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Our Selection

Premium Clear Glass

Regular Acrylic

Premium clear glass is our standard option for general purpose framing when UV exposure and reflections are not an issue. Best for items that can be reproduced or replaced easily.

Clear acrylic is our standard option for general purpose framing projects where UV exposure and reflections are not an issue. It's shatter resistance makes it a great choice for high traffic areas or areas where damage is likely. Best for items that can be reproduced or replaced easily.

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Premium Clear Acrylic

This high-quality clear acrylic is our mid-tier acrylic option for framing projects. With improved scratch resistance and UV protection (66%), premium clear acrylic is an excellent option for items that require that extra bit of care.

UltraVue Glass

UltraVue glass is our mid-tier glass option for framing projects where UV exposure and reflections are a concern. With 70% UV protection and an anti-reflective surface, UltraVue glass provides crystal clear color transmission for truly amazing clarity.

Museum Glass

Museum Glass is our premium glass option and is unmatched when it comes to custom framing projects with its amazing clarity and uncompromised protection. Museum glass offers full UV protection (99%), a fully non-reflective surface, and has been formulated for optimal light transmission and color vibrancy.

Optium Museum Acrylic

Optium Museum Acrylic is our premium acrylic option, this virtually invisible acrylic performs like glass and is trusted by the worlds most renowned museums. Much like museum glass. Optium Museum Acrylic offers full UV protection (99%), a non-reflective surface, and optimal light transmission. However, unlike museum glass, Optium Museum Acrylic is shatter resistant, anti-static, and is half the weight of glass making it a great fit for larger projects or those that require the added benefit of shatter resistance with all the benefits of museum glass.

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Matboard Selection

Does my project need a matboard?

Not all projects require matboarding but paper flat works such as photographs, drawings, or watercolors look best when there is a border between the piece and the frame.

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Similar to how hair bangs can frame a face and highlight facial features, a mat helps highlight your art by separating it from the frame and drawing attention to the piece.

Selecting the best material, color, and style of matboarding is just as important as the frame selection when it comes to creating a unified look with your artwork.

Let our skilled designers walk you through the hundreds of color options in a range of materials such as suede, linen, and even silk. We specialize in pairing frames and matboards to create stunning displays that highlight and support the artwork.

At Frame It we only offer the best selection of acid-free matboards from our trusted vendors. These include the Crescent Select, Crescent Royal Moorman, Crescent Ragmat, and the Artique line from Larson Juhl.

The Main Parts

The three main components of a custom framing project are most often the frame, matboard, and glass. Each has their own set of considerations that need to be attended to in order to successfully and beautifully frame your piece.

Stylistically, the selection of frame and matboard play the largest role with the type of glazing (glass or acrylic) being (mostly) a matter of protection and conservation.

Frame Layers

What do you need to consider for each?

For frames, the depth of the piece plays a major role in deciding the type of frame you need. After that it becomes a matter of personal choice, design, and budget.

The specific matboard you go with often depends on the artwork itself and the frame you wish to put around it. An ideal matboard draws the eye to the piece, serving to support and highlight its inherent beauty. Our design experts specializing in helping guide you towards selections and designs that will help your piece shine too its utmost.

In regard to the type of glazing, several factors come into play such as the need for UV protection, how likely the piece is to be damaged, as well as the reflectiveness of the glazing. We've tailored our selection of both glass and acrylic glazings to ensure that any combination of needs is able to be met.

The Perfect Frame is Out There.

At Frame It we pride ourselves on the immense selection of frames that we offer. We've partnered with trusted brands and have searched far and wide to procure as much variety as possible to ensure your project turns out perfect.

How will you possibly choose with so many framing options?

A member of our skilled design team will walk you through the specific type of frame that your project requires and from there guide you to stylistic choices based on your specific taste, needs, and budget.

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