Talk custom framing with us.

With over 50 years of experience, and millions of feet in moulding produced each year, we know a thing or two about what goes into a quality custom frame. Read on to discover the details for yourself.

What’s it like to frame with one of our designers?

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We can frame anything.

With custom frames, prints, mirrors, corkboards, shadowboxes and more — nothing you want to frame is too off-the-wall.

The Anatomy of a Frame

Most people just call this the frame. We have over 250 mouldings for you to choose from, all assembled in the U.S.

The piece of glass or acrylic that protects your artwork.

Colored or fabric-wrapped boards that create space between your artwork and glazing, and provide a visual transition between your moulding and art.

Clear “pockets”, strips of tape or tape hinges used to attach your artwork to the backing board.

Rigid foam core board that supports and protects your artwork.

Metal pieces used to permanently hold your glass, artwork and backing materials in place.

Pressure-sensitive foil tape can be added to custom frame orders to provide an additional barrier between your moulding and artwork.

A sheet of acid free paper attached to the back of your custom frame to prevent contaminants from damaging your artwork.

Refers to any of our five types of hanging hardware. This sample uses a no-wire hanger that makes installation easy.

Small rubber pieces that help protect your wall from damage and keep your artwork hanging straight.

Find your frame with curated collections.

Our in-store custom frames are organized in six distinct collections to help you easily discover styles that suit your art and your space.

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Classic Elegance

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Modern Simplicity

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Industrial Design

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Global Market

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Rustic Casual

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Aaron Brothers Essentials

Choosing a mat (or mats)

Mats help draw your eye to the art they surround. They can also be used to add light, contrast and sophistication to a display. When you design a custom frame, you’ll want to consider the size, layout and color of your mat(s).

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Textures

Forgoing a mat keeps your frame design clean and simple.

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Mat Layers

Layered mats can be used to create a striking border around your art.

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Multiple Openings

Create a collage mat with custom openings to highlight multiple images.

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Border Widths

Thin mats provide contrast while maintaining a modern, minimalist look.

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Hand-wrapped Mats

Weighted or offset mats place images off-center for a dramatic look.

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Specialty Cuts

Create custom-shaped openings and add extra details like v-shaped grooves.

Choosing the right glass or acrylic

Glazing refers to the barrier that protects artwork from damage. Without protection, art can fade from various light sources such as sun light or fluorescents. All of our glazing products block and protect against UV rays.

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Conservation Clear Glass

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Masterpiece® Glass

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Conservation Clear Acrylic

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Masterpiece® Acrylic

Acrylic

Lightweight acrylic keeps larger frame from becoming unwieldy and is often clearer than glass

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Masterpiece Acrylic

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Clear Acrylic

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General Purpose Acrylic

Elevate your frame.

Take your design to the next level with special custom options.

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Wood Fillets

A fillet is a small, decorative moulding used to enhance the edge of a mat or a frame. It can also be used to frame a floated image, such as in a shadow box.

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Engraved Plates

Accent a framed piece to commemorate people or occasions. Available in various colors, sizes, styles, and fonts.

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Hanging Hardware

The “No-Wire” Hanging System is easy-to-use and enables customers to hang frames weighing up to 50 lbs. quickly and easily. ​D-ring, wire, and sawtooth hangers also available.