SE1 Picture Frames

Our conservation framing employs acid-free materials and UV-filtering glazing to protect artwork from environmental damage. We use museum-standard techniques like Japanese hinging and cotton rag mounts, ensuring reversibility for future preservation. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that maintain artwork integrity while enhancing visual presentation for generations.

We produce archival digital prints using Epson Stylus Pro 9880 printers with UltraChrome HDR inks on Somerset Enhanced 330gsm paper. Our service includes colour correction, file preparation, and proofing options. Artists and photographers receive high-resolution prints suitable for exhibitions or personal collections with precise colour accuracy and longevity.

Our canvas stretching service uses kiln-dried wooden stretchers with slotted joints for dimensional stability. We re-stretch rolled canvases while preserving paint integrity and offer tray frame options for finished presentations. Galleries and collectors receive professionally mounted canvases ready for display or framing with conservation-grade materials.

We create custom display systems using wood, metal, and acrylic materials to realise unique presentation concepts. Services include fabrication of display cabinets, shelving units, and mounting solutions for three-dimensional objects. Clients receive collaborative design support to achieve functional yet aesthetically integrated exhibition installations.

Traditional water-gilding techniques apply genuine gold or silver leaf to custom frames. We offer period-appropriate distressing or modern polished finishes while maintaining structural integrity. These decorative frames provide both protective housing and complementary enhancement for historical or contemporary artworks.

Conservation framing uses acid-free materials and reversible techniques to protect artwork from deterioration. We employ UV-filtering glazing, cotton rag mounts, and archival adhesives to ensure long-term preservation while maintaining display quality.

Yes, we manage complete exhibition framing projects from single artworks to comprehensive displays. Our team provides on-site consultations, transportation coordination, and installation support for galleries and museums.

Our specialists re-stretch canvases removed from original stretchers, addressing paint layer condition and dimensional accuracy. We use kiln-dried wood with cross bracing to prevent future warping while preserving artistic integrity.

We offer custom wood profiles with stains, waxes, paints, or oils. Traditional hand-gilded finishes and modern spray coatings provide varied aesthetic choices while maintaining structural protection for the artwork.

Our Epson 9880 printer with 12-colour inkset produces 300dpi archival prints on Hahnemühle papers. We perform colour calibration checks and offer proofing services to guarantee accurate tonal reproduction before final printing.

Would recommend without hesitation. Needed non-reflective glass and frame for a prized poster (an iconic Nike basketball ad from the 80s) because it's in the background when I'm on Teams. What impressed me the most was the way that Sam laid out the various options, genuinely without any commercial agenda. And after the decision, the job was done quickly, to a high standard and without any surprises on the bill. Couldn't have asked for more, and (echoing other experiences on here) an absolute delight to deal with.

My wife and I want to give the highest praise to Sam and his company for honesty, integrity and best practice. We were delighted to receive excellent service and full attention to our wishes when we first met Sam with a canvas which we wanted framed. We happily agreed how the work would be done and an appropriate price. Sam contacted us when the framed picture was ready for collection and told us that, unfortunately, the result was not perfect because a tiny piece of glue had somehow found its way onto the canvas. Had Sam not told us this it is almost 100% certain that we would never have noticed that there was any problem.

Indeed Sam had shown the picture to others who could not spot it. Only when Sam pointed it out to one of us on collection did the small defect become apparent and his honesty about this deserves the highest praise. He most generously altered the agreed price in terms that are highly favourable to us. The pitcure now hangs in our house and it is likely that the tiny defect will never be spotted, even by art experts. To all any and any who fear they might be "ripped off" by a dodgy picture framer, we say go to SE1 Picture Frames and ask for Sam.

SE1 Picture Frames did a good job and was a pleasure to deal with. Sam took me through the various options, mindful of my budget and the optimum size and colour frames for the particular pictures. He was flexible on pick-up and responsive to questions. Thank you.

I contacted many picture framing businesses before choosing SE1 Picture Frames and I highly recommend you choose them! They offer a wide variety of bespoke framing options, I was advised the perfect solution for my canvas stretch pictures. A professional friendly speedy reliable service with competitive prices.

Certainly not the swiftest or most inexpensive framing store in town, but WOW, these guys are true artisans. I had a US insert film poster framed here and the finished result is extraordinary- a frame that's a work of art in it's own right! Additionally, only the best conservation and/ or museum grade materials are used.