Our professional framers have over 50 years of combined experience in custom framing.

Frames on Main quells any anxiety with our guarantee that it will make right any work that does not meet your expectations and stand behind it with our 100%, five-year workmanship and materials guarantee.

All of our framings come with free pick-up. If you have an issue getting or picking up your art give us a call.

Frames preserve the artwork and prevent deterioration that occurs over time from factors such as environment (temperature and humidity), movement, and storage. Frames also enhance artwork allowing you to coordinate your personal taste with the personality of the piece. 

Anything! The sky’s the limit – if you find it, we’ll frame it. Take a look at our homepage slideshow to get an idea of the types of frames we’ve created in the past. 

Not a problem. If it wasn’t done right the first time or if you’re just looking for some change, we’ll help you find the perfect combination and deliver on it.

Yes. Whether it’s one piece or one hundred pieces, framed the same or in one hundred different ways, we will fill the order.

Absolutely. All of our framing materials are acid-free to ensure the long-term preservation of your artwork and or keepsake.

The typical turnaround time is about two to three weeks. If you need your piece sooner, we will work to make other arrangements to have it to you when you need it. 

Frames on Main frames are absolutely one-of-a-kind. We have the advantage of offering larger, unique moldings at lower prices than the basic frames offered by most frame shops. Our quality is always guaranteed and the service you receive is sure to keep you coming back.

Yes, but our mouldings come from various locations across the globe.

Absolutely not. Whether it’s a basic poster or fine art, we have a frame to cater to your needs. Our quality will always be high-end, but our frame offerings suit any budget and any type of artwork. Framing serves three purposes: A-frame provides a solid, environment in which artwork will remain safe from physical damage. With the use of proper materials and techniques, framing can provide a stable environment to help preserve the artwork and valuable items while allowing it to be viewed and enjoyed.Properly designed framing can focus attention on artwork and enhance its enjoyment. Framing can also create art from objects not originally intended as an artistic endeavor. 

You name it! Here are just a few examples...
Original Artwork
Posters
Sports Jerseys
Artifacts
Photos
Prints
Diplomas
Certificates
Maps
Blueprints and Architectural Plans
Military Decorations
Graduation Pictures
Family Portraits
Memorabilia Displays
Historic Documents
Needle Art
Mirrors
Awards

Mass-produced picture frames come in a limited number of pre-built sizes.

They are designed to match common photograph and document sizes.

The most readily available standard sized frames are 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10", 8 ½”x11, 9”x12”, 11"x14" and 16"x20", and 20”x24”. Standard poster frames are also available in larger sizes.If an item being framed is not the same size as a standard-sized frame, it can sometimes be matted to fit. It may not be properly proportioned but this may provide some savings over having a custom frame made. Studio Seven Arts can cut mats to adapt non-standard paper and photos to standard frames.  

Mass-produced frames can provide a quick solution at a lower initial cost. But unfortunately, they offer little protection against two things that are most destructive to the objects placed in them – ultra-violet light and lignin-based acids. In fact, the mats and glass used to make factory ready-mades affordable often accelerate degradation. Tape damage, effects from condensation, glass adhesion, and cockling are also common when factory-made frames are used for extended periods. The use of a ready-made frame should be considered a temporary framing solution until the artwork, photograph, or document can be properly mounted and framed. In the long run, it may be more expensive to restore an item framed in a ready-made frame and, if it is left in this type of frame for too long the object may not be recoverable.  

Most people will start by considering which particular frame looks best on their artwork, regardless of what it is made from. However, there are some basic differences between frame materials, and these should be considered before making a purchase:

Wood – Today, wood is still the preferred choice for frame material. It has the widest selection of styles and colors. It is strong, versatile, and provides advantages for conservation framing that other materials do not. From an environmental standpoint, wood is an excellent choice for framing. Today’s manufacturers are increasingly using wood harvested from managed forests under programs that ensure net-gain reforestation.

Metal – Metal frames are a modern, durable alternative to wood frames. No longer limited to chrome, today's metals come in a wide variety of styles and colors. Top-quality metal frames are about three times sturdier than a wood frame of the same width. They will withstand abuse and might be considered in frame-unfriendly environments such as an industrial setting or gymnasium. Their slim profile makes metal frames ideal for hallways and staircases. From a conservation standpoint, metals are not as desirable as woods because an effective dust cover is generally not applied to the back of the frame. 

A mat is the thick paper-like material you often see surrounding artwork. Mats have several functions:

* The original and most functional purpose of a mat is to keep the frame’s glass from touching the framed image. When glass is in direct contact with artwork or photographs, there is a risk of condensation damage, mold, and adhesion where the surfaces touch.

* Mats provide visual separation of the image being viewed and the frame. Generous mats tend to better focus the viewer’s eyes on the surrounded image. Narrow mats often make artwork looked cramped and tend to pull the viewer’s eye toward the frame and away from the central focal point.

* Strategically selected colored mats can help focus a viewer’s attention on subtle elements in a piece of art and help enhance the viewing experience. Mats may also contain accent elements, decorative cuts, spaced layers, and other elements to compliment framed objects. Today, matting as a design element has overshadowed the original purpose of protecting the artwork.

* Current mat choices go well beyond the traditional paper finish. This makes matting as much a part of the design process as frame selection. Mat finishes now include marbleized designs, fabric surfaces and wraps, textured surfaces, leather, foils, printed finishes, and appliqués.

* Asymmetrical and bottom weighted mats can help control the position of artwork within a frame.

* Good mats will contribute to the conservation of framed items. However, lower quality mats may actually accelerate or even cause deterioration damage within a frame.

* Mats can sometimes be used to make a piece of artwork fit into a pre-made frame that is too large. The design may not look balanced but this sometimes provides an economical alternative for someone on a tight budget. 

Bottom weighting is accomplished by cutting a mat wider at the bottom than on its sides and top. This style is widely used as the standard in Europe while evenly balanced mats are more common in America. Bottom weighting can actually have a functional purpose. Many works of art have a focal point that is lower than the physical center of the image. This is common with landscapes that show an expanse of the sky. By increasing the size of the bottom mat border the focal point is raised within the frame. This technique may lead to a better-balanced look. 

For protecting artwork, only conservation or museum-grade mats should be used. There are three basic types of mats used in picture framing.