FRAMING & Mounting
About This Service
We’ve offered custom picture framing alongside our photo lab services for years, allowing you to take your work from print to frame all in one place. Our experienced team combines deep technical knowledge with a fully equipped workshop, ensuring each piece is finished to a high standard. We believe every image deserves the care and longevity a frame provides.
Share your vision and specifications with us, and we’ll bring it to life using our wide range of materials and expertise. We always prioritise your creative direction and are ready to offer advice when needed.
Visit us or contact the framing team to make an appointment – we’d love to help you finish your work beautifully.
Framing Options
Matted Frame
- This is the most popular method of framing by far. A custom cut matt board acts as a window for the print to sit within.
- Creating a space between the image and the glass simply keeps the image flat and archival.
- The size and colour of the matt board surrounding your image can be customised to satisfy your desired outcome.
Setback/Spaced Frame
- A popular way to protect your print without the use of a matt board is to set it directly atop the backing that sits within the frame. By meticulously mounting the image, it sits freely without touching the glass.
- The colour and width of the backing, as well as the space between your image and the frame are completely customisable.
- Besides the unique style of the setback frame, it also serves as highly functional, particularly when choosing to make your print archival
- Set-back framing can also be imagined without a visible backing board, where the image is set to the edge of the frame.
Floating Frame
- This effect displays the whole image as floating within the frame, with space between both the backing and glass, while exposing the print’s seams and edges.
Glass Options
Your decision here will affect two things; how much UV light is let onto the artwork and how much reflection can be seen on the glass. The more UV that is blocked the better, as UV degrades both colour and paper. Over time, indoor and outdoor ultraviolet rays take a toll on artwork and cause fading and discolouration.
Standard Glass
40-45% UV protection and no anti-reflective coating. This is the most cost-effective way to frame a print.
AR70 Artglass
Filters 70% of UV rays and provides an almost invisible finish for an exceptional, reflection-free viewing experience. It’s as though there is no glazing in the frame, the finer details of the artwork are easier to see and the colours are more vibrant.
AR99 Museum Glass
This glass is the most effective UV blocking glass on the market and is has an anti-reflective coating. When clean, it is extremely hard to tell there is glass there at all. Museum grade glass blocks 99% of UV rays and is easy to clean. Ideal for custom framing limited edition prints, original works of art, and posters. It is ideal for protecting items of sentimental or monetary value.
Mounting Options
Foam Board
Ideal for framing and smaller-scale mounting. Our foam board uses a permanent adhesive that bonds the print securely to the surface over time. It’s a practical and cost-effective option for posters, photographs, exhibition prints and works that can be reprinted if needed. The adhesive is acid-free and the board is pH-neutral and buffered, providing a clean and stable mounting solution for everyday display and framing.
Kapa
Our most popular mounting option, kapa is a lightweight foam board reinforced with aluminium liners for added rigidity and strength. We use a permanent adhesive to bond the print to the board, creating a secure and long-lasting finish. Kapa offers greater structural stability than standard foam board, making it ideal for larger works, exhibitions, and presentation pieces where durability and a more premium backing are important.
Dibond
Dibond is a lightweight, rigid composite material made from two sheets of archival-quality aluminium with a thermoplastic core. It offers a clean extremely smooth surface and excellent durability. Aluminium hangers are available at an additional cost, making installation simple and secure.
Acrylic Facemount
The artwork is mounted front-facing behind conservation clear acrylic with 99% UV protection, then backed with white or black Perspex for a clean, contemporary look. Aluminium hangers are available at an additional cost, making installation simple and secure.
Lamination
Lamination applies a protective film over your print to increase durability and extend its life. The laminate includes UV protection to help guard against fading and surface damage. You can choose either a gloss finish, which enhances colour and contrast, or a matte finish, which reduces glare and gives a softer look.
Approximate Pricing
Prices Include GST and Mounting Of Artwork
Standard Glass
| Artwork Size | Matted | Spaced/Setback | Floated | Mat/Float Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 x 9/A5
|
$103.70 |
$105.40 |
$103.70 |
25mm |
|
8 x 12/A4
|
$128.35 |
$126.65 |
$128.35 |
30mm |
|
12 x 18/A3
|
$243.00 |
$224.00 |
$243.00 |
40mm |
|
16 x 24/A2
|
$332.00 |
$294.00 |
$332.00 |
50mm |
|
24 x 36/A1
|
$548.00 |
$473.00 |
$548.00 |
60mm |
|
33 x 48/A0
|
$766.80 |
$612.90 |
$766.80 |
80mm |
Non Reflective Artglass with Conservation Materials
| Artwork Size | Matted | Spaced/Setback | Floated | Mat/Float Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 x 9/A5
|
$124.95 |
$115.60 |
$124.95 |
25mm |
|
8 x 12/A4
|
$164.05 |
$144.50 |
$164.05 |
30mm |
|
12 x 18/A3
|
$309.00 |
$251.00 |
$309.00 |
40mm |
|
16 x 24/A2
|
$457.00 |
$351.00 |
$457.00 |
50mm |
|
24 x 36/A1
|
$826.00 |
$622.00 |
$826.00 |
60mm |
|
33 x 48/A0
|
$1,251.00 |
$883.80 |
$1,251.00 |
80mm |
Turn Around Times
Current lead times for framing is 1 – 2 weeks. Get in touch with us today for more information!