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Q: How do I assemble QuickFrame?

Three steps: slide the wooden top and bottom bars into the polymer sidebar cavities, add wire if that's your style, then tap a small nail (or two) into the guide holes at each corner. That's it. QuickFrame includes nails with every kit — no hardware store run required.

Q: Do I need glue or staples?

Neither. If you plan on running wire then that eliminates the need for nails entirely. Otherwise, a small nail (or two) at each corner is all it takes — and QuickFrame includes nails with every kit.

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Welcome to the QuickFrame FAQ - the best place to learn about this innovative product and how to use it. Here you will find answers to the most common questions about assembly, compatibility, colors, foundation options, and frame maintenance.

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How do I assemble QuickFrame?

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Just A Few Steps: slide the wooden top and bottom bars into the polymer sidebar cavities, add wire if that's your style, then tap a small nail (or two) into the guide holes at each corner. That's it. QuickFrame includes nails with every kit — no hardware store run required.

Do I need glue or staples?

Neither. I you plan on running wire then that eliminates the need for nails entirely. Otherwise, a small nail (or two) at each corner is all it takes — and QuickFrame includes nails with every kit.

How many nails do I need per frame?

Your call. Four nails (one per corner) makes a solid, easy-to-disassemble frame. Eight nails (two per corner) gives maximum rigidity. Running horizontal support wires through the built-in guide holes? Then no nails are needed at all — wire tension handles everything.

Do I need any special tools to assemble QuickFrame?

A small hammer if you're using nails. If you want to run wire, then a wire tool or needle-nose pliers. No glue mess, no staple guns, or jigs, or clamps. What a refreshing change.

What sizes are available?

QuickFrame comes in DEEP and MEDIUM — both matching standard Langstroth frame dimensions. All sizes sold in 10-pack kits for 10 compete frames.

Will QuickFrame fit existing Langstroth style hive bodies?

Yes. DEEP and MEDIUM frames match standard Langstroth dimensions exactly and drop straight into your existing hive bodies — no modifications needed.

Will QuickFrame fit existing Top Bar, Layens, Warré hive bodies?

QuickFrame is designed specifically for Langstroth-style hive bodies. Top Bar, Layens, Warré, and other non-Langstroth configurations aren't compatible.

Can I use QuickFrame alongside my existing wooden frames?

Yes — mix them however you want. QuickFrame fits standard Langstroth hive bodies in both DEEP and MEDIUM and sits right alongside traditional wooden frames in the same box. Migrate from your wooden frames to QuickFrame over time if necessary.

Can I mix QuickFrame DEEP and MEDIUM frames in the same box?

No — just like traditional frames, DEEP and MEDIUM are different heights. Each hive body needs its own sized frame to match the box. That said, if you're running double-deeps, or a medium-deep as your brood box, take a look at QuickFrame MEGA — one frame that spans both depths. More on that below.

Can I use 8-frame boxes with QuickFrame?

Yes. QuickFrame takes up exactly the same space as a traditional Langstroth frame, so it fits an 8-frame box (8 frame wide) just as well as a 10-frame box (10 frame wide). Mix with traditional wooden frames in the same box if you want.

How is QuickFrame different from all-wood frames?

Traditional frames rely on glue and staples to hold corner joints — and those joints are exactly where frames start to fail. Wood easily splits during assembly, staples miss or don't seat properly, and glue bonds weaken after repeated use, extraction, and storage cycles. Not to mention homemade special jigs for wooden frame assembly.

QuickFrame takes a different approach. The wooden top and bottom bars slide directly into precision-molded polymer cavities in the sidebars. That cavity connection creates a locked, rigid structure that distributes stress across the entire joint — delivering exceptional vertical and lateral strength without a drop of glue or a staple in sight.

Do the polymer sidebars break easily?

No. The polymer is engineered to absorb the stress of real apiary use — hive tool prying, extraction, years of lifting and restacking. It won't splinter, crack, split, or warp. And because the bars lock into the cavities rather than just staple on, the frame holds its shape and rigidity even under heavy comb loads.

How long do QuickFrames last?

We're a newer product, so long-term field data is still coming in. What we know: the sidebars are injection-molded with a UV additive for sun protection, and the cavity-lock joint eliminates the glue and staple failures that cut the life of traditional frames short.

Our honest expectation — you'll replace the wooden bars multiple times before the polymer sidebars ever need attention. We'd love to call it the Forever Frame. We're working on earning that.

Are the colors permanent or will they fade?

The UV protectant is built directly into the polymer during injection molding — not a surface coating that wears, chips, or washes off. The protection goes all the way through.

No outdoor polymer is completely immune to years of direct sun, but the UV additive is specifically designed to slow color degradation through seasons of inspections, harvests, and whatever weather your apiary throws at them. Built to look good for the long haul — not just opening day.

What colors are available?

Eleven. Count 'em — White, Black, Grey, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Light Green, Purple, Orange, and Light Blue.

That's not an accident. Color is a core QuickFrame feature, not an afterthought. Most beekeepers have been stuck with plain wood their whole lives — we figured it was time to fix that.

Use color to organize by purpose (brood, honey, queen projects), season, yard location — or just because pink frames make you happy. No rules. Mix colors within a hive, run one color across your whole apiary, or give every colony its own identity.

Your bees don't care — but you might be surprised how much easier hive management gets when your equipment tells you something at a glance.

Can I mix colors in the same hive?

Absolutely — no rules here. Mix however works best for you. Many beekeepers run a consistent color scheme for organization, but any combination works.

What foundation types can I use with QuickFrame?

All of them. QuickFrame works with every common foundation style beekeepers actually use:

No foundation — run completely bare. Just rub or melt a little wax across the top groove to encourage straight comb building.
Starter strip — use a ½"–1" wax strip across the top bar to guide comb, with or without horizontal support wires through the built-in wire guide holes.
Half sheet — wax or plastic foundation in the upper half of the frame, a popular choice for natural beekeepers who want some guidance without the added cost of a full sheet.
Full sheet — standard wax or plastic foundation across the entire frame, just like you'd run in any traditional setup. Best to slide them in during assembly, but you can add full sheets later — most plastic foundation sheets have corner notches that can be removed to fit around the assembled sidebar corners.

Whatever foundation philosophy your apiary runs on — foundationless, natural comb, conventional, or somewhere in between — QuickFrame fits right in.

Can I change my foundation setup later?

Yes, and that's kind of the point. Start foundationless, change to wire guides next season, or switch to full sheets for a honey super... and then back again however you want to run them.

Because the wooden bars are non-proprietary and easy to replace, you can cut new top bars with or without grooves depending on how your management style evolves.

QuickFrame doesn't lock you into one approach — QuickFrame works the way you work the bees.

Can I transfer existing drawnout comb to QuickFrame?

Yes. Since QuickFrame can run foundationless, you can attach existing "cut-out" comb directly to the top bar with rubber bands or food-safe string. The bees will work around it — filling gaps and securing the comb firmly in place on their own. A practical option for rehousing swarms or transferring nucs.

View the Migration Guide

Can I cut down comb from a top bar hive to fit QuickFrame?

Yes, with care. Trim to fit the QuickFrame dimensions and secure it to the top bar — the bees handle the rest.

QuickFrame's open configuration actually makes this easier than with polymer foundation frames since there's nothing to work around.

Can I replace just the wooden bars if they wear out?

Yes. The wooden top and bottom bars are intentionally non-proprietary — cut replacements from basic pine or any common solid scrap lumber with standard tools. No special jigs needed.

Do I need to replace the polymer sidebars over time?

Rarely — and not for a long time. The sidebars are designed to outlast the wooden bars significantly. In most cases you'll replace the wood bars multiple times before the sidebars need attention. When that day comes: slide out the old bars, slide in the new ones. No special tools, no jigs, no precise stapling required.

What's included in a 10-pack kit?

Each kit includes 20 polymer sidebars, 10 top wood bars, 10 bottom wood bars, and a pack of nails — everything you need to assemble 10 complete frames right out of the box.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes — orders of $100 or more ship free.

We're able to make free shipping work at that threshold because most customers buy multiple boxes and we strap those boxes together into one package, keeping our shipping costs down and passing the savings on to you.

Under $100, it's a just a flat $8 per box.

How long does it take before I receive my order?

We ship via USPS Ground Advantage and UPS Ground. Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days after shipment. Need it faster, just reach out to us and we'll get you squared away with a priority upgrade option.

What is your return and exchange policy?

For full details on returns and exchanges please visit our policy page:

Refunds & Returns.

Do you ship internationally?

We ship within the United States. If you're elsewhere in North, Central, or South America and interested in QuickFrame, contact us directly at Info@QuickFrameBees.com — we'll do our best to work something out. International shipping via DHL, UPS Intl., or USPS Intl. is available at additional cost. Customers are responsible for their own customs, duties, tariffs, and taxes.

Okay, what is QuickFrame MEGA?

The MEGA is exactly what it sounds like. It combines DEEP and MEDIUM depths into one extra-tall frame, so instead of stacking double-deep boxes or adding a separate medium-deep for brood space, you get all that vertical room in a single box. Fewer lifts, simpler inspections, one set of frames — less time working equipment, more time working bees.

Do I need a special hive box for it?

No. Just stack a standard Langstroth DEEP box on top of a standard Langstroth MEDIUM box. The MEGA frame spans the combined height of both cavities as one continuous frame — no gap, no break. If you're already running double-deeps or a deep-plus-medium setup, you have everything you need.

When will the MEGA be available?

Production has begun. We expect inventory in the June/July 2026 timeframe. Join the waitlist to be first in line and lock in early-bird pricing.

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