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    4.4 (85 reviews)
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    denied scratching artwork; note that there's additional debris above the scratch
    S T.

    Lest you think this is a fluke, please check the other negative reviews and decide for yourself if you want to risk your artwork/photo. This is by far the worst experience we've ever had dealing with a business. They are unprofessional, rude, and inept. See the attached photos for the damage and debris underneath the glass. We have more photos of debris and detritus underneath the glass, but the attached examples are plenty bad enough. We brought a large signed series print for framing, and it was late by two weeks (we didn't mind since pandemic has presented logistic challenges for everyone). First time we went to pick up, there were large obvious scratches on the frame that they had patched (not to mention that the back was duct taped to the frame), and only offered to redo it after we complained. The second time, it wasn't until we got it home that we realized there were numerous and obvious debris trapped under the mounting. Once we started examining the print, we realized that it had also been scratched and damaged. Instead of proactively offering to make thing right, he started to talk about how there's no way that he caused the damage and asked us to look at things from his perspective since they've mounted the print multiple times now and had to pay for the damaged framing and that he did his best for being 83 years old. Not wanting to deal with this any further, we asked them to unmount it, return the damaged print, and to refund the mounting costs. He only reluctantly agreed after we threatened to take it up with the credit card company. All of this is egregious enough, but got much worse when we returned to pick up the print (that we have to arrange to have replaced). He was angry and wanted to be compensated. And despite having written a check for the refund, would not give that to us. So we left the shop and said that we'll just take it up with the credit card company. At this point, he followed us out to our car, and opened the car door and was trying to accost my wife and I had to get out of the car and tell him to step back and to get away from us. Eventually through more yelling and raving, he threw the check at us through the open car window and we couldn't leave there fast enough... I have no (polite) words to say other than "caveat emptor."

    Frame wire completely ripped out of the frame because they didn't pre-drill the hole and frame was cracked

    Called about a warranty for the frame. Owner laughed and said "sorry no warranty we are small store" I have over 100 paintings I will never in my life return back to this store and I do not recommend getting any frame work done here at all.

    Johnnie R.

    The owner is precious! Love this sweet man! He's heard of yelp and people have told him he has nice reviews on yelp, but he's never actually seen yelp. He did two 4 foot by 6 foot paintings for me. He helped me to pick the perfect frames. That in inside took awhile. Then he took the paintings for about a week. During that time, he personally built bracing frames for these huge paintings, then stretched them. Lastly, he professionally framed them. The end products were just very beautiful. The paintings are heavy and cumbersome. He placed heavy duty wiring to hang them with and told me about L brackets that I should place at the bottoms to help support the weight. I appreciate him looking out for the future of my paintings. I had verbally checked with one other shop and feel his price was better too. He has asked me to put pictures of these huge paintings on yelp and so when we get them hung, I will. He took a lot of pride in the work he did on my paintings.

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    We have had three pieces framed at Alameda Custom Framing and have had exceptional experiences each time. The owner is professional, kind, and takes care to make sure each job is done beautifully. Prices are very reasonable with a fast turnaround time.

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    Great service. Recommended options for my pictures. Very polite and took their time. Will come back again for framing of my other pictures

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    4.7(13 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Devondre is the best customer service in framing I've ever received. Beyond having a great eye for…read morematching frames/artwork/and matting, he is patient, kind, and efficient. I had 7 pieces of art that I wanted to update the matting for, some with multiple openings in one frame. He assisted with the color choices but was never pushy in an attempt to needlessly make me pay more than a fair price. Moreover, I have been to 3 framers for a very special custom piece and never went through with the order because of poor designs and awful customer service. Devondre did what they couldn't due in 15 minutes and I gladly paid $600 for this one special piece. From selling me a few quick ready mades, redesigning mats for pieces I already have, to custom work, I got 8 pieces completed in an hour. Thank you Devondre, you have a new regular customer in me.

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    5.0(35 reviews)
    3.2 miDowntown Oakland
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    Gregg Bridges is a gift to the Bay Area community. He has been my "go-to" framer for many years…read more Always listening , more than fair, with a keen eye for top shelf framing. We discuss; I listen and leave the process in his hands. He is the -consummate professional. Makes the right choices in composition, color coordination, and adds those "extra touches" that push the final project over the top. Very importantly Gregg is deeply rooted in the Bay Area community and you can see his work at major exhibitions, office buildings, and community institutions. I recommend him to anybody and everybody looking for high quality framing. We need to support businesses owned by African Americans in our community. The walls of my home are lined with images from Point of View Custom Framing. More than 5 stars !!!!!!

    WOW . What a nice find in the East Bay. Greg was very cordial and welcoming when I arrived with 2…read moreprints from my Uncle's collection of work to be framed. We started with colors and frame style. Greg expertly shared his opinion and then proceeded to provide samples of both our selections for choice. Once i felt comfortable with the top 2 choices we discussed installing a mat or going without. At no point did I feel pressured to choose one way or the other during the process. When the final choices had been made, Greg worked up a price estimate . It was pure sticker shock ( the good variety )! The price was about 60% less than competitors with a larger storefront. Great value for the service and quality of workmanship. The final product provides me a great sense of relief and pride, as now I have provided a worthy means to display these fine pieces of art that I hold special attachment to.

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    Point Of View Custom Framing - Commission work from my niece in Barbados.

    Commission work from my niece in Barbados.

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    4.9(45 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Oh boy... where do I even start?…read more I had a mirror I picked up a couple of years ago--great quality, originally from a dresser--however it didn't speak to my space and ultimately, I was on the verge of parting ways with it. Unexpectedly, I thought up a project to salvage the mirror while adding character to my space and needed to remove the mirror from its frame. This felt risky to do on my own. After searching for frame shops, I came across Eco Framing and gave them a call. Eric answered and immediately said he'd be happy to help. They treated my project with care, removed the frame from the mirror for me and wrapped it safely so I could take it home to continue the next steps. I was welcomed back when it was ready to be framed again. The turnaround was quick--just a couple of days--and I was thrilled with the final result. This team truly helped bring my vision to life. Highly recommend

    Stellar shop! Stellar work! Stellar people! If you need…read moreanything artistically placed in a frame, GO HERE! Eric and Pat are friendly, knowledgeable and talented. I am so happy and pleased with the work they did for me! The pricing wasn't just fair, it was generous! Not only would I go here again, I will ONLY go here for my framing needs! (note for punctuation nerds: every exclamation point is well placed and well earned)

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    Our gallery and main entrance to Eco Framing.

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    4.8(242 reviews)
    7.9 miGourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
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    I had a framed artwork that broke when it fell and hit the ground. It was a fairly clean break,…read morealong the side joints, but some of the wood framing had chipped. I called four framing shops but none would touch a repair. It was a very large piece and I didn't want to spend $1-2K on a redo. Artistic Picture Framing agreed. It took 3 days, just over $100, and it looks good as new. Amazing!

    This review is long overdue. Thank you Artistic Picture Framing for your care, precision, time, and…read moreattention to detail. Rodolfo truly is a joy to work with and is so knowledgable about his craft. Couldn't have pictured (love a good pun) working with anyone else for the first framed piece in our son's nursery. While at a community holiday fare, we bought a super cool piece of art from a local vendor of a map of El Cerrito which includes my husband's work site. It's playful, colorful, and full of joy. After utilizing the Yelp app to find a framing company close by, we found Artistic Picture Framing. After meeting the crew in-person, we knew we were in the right hands. We worked with Rodolfo on choosing the right colors for the piece and chatted about becoming parents, the nursery we were building, and the magic we were hoping to encompass and build around from this staple piece. He captured truly what we were looking for at an affordable rate. Looking forward to utilizing this service for future art, so happy with the outcome!

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    Artistic Picture Framing - A large, cream-colored outer mat is used to draw focus, followed by a thin blue inner mat that complements the cool tones of the mountains

    A large, cream-colored outer mat is used to draw focus, followed by a thin blue inner mat that complements the cool tones of the mountains

    Artistic Picture Framing - Shadowbox, opening mat with fillet, museum glazing, linen mat

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    4.9(23 reviews)
    3.5 miDowntown Oakland

    I collaborated with Paul at Artistic Picture Framing (meaning Paul did all the work) on a special…read moreproject framing my horse's award buckles from the 2018 Appaloosa Reining Horse Association World Show. We went with a sort of ruggedized shadow box style using glare-proof museum acrylic (that won't shatter like glass), and the end-result is beautiful and totally exceeded my expectations! Paul (who's such a nice guy and a pleasure to work with) listened carefully and then applied his creativity and skill to capture exactly the look I wanted...sort of rustic with an authentic Western feel. He chose the perfect colors and textures for the backing and frame to make the silver buckles really stand out. The craftsmanship is just exceptional, with each buckle perfectly aligned and very securely mounted (he put a lot of work into this), showing real precision, balance and a real sense of skill and pride. The overall result feels solid/sturdy and looks artful and clean. He even installed heavy-duty hardware so that I can mount it to my horse's stall. It was fun discussing the project with Paul. He wanted to understand the meaning and significance of of the pieces being framed up and the theme and look I wanted and he absolutely nailed it. The turnaround was quick, the quality amazing and the display looks like something out of a Western art gallery even though it'll hang right where it belongs, on the wall of my horse's stall!

    I brought my handmade mosaic into the the Oakland store for framing and was assisted by Jess. Jess…read moredid a great job in every respect. Her communication was wonderful, she was very interested in the project, and made great suggestions for framing which enhanced and secured the mosaic. I will return for future projects with Jess!

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    Artistic Picture Framing - Framed this photo with a textured linen mat, added an elegant fillet to draw the eye inward, and enclosed everything in a luxury Roma frame

    Framed this photo with a textured linen mat, added an elegant fillet to draw the eye inward, and enclosed everything in a luxury Roma frame

    Artistic Picture Framing - Classic choice on a gold baroque style frame to tie the gold leaf and swirl elements, float mounted on a dark charcoal mat and museum glass

    Classic choice on a gold baroque style frame to tie the gold leaf and swirl elements, float mounted on a dark charcoal mat and museum glass

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