Artwork Framing
Artwork Framing in Allentown, PA
Custom Artwork Framing That Protects and Showcases What Matters Most
Whether you’ve invested in an original painting, purchased a limited-edition print, or want to display a piece with sentimental value, professional artwork framing helps preserve its beauty while complementing your home or office. The right frame does more than enhance appearance—it protects artwork from dust, moisture, sunlight, and everyday wear so it can be enjoyed for years to come.
At Art Gallery & Frame Shop, we provide custom artwork framing for homeowners, artists, collectors, businesses, and galleries throughout Allentown and the Lehigh Valley. Every piece is individually designed using quality materials, conservation techniques, and expert craftsmanship to create a finished product that reflects both the artwork and your personal style.
TL;DR: Professional Artwork Framing
- Custom framing protects artwork from dust, UV exposure, moisture, and everyday damage while enhancing its appearance.
- We frame paintings, prints, photographs, canvas art, certificates, posters, and other valuable pieces.
- Every project is custom designed with professional frame, matting, and glass options to complement your artwork.
Why Should Artwork Be Professionally Framed?
Artwork is often exposed to environmental conditions that can gradually affect its appearance. Sunlight, humidity, dust, and improper mounting can lead to fading, discoloration, warping, and permanent damage over time.
Professional framing not only improves how artwork is displayed but also provides long-term protection using materials designed to help preserve its condition. Whether your piece is decorative or highly valuable, proper framing helps ensure it continues looking its best for years to come.
How Should Artwork Be Framed for Pennsylvania Homes?
Where artwork will be displayed should be considered when selecting framing materials. Pennsylvania homes experience seasonal changes in temperature, humidity, and sunlight, while the amount of natural light entering a room can vary considerably depending on windows and the orientation of the home.
Artwork Framing can incorporate protective materials that help reduce exposure to conditions that may contribute to fading, discoloration, or deterioration. UV-protective glass, conservation materials, appropriate mounting, and quality backing can all play a role in long-term preservation.
Homeowners should also consider the room itself when choosing a frame. Wall color, furniture, architectural details, and other artwork can influence which frame and mat combination works best. Art Gallery & Frame Shop offers more than 2,500 frame corner samples along with numerous matting options. This allows the finished presentation to complement both the individual artwork and the Lehigh Valley home where it will ultimately be displayed.
What Types of Artwork Can Be Framed?
Every piece receives individual attention to ensure the finished frame complements both the artwork and its intended display location.
We custom frame a wide variety of artwork and decorative pieces, including:
- Original paintings
- Canvas artwork
- Watercolors
- Oil paintings
- Acrylic paintings
- Limited-edition prints
- Giclée prints
- Lithographs
- Posters
- Photography
- Fine art prints
- Children's artwork
- Digital artwork
- Sketches and drawings
Why Choose Art Gallery & Frame Shop?
For decades, Art Gallery & Frame Shop has helped customers throughout Allentown and the Lehigh Valley preserve and display their artwork with custom framing solutions tailored to each individual piece.
Our experienced team takes the time to understand your goals, recommend appropriate framing materials, and create a finished product that enhances your artwork while helping protect it for years to come. Whether you’re framing a single family photograph or a valuable original painting, we’re committed to delivering craftsmanship you can be proud to display.
Contact Art Gallery & Frame Shop today to learn more about our custom artwork framing services.
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Artwork Framing FAQs
Artwork framing costs vary depending on the size of the piece, frame style, matting, glass selection, and any conservation materials used. We'll provide recommendations based on your artwork, budget, and display goals.
Almost any type of artwork can be custom framed, including paintings, prints, photographs, posters, canvas art, watercolors, drawings, and limited-edition pieces. Each project is designed to fit the artwork's unique size and style.
Most custom framing projects are completed within a few weeks, depending on material availability and the complexity of the design. We'll provide an estimated completion time when your order is placed.
The best glass depends on the artwork, where it will be displayed, and the level of protection desired. Options such as UV-protective and conservation glass can help reduce fading while improving visibility. We'll help you choose the most appropriate glass for your artwork and display environment.
Professional framing provides custom sizing, expert design guidance, conservation-quality materials, and precise craftsmanship that ready-made or online frames typically cannot match. The result is a finished piece that both protects your artwork and showcases it at its very best.
UV-Protection & Conservation Glass
Can Sunlight Damage Artwork Even When It Is Behind Glass?
Putting artwork behind glass provides physical protection, but ordinary glazing doesn’t necessarily prevent damage caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. Over time, UV exposure can contribute to fading and discoloration in photographs, prints, watercolors, documents, and other light-sensitive pieces.
For artwork that has financial, historical, or sentimental value, the type of glazing should be considered as part of the framing design. Art Gallery & Frame Shop offers UV-protective and conservation glass along with acid-free matting, archival mounting materials, conservation-quality backing, and other preservation-focused framing options.
Where the finished piece will hang matters as well. Even with protective glazing, avoiding prolonged direct sunlight can provide another layer of protection for sensitive artwork.
Not every framing project requires the same level of conservation. The artwork’s materials, value, age, and intended display location can help determine which options are appropriate. Choosing the frame, matting, glazing, and mounting methods together helps protect the piece while still allowing it to be displayed and enjoyed.
