Picture framing is an age old technique that has been used for centuries to enhance the beauty of art and paintings. Picture framing is also used to decorate walls, from palaces to living rooms. The style of the picture frames can say a lot about the art that it contains. A contemporary piece is not the same as a modern one.

The picture framing process is not only about hanging and displaying your artwork. It provides the creative use of mouldings that miraculously transform the artwork into countless effects that emphasise various aspects of the art within the frame. At The Framing Centre we will create for you the picture frame and mirror frame to your exact specifications.

Picture framing and mirror framing is a combination of fine carpentry, aesthetics and excellent interior design. Our professional framers are available to work closely with each client to help choose the elements in order to make your vision a beautiful finished piece. We have framed everything from tapestries, love letters, football jerseys and wall-size artwork. Overall, it is unlikely that you will find a store that can provide the same selection and flexibility as The Framing Centre.

Due to the demand of our diverse range of clients, we are able to offer a really comprehensive selection of mounting and framing services.

These include:

• Specialists in needlework and embroidery framing
• Speciality glass - standard, non-reflective, conservation
• NEW - ClearColour PLUS glass that eliminates reflection
• Wide selection of mounts - coloured, white core, conservation
• Oil paintings stretched
• Bonding and laminating
• Conservation framing
• Assembly by hand
• Computerised mount cutter
• Mirrors (made to order)
• Range of limited edition prints and original art for sale in our shops
• Gift vouchers available

If you would like to see a video presentation on our state of the art precision mount cutting machine in action then click ib "The Framing Centre - Precision Mount Cutting with Valiani".

Moulding

We offer custom framing for a variety of items.

We also stock Arcadia, DJ Simons & Sons and Frinton Frames

You can watch our video on The Art Of Framing to get some ideas.

Mounting

Computerised mount cutting service, we offer a very wide selection of mounts including designer mounts. Single, Double or Triple mounts with Single, Double or multiple apertures and photo name mounts. We stock in excess of 130 different colours and use White Core, Artcare, Museum, acid free.

Watch our state of the art Valiani precision mount cutting machine in action.

Glazing

The glass in picture framing comes in a variety of types from standard Clear float glass upto museum quality. Now most customers choose non-reflective glass, we are also using True Vue non-reflective glass. The benefit of this type of glass is that it blocks UV light (97-98%) which prevents the framed artwork from fading or discolouring.

You'll get loads of ideas on the Nielson Bainbridge website.