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Information on Pricing


We have a unique wholesale pricing structure that is available to everyone. Our goals is to help you get the best possible pricing on your job, accessing the methods used by contract framing and sharing this with you to help you make the best decision. We encourage you to purchase in the most eco-friendly way possible.

How do I get the best pricing?

We automatically determine your pricing to the maximum discount based on your specifications and how you are purchasing - quantity per size and style.

In-Stock Selection
By selecting from our instock inventory, you will save the most on your order and reduce your carbon footprint. Doing so eliminates our making special orders which consume excess packing materials, increase costs of the materials, and burn fuels for special deliveries.

How much to I save on stock moulding and Mat board? .....Discounts vary 20-70%

Scope of your order
The more pieces you order at one time - especially if they
are the same moulding, specifications and sizes the greater your discount.

Ordering one frame at a time will always cost more than when you order many at a time. If you order 10 pieces framed at the same time your savings increases dramatically - even if you use different mouldings - we will do everything possible to help you save.

Same Vender?
....If our vender extends volume discounts, you will participate in that savings automatically.

Keep it simple.
There are a number of factors that combined determine
the price of framing projects. Key considerations are:

• Size of your piece
• Moulding Selection
• Complexity of details, matting
• Conservation services

This determines the base price - the next consideration is based on the scope of your project:

Standard Sizes
If images are standard sizes, frames made the same size from the same specifications will result in much higher discounts due to increased efficiency in production. If the sizes vary, but you use the same specifications, your pricing still improve, but not to the degree possible as when you have standard sizes.

We review the overall volume of your order, identifying efficiencies and help you obtain the best possible savings.

We provide traditional custom framing services, which is a business and design process conducted in our studio. Other than the most simple projects, we do not believe it is advisable to purchase frames site unseen. We want you to hold the frame profile in your hand, and look at this with the matting combination directly with your artwork. Metaphorically, how much is a frame is a question similar to asking a realtor, How is a house, or a car dealer , How much is car? It really depends on your requirements. We guarantee that our prices are the best possible, if you compare identical specifications to ours.

Moulding Selection
Moulding selection is a key consideration to the design of the piece. We believe that style as well as suitability for the scale of the piece is paramount to this decision as we never want our customers to learn regret they selected a moulding just because is it "cheaper".

Frame mouldings range in base price from $5 to $125 for closed corner gilded work. While the normal range is $8-20.

Accommodating diverse design objectives means that we are full-line dealers for all leading manufacturers of frame moulding.

Purchase from our Standard Selections
We purchase moulding in case lots specifically to offer a wide range of styles at discounted prices. We offer many mouldings at accelerated discounts up to 60% from retail!

Our savings are passed on to you. Standard lines, such as Studio and Larson, are discounted at least 20% from retail. If price is the most important aspect of your selection process, we will help you identify the best moulding that meets the project requirements highest possible discount.

Size considerations

Frame materials often come in standard sizes.

Therefore, if we design your work into those sizes, better pricing is possible due to improved materials utilization. This is especially important when designing volume projects. For example, if you order frames that are 17 x 21, you can only get 2 mats out of a sheet of 32 x 40" vs. 16 x 20" where 4 sheets as realized per matt board. This saving in material is passed on to you when we calculate your price. The odd sizes also creates more waste and requires more labor.

Common Standard sizes

32 x 40 - standard mat board, foamcore, glass
40 x 60 - standard mat board, foamcore oversize
48 x 72 - limited mat board selection in this size
48 x 96 -maximum size of mat board -100% white rag only

Can I get a price over the phone
or the internet?

A: email your specifications, including size, quantity, and detailed requirements.

We provide a range of prices and consulting for your project with immediate support by email

Email your specifications here

General Considerations
How much is a frame anyway?
The answer is, "That depends"

What type and quality of the moulding? How deep and wide is it? Do you need 100% rag board or is buffered matting? UV glazing?

All these question combine to determine the pricing of a custom framing order.



Do want to protect your art from harmful UV radiation? Depending on the artwork and its value, this is a good investment.








What is Custom Framing, do I need it?
The question to ask yourself is "Do I want custom framing" or will an inexpensive foreign made "ready made" suffice. If you are OK with assembling your order piece and price is the most important factor, then you may not need custom framing at all. There are a number of big box chain stores that provide good selections of cheap frames in limited sizes that may work best for you.



Note on Special orders
If your order requires a special order for materials we do not have in stock, your turnaround may be up to 3 weeks. This allows us time to aggregate orders, and maintain your best discount. If you must have a special order on an accelerated schedule, we may not be able to provide the discount due to order processing and the increased costs to handle your project.





Notes on Oversize
Standard mounting and backing materials are limited
to 48 x 96 as well - Foam core, Gatorfoam

Frames greater than & 8 feet length can also be problematic. Depending on the producer, 9-10' length is as long as most mouldings care produced. Beyond that size "splicing is required or other joints to make the length
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