That is why clean edges and a flat print matter.

Can I hang the frame either way?

The supplied catalog describes the frame as easy to assemble and swivelling open, but it does not state hanging orientation. Check the frame you receive before deciding on portrait or landscape placement.

Why does my print look off-centre even after I centred it?

A print that is not cut squarely or that curls slightly can sit unevenly between the panes. Re-trim if needed and flatten the print before closing the frame.