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Thursday, 23 February 2012 13:11

Commercial and Corporate Framing

The Art on your walls says a lot about your company.

Let us at Frame-It help you design the Picture Frames for your office that can convey the personality of your business and it can help create an atmosphere for everyone that walks through the door.

At Frame It, our custom picture framing is tailored to your company's budget and theme. For more than 24 years, we have been decorating business offices, medical facilities and auto dealerships throughout the Intermountain West with the high quality frames and craftsmanship that Frame-It has become known for. We offer Free on-site consultations, and over 200,000 prints, posters, and canvas art to choose from, so make an appointment today. To learn more about our commercial framing services or to set up a time for an on-site consultation for your business, contact us at .

Our design professionals can add value and importance to all your business documents: licenses, certificates, and mission statements.

Friday, 17 February 2012 19:11

Conservation Framing

Our conservation framing services are key to the creation of a stable environment for artwork. The techniques we utilize are designed to ensure the preservation of each piece.  Our staff consists of highly trained craftsmen and artists who use museum quality techniques and archival components to create a broad range of framing treatments for many different types of artwork, created in virtually any medium.

Textiles and Fabric Art: Mounting and Framing

Conservation framing techniques must also be utilized when mounting and framing textiles and fabrics.  We take great care to stitch and sew fabric securely to an acid-free substrate -- enabling the art to be well supported without comprise to the fibers. When applicable, the mounted art is then spaced away from the glazing to allow air to circulate freely. When framing needlepoint work that is too "warped" to be displayed properly we first "block" the fabric, ie: squarely pinning and stretching the fabric to a rigid board. A week or so on a blocking board will typically cause the art to conform to a square and therefore more presentable condition.

Friday, 17 February 2012 19:07

Mounting

Dry Mounting is the process of affixing artwork to foamboard or some other flat, firm substrate by applying a uniform coat of adhesive between the art and the substrate, and then applying firm, uniform pressure to create adhesion. The benefit of dry mounting is that it provides a uniform coat of adhesive to cover the back of artwork for a flat, firm mount with no danger of the artwork buckling or slumping in the frame package.

If a piece of art is to be conservation framed then dry mounting cannot be used, since it would adversely affect the value of the art. Dry mounting is used when the aesthetic appearance of the art warrants it to be flat. An inexpensive replaceable art poster, magazine and newspaper articles and photos would be good examples of items that would be dry mounted.

The following substrates are available:

  • Regular Foam Core
  • Acid-Free Foam Core (White or Black)
  • Acid-free Mounting Board (4ply or 8ply)
  • Gator Board ( 3/16? or 1/2? / White or Black)
Friday, 17 February 2012 19:02

Matting

Not all matboards are the same

Matboards are usually called regular, acid-free or museum/conservation quality. Regular matboards are often made with wood pulp (containing lignin) and have a core that may progressively yellow and become more acidic with time. Acid-free boards have had the wood pulp lignin removed, show a bright white core when cut, are fade-resistant and will not damage your artwork. Museum boards also share these qualities but are made out of 100% cotton rag, making them the only true conservation grade board.

The mat protects your art by providing a buffer between your art and the glazing, which helps to prevent damage from moisture and other transfers. At Frame-It, all the matboard we carry are acid-free. We have a large selection of 100% cotton rag mats, acid-free mats and fabric and suede covered mats.

We employ a computerized mat cutter (CMC) which allows us to quickly and precisely cut mat openings of virtually any shape or size As we help you design your Art, our staff at Frame-It will help you make the right choice of which type of Mat to use and which colors look best on your Art.

A Fillet is a small piece of moulding that fits inside a larger frame or, typically, underneath or in between matting, used for accenting the art work. Many shops shy away from Fillets because of the time involved and the good old fashion know how! Fillets are just one of many specialties that makes your frame truly a custom frame.

Friday, 17 February 2012 19:01

Needle Art

We know how much time and care go into crafting needlework.

Whether it's your first attempt at needlepoint or your grandmother's heirloom, the expert framers at Frame-It are trained in the latest conservation methods to mount and frame your needlework.

Frame-It offers a wide range of choices in frames and mats, which can enhance the colors in your needlework and help tie it into your décor. All of our mats are acid free and museum quality suitable for preserving artwork of all kinds.

Frame-It will not use any mounting method which involves adhesives or other materials that could harm your artwork. The framing professionals at Frame-It recommend the use of glass on needlework. Our UV-filtering glazing blocks 99% of the UV light that can cause your artwork to fade. We also proudly offer TruVue Museum Glass®, an option that provides unsurpassed clarity and virtually no reflections.

Friday, 17 February 2012 19:00

Memorabilia and Collages

Frame your family heirlooms!

Everyone has something meaningful to frame! Look around, and you will find hundreds of valuable 3-D objects and mementos that tell a story about your life, or hold a special place in your heart. Pull these items out of the box or closet, and let us frame them as a gift or a great conversation piece for your wall.

Display your wedding and graduation programs, childhood memorabilia, rare and beautiful stamps, foreign currency, intricate puzzles, old forks and spoons or grandfather’s old glasses and pocket watch. For delicate pieces, ask about conservation framing to make it last a lifetime.

Our computerized matt cutter can make perfect cut openings for collages, bring us you baseball cards, family pictures, metals and pins collages are great for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.

At Frame-It, we will always accommodate a grieving family who has lost a loved one; with a days notice and pictures celebrating their lifetime, we can have a beautifully framed collage ready in time for a funeral, what better way to pay tribute to your loved one.

Friday, 17 February 2012 18:59

Diplomas and Awards

We understand the pride and honor that comes with each achievement.

Our designers can help you make the perfect selections for graduation, weddings, photography, birthdays, anniversaries, military, retirements, baby showers, sports, corporate etc... We offer custom made diploma and certificate frames for colleges, universities, high schools, and professional degrees, not to mention...we can also custom build a graduation portrait picture frame with the perfect display area for your tassel. We also do customized engraved plates.

At Frame-It, we are well known for the quality of our awards and metals framing. We understand the pride and honor that comes with each achievement. Framing hard to frame items is our specialty and we can work with you to develop the proper display for your collectible item. Our designers will work with you to develop the proper display for your collectible items. We believe your most important achievements deserve this distinction.

Friday, 17 February 2012 18:59

Jersey Framing

Sports jersey framing is difficult and very labor-intensive. If the framing is to stand the test of time, it is vital to have skillful and precise mounting techniques. In particular, the mounting must be done with utmost care using specially designed, non-invasive mounting materials that not only will secure the jersey to the mat but will also keep it from being damaged in any way.

At Frame-It, we provide the finest framing materials for our custom frames and custom display cases. We only use high-quality wood mouldings, acid-free mats and archival backings if needed. In addition, we have available suede and fabric mats, Tru-Vue UV-protective glass or acrylic. We are pleased to be able to offer this quality framing at very competitive prices. If you have a special jersey or piece of sports memorabilia that you would like framed, let us help you display it proudly and protect your collectible. Rest assured, we will do the best job possible to satisfy you 100 percent and make you happy.

Please note: Athletic jerseys are meant to be worn and not framed. It is not always possible to get every ripple and/or wrinkle out of a framed jersey. It is very much dependent on the size and clothing material of the jersey. We will make every effort to do so but it may not be possible in all cases to present the jersey without minor wrinkles in certain parts.

Friday, 17 February 2012 18:58

Shadow Boxes

More and more, we find Shadow Box frames getting popular in preserving valuable family keepsakes.

At Frame-It, hard to frame items and shadow box framing is our specialty. Our professionally trained staff can turn your memories into ART! You will be proud to display your keepsakes or three-dimensional objects for all to see. Why keep all of your best stories in a shoebox? Do you have a treasured item, or items that you have tucked away for safekeeping? Would you like to house them safely and put them on display to enjoy everyday? We can help you do just that with our Shadow Box frames, which are a beautiful and a practical way to showcase your special mementos. These types of frames are different in that they have the depth to house not just flat items-like an art print or a photograph-but three-dimensional objects as well.

Wednesday, 25 March 2015 12:21

Jay Ziolkowski

It is my pleasure to endorse Frame-It as a reputable and friendly place of business for all your framing needs. For over ten years, I have gone to Frame-It on behalf of my organization as well as for personal needs. They are masters in their craft, and I have repeatedly been impressed by their ability to frame a variety of items, to include not only pictures, but artwork, retirement plaques (to include badges and patches), and degree certifications. I never hesitate to drive their first!

Jay Ziolkowski

EMS Bureau Chief

Unified Fire Authority

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