Framing Services

Shadow Box Framing -  Preserve sports memorabilia, children's art, trophies, prizes, awards, or any important treasures that you want to preserve and share in handsome shadowbox presentations to grace your walls, bureaus or countertops. We will  properly frame all of your certificates, memorabilia, historical documents, artifacts and awards. We also specialize in framing 3-D objects of all kinds from sports memorabilia, your spoon collection, antique plate or grandpa’s war medals. Whatever you need framed, bring it to us and we will frame them in a shadow box that you will be proud to display in your home.

Preservation framing (or conservation framing) is the method where we envelope your artwork in a completely acid free environment. We use the highest quality mats, mounting boards and framing techniques to shield your valuable and sentimental artwork from the effects of acid degradation and harmful UV light. Our preservation framing allows you to remove the artwork from the frame at a later date, unharmed and unaltered. This will preserve the value of your artwork for years to come.

Photography Framing: Preserve every moment you hold dear in a professionally crafted custom frame, and display it with pride in complete confidence. Protect fragile photography from harmful aging elements that can cause irreplaceable photography to fade, discolor or tear. Ask us about conservation quality glass and materials for maximum protection.

Corporate and Business Framing:  Enhance your business environment with professionally framed artwork and corporate documents. This will elevate the environment for clients and staff alike and can give virtually any room a whole new dimension. Our designs can add value and importance to all your business documents: licenses, certificates, and mission statements.

Custom Mirror Framing: A custom framed mirror adds a bright splash of light and life to a drab corner, entryway, blank wall or even the space above a mantelpiece. Dress up old mirrors and turn them into stylish focal points with a custom frame especially crafted to accent your décor in your own personal style.

Preservation Glass Framing:  We will help you display and preserve your artwork with a clear layer of protection against damaging elements such as indoor and outdoor light rays. We offer a wide range of high quality glass and acrylic products in two series: Standard Premium and UV-blocking Conservation materials.

Gallery Wraps:  We can mount and stretch your canvas designed artwork on a high quality stretcher bar that can be wall hung as is or then further enhanced with a custom frame.

Things to Know about Framing

What kind of mats should I use?

For the highest protection for your artwork, you should only use mats that are preservation or museum grade. There are three basic types of mats used in picture framing. The first is a regular or paper mat. These mats, while being cost effective, contain a product called lignin. Over time lignin breaks down creating an acidic gas that can leave a burn mark on your artwork. The color will also fade over time, and the cream colored bevel will begin to darken. Some paper mats have a bleached white core, but the overall degradation of the mat will be the same. The second type of mat is an alpha cellulose mat. Cellulose is the chief material in all plant life. Alpha cellulose is the purest form of this material. These mats are buffered to maintain a neutral pH. They are considered to be preservation quality. They will not harm the artwork, nor will they fade over time. This type of mat is the primary matting we use. The third type of mat is a rag mat. Made from cotton linters, rag mats are naturally lignin free. They are made with a colored surface paper, which are preservation grade, or can be 100% rag mat, which is museum grade.

What is dry mounting?

Dry mounting, through the use of a vacuum or mechanical heat press, attaches and flattens artwork onto a backing board. The process is primarily aesthetic, removing small wrinkles and creases as well as reducing the continual effects of “cockling.” The process can be either permanent or semi permanent. There are several methods and products that may be used for dry mounting. We will help you  select and explain the method best suited for your artwork. In any case, there are no “wet” materials, such as glue, used in the process. The artwork with backing board and adhesive material is placed into the press. The heat of the press melts the adhesive  creating a bond between the art and the backing board.

What is artwork glazing?

Glazing is a protective coating applied to clear glass used in framing that can be invisible to the human eye, but invaluable to your artwork. The choices in glazing are plentiful, consisting of top quality glass and acrylic glazing options.  We will help you choose the best glazing options for your artwork.