Picture Framing Services
The commitment by Picturecraft of Holt to provide a quality service also extends to the provision of ready-made frames which can be purchased off-the-shelf in popular sizes. Their willingness to resolve any bespoke framing project is equally matched with an enthusiastic understanding of framing materials. Affordable solutions can be found to enable ingenious and imaginative presentations, including overseeing highly complex issues.
SERVICE
The bespoke picture framing services provided by Picturecraft of Holt are carefully considered with each customer, where knowledgeable staff provide guidance and advice to ensure the most appropriate presentation can be determined for each individual item.
PRICING
At every opportunity throughout the deliberation process, costs can be provided to ensure customers are fully aware of any unexpected or additional processes which might be needed to increase protection or enhance the overall presentation.
WOODEN MOULDINGS
The framing workshops immediately adjoin the showroom where over 250 differing styles of wooden mouldings are held in stock. The styles, colours and specifications of such an extensive range of mouldings has been specifically chosen to meet most needs. However, established links with picture frame manufacturers throughout the UK can significantly increase the availability and can be ordered on request.
METAL MOULDINGS
Should additional strength, vibrancy of colour or minimalist treatment be required, then aluminium mouldings are an extremely popular choice. Differing, precision cut profiles provide tremendous choice with colours available in frosted, polished, gloss or brushed finishes.
MOUNTBOARD
To enable customers endless combinations, over 150 shades of mountboard are held in stock. These include various mountboard thicknesses in the lighter tones including those specifically manufactured to meet conservation and museum standards. Modern hand-operated mount cutting machines ensure single, double, triple or multi-aperture bevelled mounts can be cut accurately and precisely for each bespoke framing order.
GLASS
The increased popularity of speciality glass with greater clarity, anti-reflection benefits and built-in UV protection has been significantly addressed by Picturecraft and now matches their stockholding of standard float glass. An additional service is to provide bespoke cut-to-size silvered sheet or bevelled mirrors which are available in recognised standard sizes.
BACKING BOARD
The importance of protection against acid damage is provided behind artwork being framed with barrier boards. MDF remains an ideal finishing surface in the majority of framing projects and is stocked in its improved ‘smooth-both-sides’ specification and precision cut on modern machinery.
DRY-MOUNTING AND HEAT-SEALING
The complexities and irreversible process of dry-mounting and heat-sealing is a subject demanding of very careful consideration. A full and detailed insight into the procedure will be provided to customers whenever the question arises where there is a need to bond an item onto a high quality board before being framed.
D.I.Y. FRAMING MATERIALS
At every opportunity it is possible to secure the services of Picturecraft to supply materials to D.I.Y. enthusiasts. This includes purchasing lengths of moulding or sheets of materials in their full size, or specifically sized components in partially assembled states.
FRAMING ACCESSORIES
An incredibly comprehensive range of sundries, accessories and fittings are available with advice and guidance to help resolve all the necessities for D.I.Y. framing projects and to successfully overcome any picture hanging issues. The interconnecting artists’ material showroom is also a valuable resource to obtain paints and materials for touching in frames.
READY-MADE FRAMES
A fine collection of ‘off-the-shelf’ picture frames are available in differing colours and styles in both imperial and metric sizes. These prove extremely cost effective solutions to professionally address last-minute framing projects. Furthermore, Picturecraft of Holt uses discontinued lines and random offcuts of moulding to make one-off frames with glass and MDF backing boards which are incredibly popular for their diversity.
SPECIALITY FRAMING PROJECTS
Whether it is the jaws of a white shark, a collection of antique locks or a fine set of military medals… the opportunity to provide a lasting and fitting solution is a particular speciality for Picturecraft of Holt. It is this particular field of expertise where decades of experience and a deep understanding of design, suitability, longevity and strength ensures a fitting, sympathetic and aesthetically individual result.
TRADITIONAL FRAMES
A bespoke service is available where ornate and swept frames can be ordered in styles, sizes, colours and finishes to exacting specifications. Authentic period designs include Victorian, Regency and Neo Classical where frame widths and ornamentation are determined to address every imaginable situation… including more modern and contemporary styles associated with Art Deco.
Picture Framing Enquiry
Picture Framing Enquiry