Custom Framing Services

Two options -  use Imagekind's in-house framing and have your order shipped directly to you, or if you are local in the San Francisco Bay Area - you can bring your print to our Oakland studios and have it framed by us.  Framing in our studios allows for more customization but you will need to come to our location to design the project.  We can also create custom local programs if you have a business project with multiple pieces which can include caption cards and other features.

Imagekind Framing

Imagekind's framing system offer over 160 frames and 140 mats from leader manufacturers.  I preset recommendations however by all means use the visualization tools and find what you like best.

Materials are available in both conservation and non-conservation categories, so you can choose from a wide range of components to fit both your style and budget. Generally, I recommend up to two mats with a little weight on the bottom - use the mat border option to adjust the border widths to your taste and decor.

If you are doing a group I highly recommend calling customer service so we can work together and ensure size standards are and specifications are following throughout - this may also help us provide

















































Local Framing in San Francisco Bay Area:  Need something more custom?
If your requirements cannot be met through this system you would like the custom framing handled locally in the Bay Area, we own and operate our own custom framing studio in Oakland.  Our focus is  sustainable lines, U.S. forested and milled, by Larson Juhl, Garrett and Picture Woods, however we represent all leading manufactures: Omega, Designer, Studio, 
Universal, Max, Fotiu, Direct.



Eco Framing is dedicated to custom picture framing using "green" best practices. We feature sustainable woods, U.S. made products as local as possible and a reinvented supply chain that dramatically reduces the carbon footprint of our work. We offer top quality, museum-grade work at lower prices.  We have over 20,000 feet of moulding to choose from in stock in our warehouse production studio.

www.eco-framing.com


Rag Mats
When the highest degree of conservation is required, consider only rag matboard. Rag mat is made from cotton fibers which are naturally acid and lignin free. It is the matting and mounting material preferred by museums and preservationists. Affordable and beautiful, rag mat has a smooth surface with solid color from the surface through the core. Bevel cuts on window openings have an uninterrupted flow of color. Eight-ply rag mat has an especially luxurious deep bevel.

This mat is created with technology to slow paper degradation, neutralize acid by-products and protect against damaging pollutants. It is also fade and bleed resistant. Rag mat is recommended for use on original art, fine art prints, historic or valuable documents and photographs.

Conservation Mats
Conservation matboard provides a standard level of conservation quality and is available in a wide range of colors and textures. Each is made from 100% alpha cellulose, and is fade and bleed resistant. Alpha cellulose is produced from buffered wood pulp specially treated to remove acids and lignins.

The conservation mat collection offers an extensive selection of design elements. Fabrics, metallics, patterns, vivid and soft hues add color and textural interest. This range of options allows greater flexibility to create a unique look which complements the art while reflecting your personal style.

Conservation mat is recommended for use on fine art prints, limited edition prints, precious documents or photographs.

Acid Free Paper Mats
Acid Free Paper is an excellent choice when conservation is not an issue. A buffered core keeps bevels on window openings white, and slows damage caused by acids and lignins. Available in a wide range of colors, Acid Free Paper is an attractive and practical mat to use in creating distinctive designs for replaceable, interchangeable or decorative art.

The Acid Free Paper mat collection is only recommended for open edition prints, and posters

What types of Glass and Acrylic do you offer?

First considerations first:  glass will break but in general it will not scratch.   glass is normally somewhat green in tonality whereas Acrylic will be more color-pure.  However, acrylic is prone to scratching and somewhat more costly. The choice is yours.

We offer six different choices of Glass and Acrylic for your framed piece: Glass, Non Glare Glass, UV Glass, Acrylic, Non-Glare Acrylic, and UV Acrylic, and through our studio in Oakland, we feature water-white Art glass which is virtually invisible and Museum Glass from TruView

Given the high quality pigment inks used today, you may not require the UV Grade. However, if there is any regular direct sunlight or unfiltered constant florescent or strong interior lighting, the investment in the protection from UV -spectrum may be worth the additional cost

Glass
Premium clear is a non-conservation glazing that is made from the highest quality grade of regular glass available. It is a standard general purpose glass and blocks 45% of harmful UV rays. This glazing is recommended for use on open edition prints, interchangeable or replaceable art. No special cleaners are required.

UV Glass
UV glass is conservation glazing that offers additional protection to help shield art from harmful UV rays. This glass has a 98% UV blocking capability, and minimizes fading. Both indoor and outdoor light sources emit UV rays, and cause irreversible damage. Conservation glazing can be used to protect not only original, limited edition and sentimental pieces, but should also be considered for use on decorative art to preserve color. Only ammonia free cleaners should be used on conservation glass.

Non-Glare Glass
Non-glare glass reduces distracting glare and makes art easier to view in high light settings. Light can also create mirror like reflections, especially with darkly toned art or mats. Using non-glare glass allows you to view your framed art without glare distortion. The etched surface of this glass can reduce the visibility of fine detail when used with multiple mats. It is not recommended for use in designs with more than two 4-ply mat layers, or one 8-ply mat.

Acrylic
Acrylic is lightweight, durable and resists breaking. It also blocks 80% of harmful UV rays. A solution of warm water mixed with liquid detergent may be used to clean premium acrylic. Do not use any cleaning products that contain ammonia. Use only soft cloths that are free of debris when cleaning acrylic to prevent scratching.

UV Acrylic
UV acrylic is conservation quality and blocks 98% of harmful UV rays. It is lightweight, durable and resists breaking. Conservation acrylic may be cleaned with ammonia free glass cleaner. Use only soft cloths that are free of debris when cleaning acrylic to prevent scratching.

Non-Glare Acrylic
Non-glare acrylic reduces distracting glare and makes art easier to view in high light settings. Light can also create mirror like reflections, especially with darkly toned art or mats. Using non-glare acrylic allows you to view your framed art without glare distortion. It is also lightweight, durable and resists breaking. The visibility of fine detail is reduced when non-glare acrylic is used with multiple mats. It is not recommended for use in designs with more than two 4-ply mat layers, or one 8-ply mat.