Raamesid

Raamesid is an Estonian noun meaning frames. The term is used to refer to the borders or enclosures that surround or hold objects, such as artwork, openings in walls, or structural elements in buildings.

Common applications include picture raamesid (frames for artworks and mirrors), window raamesid (frame around glass panes), and door raamesid (frames surrounding doors). In architecture, raamesid describe timber or metal frameworks that define openings in façades and support wall panels. Decorative frames also function as mouldings or embellishments in interiors.

Materials and construction: raamesid may be made from wood, metal, or synthetic materials. Wooden frames are shaped from mouldings; metal frames use aluminium or steel sections; plastic frames use PVC or composites. Construction techniques include mitre joints, corner reinforcements, glazing beads for windows, and sills for doors and pictures.

History and usage: frames have a long history in art and architecture, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. Styles range from plain, functional frames to highly ornate mouldings in historical buildings. In contemporary design, raamesid often emphasize minimalism or clean lines, sometimes integrating with glazing or wall finishes.

See also: frame, picture frame, window frame, door frame, moulding, carpentry.