There are many different considerations when you make the choice to frame a flat screen TV, not the least of which is the type of wood used for the frame itself. Although you might be tempted to just dive in and let your gut instincts guide you, choosing one based on how it looks alone, you should know some basics about wood stains and wood species to ensure you get the longest lasting, most compatible TV picture frame for your needs.

The type of wood you choose for your frame depends on your current décor and your needs, but keep in mind that a frame is meant to last the life of your TV – so you should avoid plywood or any cheap composite wood. You want to opt for the premium grain, such as ash, oak, walnut, cherry or mahogany.

HD Envy offers a custom design experience where you can choose the type of base wood and the stain to give it its color. The combination of wood type and stain is important, and rather than creating a DIY project that will end in a headache, talk to the professionals at HD Envy to ensure that your combination will look appropriate.

Talking about stains, there are several types to choose from. You can have a wedgewood blue on ash stain for a deep sea feel, or a clear stain on maple for a lighter, airy feel. Your color options are almost unlimited, and the type of stain depends only on your décor and the advice of your framing specialist.

At HD Envy, the option to customize and frame a flat screen TV is by far the best choice if you are looking to perfectly match your new frame to your current décor. The framing experts will work with you to produce a stain that matched other stained wood in your home theater, that compliments your walls or that brings out a certain accent color.

It is important to take good care of the fine wood that you choose for your frame. You don’t want to see the stain fade and the wood chip over time. There are many wood care kits on the market, so all you need to know is the type of wood in your LCD TV frame and you can go to your local hardware store to get what you need. And remember: HD Envy uses MinWax Wood Finish to stain all of their frames, which is known for its long-lasting, deep color that won’t fade with time.

If you’ve decided to frame a flat screen TV, you’ll want to know your stain and wood options well ahead to decide whether you want a custom frame or a pre-made frame. At HD Envy, you can choose from several stains, including: Sedona Red; Provincial; Old World Mahogany; English Chestnut; Colonial Maple; and Ebony. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for in that bunch, the framing experts are always there to color match any stain you prefer.

Lauren Dugan is a contributor to the HD Envy blog. HD Envy specializes in giving you all the tools and expert craftsmanship you need to frame a flat screen TV. The wide variety of options, including the ability to custom frame a flat screen TV, is what sets HD Envy apart from the competition.