Poster Framing
The Myth of Custom Framing
I can’t believe how many times I’ve heard “Oh, custom framing is expensive. I’m not looking for custom” or “Do you carry any stock frames?” Well, I hope after reading this article your perception of custom framing will change forever.
Please, don’t get me wrong, it can be expensive, but it doesn’t always have to be. With this pricing misconception in mind, people are seeking inexpensive alternatives like ready-made frames at big box stores such as Ikea and Wal-Mart. Typically, they buy a frame in the price ranges of $50 – $80 for a 20 x 30 from these stores. It comes with paper-thin plexiglass which scratches just by looking at it, a highly acidic mat that usually doesn’t fit the picture you are looking to frame, a highly acidic Masonite backing and a simple black frame made out of MDF (particle board – not real wood). These frames are imported from China and for some people this is just what they are looking for.
Now, let’s look at custom framing. A simple black 20 x 30 wooden frame with regular glass, acid-free foamcore backing, a single acid free mat, dust cover and wire hanger including the assembly will cost about $102.00. This would cost you about $20.00 more than the big box stores, but the product would be perfect, dust free and ready to hang while preserving your art. Glass in pre-made frames is not clean and the only way to properly clean glass for a picture frame is by taking it out of the frame and using compressed air. If you try to remove the glass from a ready-made frame, it is bound to crack due to the flex points that are holding it in getting in the way.
So next time you have something to frame, give your local framer or us a try. Remember, not every framer can provide a custom frame with those specifications for that price but there are a few that can, and we are one of them. I can guarantee you will leave having a very different view of custom framing after visiting us.
Oh, timing you ask. We could have your custom wood or metal frame with regular glass, single mat with full assembly ready in about 15 minutes if you use our while you wait service. You would spend more time standing in line at that big box store, not to mention searching for parking.
Below are some examples of poster frames that we’ve done in the past as well as some of our pricing. These are just a few of the basic in stock custom frame options that we carry. I’ve attached a price list below for some standard sizes for your reference. Prices for sizes not so standard will not vary much at all, if any.
Happy Hanging,
Size | No Mat | With a Single Mat | With a Double Mat | Add Dry Mount | Extra Mat | T-Hinges No Spacer | |
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8×10 | $40.00 | $55.00 | $70.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | |
10×12 | $43.00 | $58.00 | $73.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | |
11×14 | $47.00 | $62.00 | $77.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | |
14×16 | $51.00 | $69.00 | $87.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 | |
16×16 | $54.00 | $72.00 | $90.00 | $17.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 | |
16×20 | $57.00 | $75.00 | $93.00 | $20.00 | $18.00 | $35.00 | |
16×24 | $62.00 | $82.00 | $102.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | |
18×18 | $67.00 | $87.00 | $107.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | |
18×24 | $69.00 | $89.00 | $109.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | |
20×20 | $74.00 | $94.00 | $114.00 | $25.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | |
20×24 | $81.00 | $101.00 | $121.00 | $25.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | |
20×30 | $90.00 | $120.00 | $150.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | |
22×28 | $97.00 | $127.00 | $157.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | |
24×24 | $97.00 | $127.00 | $157.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | |
24×36 | $104.00 | $139.00 | $174.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | |
26×26 | $104.00 | $139.00 | $174.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | |
28×28 | $109.00 | $144.00 | $179.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | |
32×32 | $109.00 | $144.00 | $179.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | |
32×40 | $114.00 | $149.00 | $184.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $50.00 | |
36×36 | $142.00 | $197.00 | $252.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $50.00 | |
27×41 | $142.00 | $197.00 | $252.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $50.00 | |
36×48 | $147.00 | $202.00 | $257.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $50.00 | |
Panoramics | |||||||
12×36 | $92.00 | $122.00 | $152.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 | |
16×48 | $130.00 | $175.00 | $220.00 | $55.00 | $45.00 | $50.00 | |
24×48 | $145.00 | $195.00 | $245.00 | $55.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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