FAQs
Do you stretch canvases?
We certainly do stretch canvases. We often have customers who return from holidays with some lovely originals that they have bought, which needs to be stretched.
We have plenty of experience of stretching, and no size is too much of a challenge. What’s more - we have some gorgeous frames which you might be tempted by, to make the memory of your break away all the more special!
Can you frame sports shirts?
We love the challenge of a sports shirt or some memorabilia to frame. We secure your item to your chosen specification and then create a bespoke frame to make the perfect finish for you. All you need to do is decide what will work best on your walls!
How much will it cost?
When it comes to the question of cost, we can’t ever be sure. There are hundreds of frames for our customers to choose from, and they come in varying prices. However, we are happy to advise you depending on your budget.
We can reassure you that we use top quality moulding - never plastic or polymer, and that we take great pride in what we produce. Nothing will leave our workshop that we wouldn’t be willing to hang on our own walls.
How long does it take to frame a picture?
We have a two week rule. From the moment you come in, our clock is ticking.
Of course, if you would like your picture in a hurry, we can usually squeeze you in - as long as we have the stock you require!
My picture fell off the wall recently and the glass broke. Can you replace it for me?
We have a variety of glass in stock. From acrylic, through to museum quality glass, we have plenty of options to suit your taste and budget. We can advise you on all of these. Just ask our friendly staff!
How can you promise you will protect the art I have invested in?
We pride ourselves on using PH neutral, mountboards, tapes and backing boards as standard for all original artwork. This helps to limit potential damage over time.
We would also recommend that you consider using specialised glass for original art work. We sell Art Glass, which is a phenomenal product. It is non reflective, hard wearing and provides either 70% or 99% UV protection. We love the product, and we know it’s worth every penny!
I have some photos I would like putting on to a canvas. Can you do that?
We do provide this service for our customers, and only use the best quality canvas to print on our inkjet printers.
When it comes to sizing, we have facilities to print up to a metre width but any length you like! Not only that, we can then stretch it for you, too!
I have some needlework that needs to be framed. It’s a bit wrinkly. Can you make it taut for me before you frame?
Using a good quality PH neutral board, some nice strong cotton and the bootlace method, we are happy to stretch a cross stitch ready for framing!
I would like to commission a local artist to paint a picture for me. Do you know anyone who might help?
As gallery owners, we come across alot of local artists, for framing or for exhibiting. We will be happy to advise. From pet portraits to an enormous abstract for that feature wall, we have got lots of advice to offer and contacts for you.
I am an artist looking to build my business. I am looking at having prints made. Can you help?
We provide a fine art scanning and printing service.
Once your scan is complete, we will invite you to see a proof for your approval. Then, you can choose your sizing, paper quality and number of prints that you would like. We can even mount and cello wrap them for you. All you need to do is decide.