If you’ve worked on a custom framing project, you may have tried a DIY framing option. Maybe you checked out some online companies. Sure, their prices are hard to beat! But the question is whether they are really worth saving a few pennies? You may be interested in learning about some key benefits of choosing a local, Atlanta custom framing expert over an online framer.
At Atlanta’s Suburban Custom Frames, we get that you want to save a few bucks. But we’d like for you to think about a few factors. Let’s talk about which path is best for framing your valuable items. [Here’s our disclaimer: We are completely biased. We want to convince you to use us as your local custom framing expert!]
Questions You Need to Answer About Custom Framing Projects
Are you comfortable shipping your artwork?
If you choose online framing, are you willing to risk shipping your valuable artifact or artwork? Using an online supplier will most likely mean you’ll need to ship your item to them. Your artwork or artifact will have to endure the transit and handling. Valuable artwork and one-of-a-kind objects deserve to be handled meticulously. They need to be handled as little as possible.
When bringing your art to an Atlanta custom framing professional, your piece is safe from abusive shipping practices. You’ll cut out the middleman and hand it to a professional who will do the framing for you.
Can you handle assembling a parts-only frame?
Some online companies ship the appropriate framing parts to you so you can put your frame together yourself. If your measurements are not exact, the process will not go well. By bringing your piece to a local custom framer, professionals make measurements. You don’t have to worry about them being right. Using a local framing professional can save you time, money, and materials.
How fast do you really need your frame?
Most online companies use a one-size-fits-all (cookie-cutter) method. You place your order online without even talking to a company representative who can personalize your order.
Walking into an Atlanta custom framing shop means you speak directly with a person, so you can articulate your specific needs for the project. A local frame shop can accommodate your needs better and meet sensitive deadlines. This is extremely important if you are facing a deadline like a gallery opening or preparing for a holiday gala.
Are you willing to skip the extras?
When you visit a local custom framing shop like Suburban Frames, you’ll have additional services available. We offer related services like canvas stretching and conservation. Using a local framing professional can save you a lot of extra steps and stress, while getting you the extra hands-on services you need.
Do you want fast? Or do you want purposeful framing results?
Choosing an Atlanta custom framing professional, you get access to unlimited personalization and individualization. You are not forced to choose from a limited selection of frames. Instead, you can get exactly what you want. (That’s why we call it “custom”!)
You can also choose a mat board with colors that match your piece perfectly, and has the perfect texture to accentuate the piece’s beauty. Additionally, you will have other options like glass, plexiglass, and glazing. And even more importantly, you will have our team of experienced framers to help guide you through the whole process.
Visit Atlanta’s Custom Framing Professionals!
We want to share our experience, knowledge, and expertise with you. This way, you can rest assured that you are making the most informed decisions about custom framing your valuable pieces. At Suburban Frames, we understand that custom framing is aesthetic, but it’s also so much more. It should be a well-thought-out process that is managed and completed by experienced framing pros. Your art and artifacts deserve to be handled conscientiously and with the utmost care!