Custom Framing Price List - Updated 4/2023

This is a price list estimation chart for custom framing. It is a work in progress and feedback welcome. Prices are estimates but shouldn’t be too far off, please call or email for getting a more accurate quote.

An example pricing for a small piece, using recovered wood frame and glass (no resizing), single one opening mat would be $28, medium $52, and large $80. Costing is composed of a frame, glass, mat board and assembly charge.

How to Use

The intent is that you pick one frame, one glass/glazing, one (or more) mat optional, and appropriate assembly charge. Add them up for the estimate. Size is based on largest length or width which cannot exceed specified dimensions, for example if you are framing a piece which is 10” x 33”, that would be a Large.

Custom Framing Price List - Last Update 1/2023

Description

Small up to 16” x 20”

Medium up to 20” x 32”

Large up to 32” x 40”

Notes

*** FRAME ***

Frame - Wood - Recovered

5

10

15

Frame - Metal - Recovered

5

10

15

May have some limitations on certain sizes. Most common are black and gold.

Frame - New

Call

Call

Call

I have a large stock of a variety of styles and those will be at best prices.  Special orders are ok, but will be more. 

Frame Joining or Resizing Charge (Wood Only)

20

20

20

Takes 1-2 hours, disassemble (if recovered), miter, glue, then biscuit or V-nail. Frame must be a minimum 3” longer an all dimensions. If you found a frame, I will cut yours too.

*** GLASS / GLAZING ***

Includes cutting. Have in stock new standard glass, non-reflective and conservation.

Glass - Single strength - Recovered

5

10

15

Free of defects

Glass - Single strength - New

153045

Glass - UV Single strength - New

305075

*** MAT BOARD ***

Multiply by 2 for Double mat, 3 for Triple mat, includes cutting, cheaper if I have scrap pieces which can be used. Lots of in stock colors to choose from.

Mat - Crescent Select - Single opening

8

15

25

Mat - Crescent Select - Multiple/complex opening

20

25

30

Highly complex cuts will be quoted, includes V-grooves, multiple openings and irregular shapes. 

*** FINISHING / ASSEMBLY ***

Assembly, Frame “refresh” pricing is same plus additional charge for frame, glass, and/or mat / backing from above if needed.

Metal Frame - Backing board, backing tape, hardware

10

18

25

Wood Frame - Backing board, dust cover, hardware

15

22

30



  • Currently not doing clothing like jerseys
  • The larger the frame, the larger the value proposition. If you are framing a standard 8 x 10 or 11 x 14, Costco or craft store ready-made frames may be a better more cost-effective route.
  • You are welcome to “bring your own” glass/glazing, frame or mat and you can remove most or all of those associated costs
  • Many options have upgrades available for additional charge, new frames can be significantly more based on selection…now I know why framers charge so much, molding is expensive. I do have a large in stock selection of molding with special pricing. 
  • Mat board, backing and all mounting corners / adhesive that come in contact with artwork are archival / acid-free / buffered unless stated otherwise. Certain projects may require more than average and have a minor impact on price
  • I do have some new sheets of acrylic / plexiglass in various sizes and thicknesses. Not my preference as they scratch easily, but available at a very low cost and more resilient if shipping.
  • Some costs may be reduced or free if sourced at a lower cost and savings passed on.
  • Largest matted frame size supported at present is 32” x 40”.
  • Prices are for estimating, final cost provided prior to work commit but should be close.
  • Just need glass cut? $10 and have lots of glass for low cost based on availability. For that matter, I’ll cut your mat also if needed for $10 single opening. Cut while you wait.

 John

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