r/framing

I have a 20in x 32in canvas painting I am looking to get mounted onto a board and then put in a floater frame. The frame I selected at my local shop was a deep cherry wood floater frame and I was quoted ~350 all-in with a 1 month lead time to get it both mounted and then framed.

I have never framed anything in my life before and I'm debating what would be the cost of materials in just doing it myself and also what level of difficulty is mounting the painting to the backing board/stretcher bars?

Looking for some resources on how to do all of this myself (videos, online guides, etc...) so I can evaluate if it makes sense to DIY vs just paying the framer.

I have been framing for about a year now, and I feel like all of my skills have become more refined and efficient—except when I’m putting the glass onto the artwork.

It seems like even if I pre-clean the artwork and make sure there’s nothing on it, as soon as I put the glass down, it’s like a vacuum. Hairs and tiny bits of dust get sucked underneath it, and I have to lift it back up and do it all over again.

Any tips or suggestions on how to avoid this would be very helpful.

Size of mirror will be roughly 15ft by 20ft. I heard that it needs to be framed first then can be attached to a truss or something similar.

I want to create a large scale illustration on Photoshop, something that can be printed super large and put in a living room, like movie poster sized or larger, and which can also be printed as a small sized print (something which can be scaled down to like a snail mail club size)?

What's a good size for this? 24x36, 47x33? not sure!

Hey all, I’ve been looking for ways to create more predictable recurring revenue instead of only getting paid once when a frame leaves the shop.

It occurred to me that landlords solved this problem a long time ago, so I’m testing a similar model for custom framing:

Instead of purchasing the frame outright, the client pays:

• a nonrefundable design/application fee
• first and last month’s frame rent
• a security deposit
• monthly rent based on frame size, moulding, glazing, and wall location

The client owns the artwork, but the frame remains my property. Museum glass is treated as a premium amenity and billed separately.

The initial lease is 12 months. After that it converts to month-to-month, and I can adjust rent based on moulding costs, inflation, and comparable frames in the client’s neighborhood.

I’ll perform an annual inspection to make sure the frame hasn’t been painted, modified, exposed to excessive humidity, or occupied by an unauthorized second artwork.

Clients are responsible for routine maintenance and minor repairs. Structural issues with the corners should be submitted through the maintenance portal, and I’ll arrange a service window sometime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Hanging above a fireplace, placing the frame in direct sunlight, or using unapproved wall hardware may violate the lease.

At "move-out", the frame must be returned in its original condition, less reasonable wear. Nail holes, fading, dust, pet hair, and earthquake damage will be deducted from the deposit.

I’m also considering a frame-to-own program where, after 30 years of uninterrupted payments, the client gets the option to purchase the frame at its current market value.

Has anyone else tried this? I think clients may appreciate the lower upfront cost and the flexibility of never actually owning anything.

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I’m looking for some sort of spacers to use when framing signed posters. I’ve been told that the autographs touching the glass directly will long term stick to it.

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Hi

So I have a bunch of posters and art prints tht I've collected my whole life and I now have the ablity to look at different ways to make them more durable for ease of putting up.

I've already put some prints/posters in cheap frames from Walmart collage style and I like it, it was a good way for me to make my small, like under 8.5X11, prints more durable for hanging just in case i ever need to use duct tape loops on the back of the frame in order to hand it.

Now for the rest of my art/posters I'm not sure what to do, please help?

Some I know i'm going to get framed up nice but for the rest what should I do?

Should i use poster sleeves that I just seal up really good or do I head to Staples and get them laminated or do a mix of both laminate some, sleeve others?

Keep in mind the hanging method would be Command strips when I can but soem times Scotch or Duct Tape is the only stuff that works on the walls in terms of keeping posters/are up.

Thank you

I recently bought this frame from Michael’s for a giant poster I have. It’s in my basement, part of a little project I’m doing down there.

https://www.michaels.com/product/black-poster-frame-by-studio-decor-10737043

I guess we had a few exceptionally humid days because even with dehumidifiers running, my frame started to bow outward at the bottom. I have laid it flat and placed some heavy books on each end. I have read that in a support wire (same wire used for hanging) can be installed to keep the frame taught and preventing any future warping.

Looking at the item page, I believe it states the material of the frame is polystyrene with MDF backing. Would I be able to drill a hole for a screw in this without it cracking?

Hello anyone ,
Where can I buy a picture frame for a 3x5 flag ?
My local shop quoted 650 dollars

hi friends. about a 8 months ago, my dad told him he wanted to retire and potentially sell or just close down his shop after his 10-year lease expires in may 2026 (last month).

my dad's been running his store for more than 25 years in the same area of dallas. he's kept it small with just him, but he has a reputation in the area for being extremely diligent, thorough and mistake-free. he absolutely loves what he does and i've always been impressed with his craft.

i've been an entrepreneur buying and selling software businesses for the last 5 years, but i've been looking to do something else with the rapid growth of AI. framing seems to be one of the few industries where AI will have a longer time affecting (or at least that's what it seems), so it has a lot of interesting options in my opinion.

anyways, i pitched the idea of me taking over his store, but i realized quickly i had way more i had to consider. eventually, we decided to sign a 13-month lease so it would give us time to think about our options.

this subreddit has been extremely educating and humbling because it's clear there are so many others who really care about this craft as well, so i just wanted to say thank you.

i also had one specific ask from this community to help me in my consideration:

are there any part-time framers in the dallas area that might be interested in joining a shop like this for $20-25/hr (or more potentially depending on your exeprience)? if so, i'd love to talk to you. my dad has never had any employees and always been a 1-man shop. if i were to take it over, i would be focused on growing sales and marketing but would want to figure out how to find someone to assist in the framing work itself.

i've never posted on any subreddit before, so apologies if this isn't allowed or if i need to provide more context for my "ask". please let me know, but i appreciate the feedback and comments regardless.

thanks