Picture Framing Service

We recommend that you bring in your artwork to a consultation at our premises to choose a framing style to suit.

We have a wide range of framing samples (over 140) available to view, and can show you how your artwork might look with a particular mount colour or with different grades of picture glass.

Everyone brings their own ideas, so we are here to advise how best to achive the desired effect.

The consulation advice can extend to how to frame unusual art pieces and objects. We draw on our experience of framing over the last 20+ years. Bring in your framing job in and we can discuss the options.

Protecting and displaying your artwork to look 'it's' best may require special light-filtering glass, a particular size and style of mount, or other fittings within the frame.

Picture glass not only helps your artwork look good, it also protects. We can show you different grades of glass including non-reflective glass and museum-grade glass which provides protection from UV and sunlight.

Many pieces of artwork look better framed if they include a mount. Mount boards are available in many tones and are selected to complement and enhance the artwork within the frame. The dimensions of the mount can also be discussed and we can show you how things might look.

All of our framing jobs include provision of suitable picture hangers and picture cord (but not the picture hook) according to the weight and size of the frame. If you need further support then we do offer a hanging service - see below.

Sometimes you might like a favourite frame re-glazed or cleaned, with the artwork returned to the same frame. As with new framing, it is best to bring the frame and artwork into the shop for us to review, to see exactly what needs to be done.

At other times the artwork itself may need attention. If repair or restoration is required, we often work with paper and painting restoration specialists to bring your artwork back to good condition before completing a re-framing job.

Once we have agreed the style or framing and fittings we will provide you with a quote, normally by email, before proceeding.

For unusual or high-value jobs we may ask for a deposit to allow us to securely procure materials for the job. If required, this will be advised when we quote.

We make the frame, cut the mount and glass and assemble these with your artwork to make sure it looks just right.

We maintain a good supply of more popular frames but more unusual framing may require us to order additional material.

Once we have all elements ready we cut the frame to size and depending on your order, 'finish' the frame by hand, staining and painting the natural wood for the bespoke look you have requested.

Painting and staining styles often try to use the natural grain of the wood for effect, although we can also 'distress' frames for effect, or alternatively use a fine spray-gun to get a near perfect smooth finish. All of this can be discussed during your consultation.

Assemply of the frame, once ready, is all about making sure everything is securely and cleanly put together before sealing and adding the hangers and cord - ready to hang.

Whilst the majority of customers bring their artwork in for the consultation and collect when ready, we are able to organise either pick-up or delivery of your artwork / framing.

Please call us to arrange collection of a frame or artwork and we can provide the framing service in the normal way. Regular customers often use this service as we know what their previous requirement is, but for new work we recommend a personal consultation.

Delivery of completed framing jobs is often organised by the customer once they have paid. In certain circustances we can also deliver. Please ask about this when you call.

If you have a large item or many items to hang, or would like advice on how to hang your new artwork in your home, then we can help with this too. We have a team available to hang such items securely, without damaging the frame.