Art Plus Frame

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11282 James Swart Circle • Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Art Plus Frame, Inc., offers custom framing services, mounting services and more. We're right in the center of Fairfax Court and serve the Washington metro area.

We offer custom framing services for any type of art with a wide variety of materials to choose from. We only use acid free mat and fabric.

We are a dealer of several fine art distributors, like Washington Green, G. Harvey, Rod Chase, etc. We have thousands of collection arts, frames and posters.

Custom picture framing in wood, aluminum and other materials

Brass and aluminum plaques to complement your picture or artwork
Framing of 3-dimensional art of most any kind

Professional mat cutting
Linen mats, any color, any fabric (acid free mats and fabric)
Dry mounting (making flat) your picture onto any board up to 4 ft. x 8 ft. (acid free dry mounting)
Professional picture hanging - any size, any wall surface.

What does it cost to frame?
Prices vary with size, framing procedures used, and design elements chosen for your particular art piece. Our experienced staff will recommend appropriate procedures explaining their benefit as well as offer design options to enhance your artwork. All design and price quotes are free of charge. So come in, bring your artwork, and explore your options.
How long does framing take?
Most framing requires one to two weeks depending on materials needed. Some things we can do for you immediately while you browse or finish your shopping for the day. If you're short on time, please let us know, we try to accommodate every need.
Does my artwork stay in your store while it is being framed? Yes. All work is done by our professional staff on the premises. Framing materials may be ordered and shipped to our store to complete your framing project.
Do you frame needlework?
Yes. We frame all types of needlework including cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, hooked rugs, tapestry, and all types of fabric art.
Will you frame my artwork using a frame I bring to you?
Absolutely. We are happy to use your antique frame or any framing materials you may already have.
Why do I need a dry mount?
This is a procedure used to adhere a print or poster to a stable backing board and guarantees your artwork will not ripple or wave. Despite glass and backing support, without this procedure your print will ripple as it expands and contracts with the changes of temperature and humidity in your home.
Why do frames cost more than pictures?
Framing costs can't be adjusted depending on the value of artwork. If the art you brought in was worth $5,000 your framing cost would be negligible. But your $30 poster framed in a $100 frame would probably cost much more as a completed project if purchased that way in gallery or department store.
What about artwork value?
That $15 poster or child's drawing may have little value. But once professionally framed it becomes a crucial design element. A well framed print or poster ends up looking like much more than a cheap piece of paper. Put it in a cheap frame, however, and it will remain a cheap poster. And your child's drawing could be the next Picasso! Don't ruin something by improper framing because you think it has little apparent value.
Which computer mat cutting system do you use?
We use the WIZARD system, the leader in the computerized mat cutting industry.

Art Plus Framing is a Fairfax Custom Framing and Original Fine Art store. We do Needlework Framing, Custom Framing, Poster Framing, and we are a Framing Gallery. All framing work done on premises. Artists include Charles Bibbs, Rod Chase, Michael Godard, Thomas Kine, Debra Stroud, Washington Green, G. Harvey and many more. Fairfax County Frame Store located near Centreville, Fairfax, Vienna, Chantilly, Clifton, Herndon, and Falls Church.
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