Custom Framing
Expert and artful framing with precision
Large range of frames and materials
We have a choice of over 700 different mouldings and offer top quality Bainbridge Alphamat Artcare and Nova Core boards using correct hinging materials like mulberry tape and mounting materials, like Alphamount Artcare, archival foam board, Perfect Mount and acid-free ph-buffered board.
To complete this, we stock the TruVue range of protective glasses that filters 99% of harmful UV light and crystal clear non-reflective glass with 70% UV protection.
Object Mounting
Framing of objects, shirts, fibre art and memorabilia in shadow boxes.
Picture framing is the obvious way to present photos and art on paper or canvas, but it also provides an original stylish means of displaying and preserving garments, objects and memorabilia.
We can help you create a perfect framed souvenir out of almost any object: Rugby shirts, christening gowns and other garments; medals or badges, framed together with photos and certificates; cross stitch and embroidery, shoes, dried flowers or cake decorations, whatever you treasure we frame it.
Restoration of Artworks
If you would like to frame a picture that needs restoration we offer a free referral service to a professional paper conservator. Her service ranges from removing the artwork from acidic backgrounds, treating foxing, repairing tears and losses, draft cleaning to remove dust, float washing, pressing etc.
The conservator will come to the gallery, assess the damage, give advice on treatment and a free quote. If you confirm the quote the conservator will pick up the artwork from the gallery execute the treatment and deliver it back to the gallery for framing. Once it is framed you can pick it up ready to hang.
What does it cost?
We're happy to assist you in the design process and work easily to a variable budget, with high-quality materials across all levels of artistic purpose.
Design Advice and Workmanship
Professional picture framing enhances and protects art work. We take our time to assist you in the design process to ensure that your art work will look at its best and blends in with your home or office environment.
To protect your art work we offer different framing quality options up to museum level. Whether it is a family heirloom, travel treasures, your favourite poster or your child’s first masterpiece we can offer the appropriate framing level.
Canvas Stretching
We offer canvas stretching service, all stretchers custom made to your requirements. Very large canvasses are reinforced at the back to give sufficient stability. Depending on your taste you can either leave the stretched canvas unframed or we can assist you in choosing one of many attractive framing options.
Decorative mat cutting
Add character and style to your picture with a range of decorative techniques including, multi mounts, multi apertures, grooves, title boxes, circle and oval mounts, fancy mat cut-outs from our most up-to-date computer controlled mat cutter.
Picture Hanging
We will come to your home and hang your art . Whether it is a new build or a freshly decorated home we can advise you on the positioning and the safe installation of your valued pieces using the appropriate hanging system. We are specialists in those large or heavy pieces that must be quake proof while also avoiding unnecessary damage to your walls.