Professional, mobile custom picture framing service
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It has been a very busy few months, despite the ongoing recession. March and April were two of the busiest months yet at Cowal Frames. Despite that, we still managed to exceed the expectations of our customers by completing their framing jobs ahead of schedule. If you havn't used our friendy efficient professional framing service yet, then give us a call!
Be sure to check out our ever expanding picture framing supplies and materials to buy online. These include picture mounts, picture hooks, picture hangers, canvas hanger, d-rings, screws, tapes, offset clamps, cords, corner reinforcer, canvas hangers and more.
Make a statement with your picture frames!
Refresh your tired old artworks,
a remounting can do wonders for an old artwork, even in a pre-existing
picture frame! Our remounting costs may pleasantly surprise you!
If you are a local artist and have not checked out our framing service before, please give us a try. You may be surprised at our high quality standards and how good our picture framing can make your artwork look. Artworks for Gallery display need professional picture frames to sell, and they literally can make the difference between selling and not selling your artwork.
We pride ourselves in offering the best quality picture framing in the Cowal area. Just ask our existing clients! We have also had to help our customers fix numerous bad frames done by other framing businesses in the area! So please make the best decision for your framing job by choosing Cowal Frames!
We also have an extended range of slips, which can really make your picture frame stand out. Ask us about how slips can be used to enhance your frames!
Also, be sure to check out our new special offers available for 2009.
(Images of native americans courtesy of american artist Kirby Sattler. Picture Frame displayed - multi aperture double mount with waxed oak frame).
Picture Mount Styles
Check out the new section of the website that details the various Picture Mount Styles that can be used to frame your artwork, including single, double, triple, deep bevelled, and slip enhanced mounts, along with optional picture mount decoration effects.
This page can help you choose a mount effect that turns your artwork into a stunning looking centerpiece. A good mount can greatly increase the perceived value of your artwork making it more attractive to buyers.
Picture Framing supplies and materials now available to buy online
We now can offer an array of picture framing supplies and materials to buy online via the Scottish Art Online store. These include picture mounts, picture hooks, picture hangers, canvas hanger, d-rings, screws, tapes, offset clamps, cords, corner reinforcer, canvas hangers and more. Don't see a framing item? just ask, we can probably be of assistance to you. We have stock of framing hardware that covers all aspects of framing!
Door to door pickup and delivery service for customers in Cowal
Cowal Frames offers a quality mobile picture framing service to galleries, artists, art groups, and the general public. We do not have shop premises, but operate a full picture framing service including pick-up and delivery to Dunoon and the surrounding area.
Whether you have a treasured art work, a print, or a photograph, we can turn it into something special.
We can enhance your beautiful artwork by adding that final touch to make it look its best!
Cowal Frames Brochure [PDF]
We pride ourselves in quality, flexibility and speed of service.
We will also accept mailed artwork from anywhere in the UK - ideal for needlework and tapestry. Choice of frame and mount colours can be agreed by phone. Framed artwork will be mailed directly to your home.
We can frame -
photographic prints- original or printed artworks
- certificates and diplomas
- posters
- fabric based art eg. cross stitch and tapestry
(all needlework is properly stretched before framing) - memorabilia and collectibles
- canvases
- clothing including football / rugby shirts
- 3D objects in box frames
- valuable artwork in conservation mount / frame
See our examples page for examples of framed work
Services Offered -
fully bespoke/custom picture framing service- custom mounting, single, double, triple, quad, deep bevel and other mount styles
- mountboard decoration & gold and silver slips as options (nice for wedding pictures!)
- custom frame staining/waxing, lovely natural looking waxes
- over 70 mouldings in stock
- choice of std float glass, anti-reflective glass or plexiglass
- all ph neutral mountboard, tapes
- convenient home pickup and delivery service
- quality frame finishing
- volume mounting for artists prints
- refit broken glass on an existing frame
- wide range of mounting options available
- canvas stretching onto stretcher bars
- canvas framing
- sports shirts framing into 3D fames with or without surrounding mount and plaque (if required)
- digital resoration of old photographs
- artist original artwork professionally photographed and supplied on CD in high quality format (JPEG, TIFF)
courtesy of Alan G Forsyth Photography - Ph neutral / Conservation grade white and black core mountboard is available for sale to any Artist who already can cut their own mounts. See special offers section for details.