I have a huge print made with crystal beads, a Rodney Lough seascape of the Monterey coastline. 76 inches by 36 inches. Crack In the Wall framed this for me at the lowest competitive cost, gave the best advice and as a special favour came and hung it on my wall. Mickey, the owner is so knowledgeable and experienced and it was a pleasure to work with him. He has a huge collection of frames and many helpful suggestions on framing your artwork. read more

Amazing job and quick turn around time on the frames. Thank you Crack In the Wall! I found my new frame place! read more

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This was my first time ever getting a large print professionally framed - and it definitely won't be my last thanks to Mickey! He made the process easy and stress-free. I had initially thought I wanted a white frame but he chose this gorgeous sand colored frame that matched my print perfectly. The frame was done in less than 48 hours - truly incredible. I put it in my room and stare at it all day long. It looks amazing and really brightened up my space. Highly recommend CITW! Thank you, Mickey! read more

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Amazing quality work. I have more pieces to retrieve from storage that I will bring to Mickey. I won't take my business anywhere else.

I go to Crack in the Wall for all my framing. The owner has the perfect eye for framing and displaying anything from art to diplomas to fabrics to mementos. He is patient and takes his time. read more

When I walk in on a proprietor who drops everything to focus on my project, its impressive. Mickey Maynard has for 40 years been covering those cracks in the wall with elan and panache in a craft that's quickly vanishing. My friends at Little Lion wanted to resurrect their exterior menu display and the universe brought both these artists together...so next time you wanna frame that artwork, or memorialize dad's stuff in a shadowbox, find Mickey at the edge of the Sports Arena parking lot. Accepts cc read more

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Support with design and working with Mickey is the best - never going to a generic framing shop again. I have not even received the finished frame (will review again once I have), but can say Mickey provides best customer service I've received in a very long time. He was so easy and wonderful to work with, has a great eye for design, and was incredibly helpful in pulling together a frame within my budget that still looked as good as the pricier options. Crack in the Wall is my new go-to for framing needs and I'm excited to see the finished result. read more

I contacted 3 places to see if they could do the job for me and they were the best and delivered. Some would not/could not pick up and deliver. Some were exorbitantly priced. Crack in the wall was just right. Here is what I needed: 1 glass replaced on a framed picture. Dimensions 33" x 40" with about a 1" frame border around it. I needed it picked up and delivered to my office downtown. They gave me a fair price and were VERY easy to work with. Mickey and his associates did what others would not do for us and I believe that my requests were reasonable. I would use them again in a heartbeat and I suggest that you give them a try too. read more

Someone recommended this place to me and it is hidden inside a small complex next to Black Angus by Sports Arena Blvd. I took two huge photos to get framed. Mickey the owner was real nice and helpful giving me all these cool ideas for the photos and choosing the right frame for them. I said - I want it simple, not too fancy and right for my budget. He wanted to know where I took the photos. I told him give me a discount and I'll tell you where and the story behind it. I got them after 2 weeks. He did a good job. Price was good for the frames we agreed to use. read more

DO NOT EVER GO TO MICHAEL'S/AARON BROS. EVER AGAIN TO FRAME YOUR STUFF! This is the place to go if you value your photos, memorabilia, paintings, antiques, or whatever else you want framed. I've known the owner, Mickey, for about a decade now. Thank God they didn't go out of business because I don't know where I'd go to get my stuff framed. Mickey is a real pro. He's a fellow artist, and he's very honest. Sometimes, we'll sit there for an hour picking out one frame for a piece of artwork and talk about art. He cares about your stuff, unlike Aaron Bros./Michael's where they hire some teenager or weirdo with an attitude that just basically throw your sh*t around and scratch it. Believe me! I tried NOT going to Mickey one time to save money. I was hugely pissed off when my stuff came back from AB or Michael's dented. Coupon or no coupon, I'm not paying for my stuff to get mangled. They're located in the lonely mall across from the Target before you get to the Sports Arena, turn at the Black Angus. It's in that mall. If it looks empty, it's not! Just call for Mickey, and he'll come right out to help you. Crack in the Wall has a very good selection of frames, mattes, and advice on art and frames and mattes! Simply, if you care anything about your stuff, bring it here. You'll be so happy. read more

What a find. I'll be a loyal customer to Mickey as he was such a kind and knowledgeable designer to me. Time was not an issue as he worked with me on my pieces of art. Mickey has a great eye for color, tone and scale, and I trust his judgement on the choices he helped me reach. Please, don't hesitate to come here for your framing needs. There is no high pressure sales...only a highly knowledgeable artiste, Mickey, who wants your art work to look fabulous. I highly recommend this little crack in the wall...you won't be disappointed. I'm a customer for life. Thanks Mickey read more

Couldn't have been happier with my experience here. I came in with an odd request to have a piranha framed for fathers day. It was short notice and they were able to complete it within a couple hours, saving me for fathers day. It came out great and my dad loved it, many thanks to Mickey and Katie for making it happen. Will definitely use them again! read more

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I was visiting a friend in San Diego and had purchased a print that I wanted to have framed for a birthday present. I found Crack in the Wall because it was close to where I was staying, and from the website I was impressed with the owner's experience and the length of time the store has been in business. I had a general idea of what I wanted done, but Mickey spent a lot of time trying out different combinations of mats and frames until we found just the right materials. Mickey shared his professional opinion on what looked good and what didn't, but above all he wanted to be sure that I was happy with the final result. This was on a Monday. I was in town only for the week, so I asked if it could be finished by Friday. Mickey said he would try, but it depended on availability of the framing material. I was thrilled when I received a text of the framed artwork early Wednesday. The final product was perfect - it looked even better than I had hoped for. The work was high quality, and Mickey definitely has an eye for color and proportion. read more

Outstanding attention to detail by passionate craftsmen. Strongly recommend Crack in the Wall for all your framing needs. By far the best framing shop in San Diego! read more

I've been to CITW quite a few times, and can't believe i haven't left a review yet. Their selection and customer service is something you will not get from a chain store or even another mom and pop framer. Production time varies depending on his current workload, but it's well worth it in the end. Every piece has been produced exactly as specified, but watch out for color variances on display and newly ordered wood frames. Mickey and I corrected one issue by buffing the frame with Steel pad and the other he let me know it was different before completing the framing. I ended up picking another frame and was happy in the end. There is no one else I would go to for framing. read more

The staff were masked, polite and prompt. My old portrait and mat no longer look their 35 years of age.

I had two other pictures framed...at one of the most ridiculously pricey framers in the city. It was only ONLY ok ...! I had trepidation in even calling Crack in the Wall, because of the past experience. Well, a young woman answered with a friendless that I instantly felt! She invited me to come over to talk about my glass replacement. I did and met her and I met Micky. They both are terrific and I instantly felt like this was going to be OK. Micky explained everything and all of the costs. I was so please that I would not have to do into debt for my art passion! Two days later, I have a lovely beautiful re framed piece. The communication from Micky was spot on, timely and informative. I am now having four more pieces framed and I am going to bet that will cost less than the other place and will be a much more enjoyable experience. Thanks for doing great work at a wonderful fair price. You guys rock! Gordie read more

Great service! Came and picked up the frame and repaired, brought back old glory to office! Thank you!

Love Crack in the Wall! The workmanship and service is amazing! They texted me when my framing was done. This is the only framing shop that I am using. read more

I've now had 8 pieces of art framed by Crack in the Wall and I am very happy with my experience. After going to Michael's and Sharon bros. and not being entirely happy with the service I discovered this frame location on the internet. Mickey (the owner) has very reasonable quotes and is very proffesional in his craft. The finished products are lovely. I really couldnt be happier with the end result and will never go anywhereelse again. Make this your framing needs location! read more

Informal, honest, and friendly service. Mickey the owner resurrected a frame of ours and probably saved us close to 100 bucks. Highly recommended. I've gone back a couple of times for stretching and framing jobs, and have been very satisfied. read more

Although I am an avid yelper, I have never made any comments on the establishments I have found on here. I also have never been in the market for custom frame work, until yesterday. Found this spot and my experience was beyond 5 stars. Mickey is an absolute craftsman at his trade. Not to mention blew me away with a text saying that my custom project was ready for pickup In less than twelve hours! I'd give this place 10 stars! Thanks Mickey! read more

I wasn't sure he was still in business until I googled Mickey's shop. It has been several years, but I still remember the outstanding service that I received. From what I have been reading, I can still expect the service now as I I received then. read more

Awesome customer service! Finished a rush order in about an hour! Great price too!

I had a print that required an oval cut out in the mat. Aaron Bros. said it would take ten days just to get the mat cut because of the oval shape. I took it to Crack in the Wall where Mickey helped me select the right mats and frame. He then took me in the back room to show me his machine for cutting round and oval shapes - so no long wait. And he completed the framing a day earlier than I had requested. read more

I recently had my acupuncture license and degree framed at a Crack in the Wall, and Mickey provided exceptional service from beginning to end. As a new business owner, I explained that I had a budget, yet I wanted things to look nice and remain within my color scheme. He helped me make the appropriate frame and mat selections to achieve my goals, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He gave me realistic expectations about his turn-around time, and was able to get the work done sooner than anticipated (in December, which is a busy month with the holidays!). I had a great experience at this place, and I will definitely return for other projects and recommend to my family and friends! read more

Mickey is great at his craft very polite and efficient this is my second time using crack in the wall and it will not be my last.

Mickey was just great from the time we walked in with our large landscape painting to be framed. He used his framing knowledge and artistic taste to help us sort through the various styles and finishes in stock to fit it perfectly, spending over an hour with us. He was patient and kind as we finally chose the perfect frame that enhances the beauty of the painting. It was so helpful to have Mickey to bounce our ideas off in seeing what frame works the best. We were given a reasonable quote for the work and we were absolutely "wowed" when we went to pick up the piece. The service we got here was top notch, the craftsmanship of the work was spot on so we couldn't be happier with our new beautifully framed painting. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality framing, old fashioned customer service and all at a fair price. read more

I've now had three paintings framed by Crack in the Wall. I recommend this business highly. The first two paintings I had done by Crack in the Wall when I discovered the place about three or four years ago. Mickey, the owner, was exceedingly helpful in terms of my selection of the frames. He did not impose his own personal opinion at all, but rather gave me several options based on my description of what I was looking for, and left it open-ended to make sure that I was getting what I really wanted. He listened carefully and we arrived at a framing/matting choice that made sense. Mickey also gave me a full range of pricing options and was understanding when I said I was on something of a budget. I had taken the paintings to another shop to get a quote, and their prices were much higher than Crack in the Wall's. (I also checked Michael's and Aaron Bros., and their prices weren't any better, and the framing staff inspired much less confidence when I asked questions about various options.) The prices Mickey quoted made sense, and he was very patient discussing the different costs for various kinds of glass or plexiglass, different frames, etc. It was a very un-stressful interaction, and Mickey was clearly very knowledgeable. He seemed much more concerned with making sure I was happy with how my painting was presented, and seemed to have no interest in trying to "upsell" me or anything that made the experience less-than-pleasant (I had never had a painting framed before). I made a selection and Mickey gave me a timeline of when the framing would be completed. A couple days later I got a phone call, and Mickey thought of an idea that would make the paintings' presentation better. The paintings had some related material in envelopes and I wanted Mickey to put them behind the frame so that I would not lose them. But Mickey realized they were strong visual elements and should be displayed as part of the paintings. He proposed creating a matted inset where these small visual elements could be visible underneath the painting. He said he would do this free of charge. It was a great idea -- I'd explain it further but then I'd have to discuss the type of painting and go into more details. Needless to say, it was much better than what I had in mind, and it turned out great. I was REALLY happy with the matting/framing of these two paintings, and the price was very reasonable too. Fast forward three years or so. I just today picked up a painting that I had framed at Crack at the Wall. I brought it in a couple months ago and I was hemming and hawing trying to select a frame. But before selecting the frame, I asked Mickey if he could clean the painting, which was a rather grimy oil painting from the 1940s. He said he would try to clean it, but if he couldn't (since he wasn't sure the process would work on this painting), I could apply the cost of the cleaning toward the framing. It turned out he opted not to clean it, so I applied the money toward a frame. Mickey was very patient with me selecting the frame! I must have spent 45 minutes looking over frames, and Mickey kept digging out different frame samples to show me how they'd present on the corner of the painting. We discussed the ways the colors and textures matched, etc. Again, Mickey didn't try to steer me toward any one frame -- it was more like he was listening to try to get the best understanding of what I really wanted. In the end, I selected a frame that I probably wouldn't have chosen in isolation, but that ultimately I believe is the absolute best frame I could have gone with. Once again, I am VERY HAPPY with the way the framing turned out on this painting! It looks GREAT. It was somewhat of an emotional decision for me because this is a very unusual painting and I have tied up a good deal of time, money and energy in acquiring it. The real plus to this story is that Mickey tested out some different methods to attempt to clean the painting, went ahead and cleaned it, and did not charge me extra for the cleaning. (I had already applied the cost of cleaning toward the framing.) So basically I got everything I wanted, and more, at a very reasonable price, and the painting is exceptionally well-framed in such a way that I feel like I'm set for the long haul -- I do not anticipate ever wanting to re-frame it for any reason. So in conclusion, I want to say that if you're in San Diego and you have a piece of art or whatever that you want framed, Crack in the Wall is a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED option. You will get friendly, knowledgeable, high-quality service from somebody who takes pride in excellence and customer satisfaction, and who runs his business in a low-pressure way that makes the entire process enjoyable. The bottom line, though, is that you're going to walk away very happy with how well your artwork is framed! read more

Micky is fantastic. Customer service is top notch with quick turn around. He is my go to frame spot. I can't wait to have more precious items framed at Crack In the Wall. read more

I'm so glad I chose Crack in the Wall to frame my art piece! Mickey was so helpful in making sure the frame accentuated and complemented the picture! He also made sure I was 100% in agreement with the decisions we made, it was a truly collaborative effort! It was well worth the time!!!! I will always go there when I need a piece framed, period. Thank you Mickey!!! read more

I'm so happy I found Crack in the Wall! For starters, I've never had anything framed before and was SHOCKED at the prices I received from Aaron Brothers, Michael's, and a small mom and pop shop in my neighborhood. I received bids from $450, $600, even $750! I wasn't interested in special glass, glazing, pH-neutral mat board, etc. This wasn't an original art piece or family heirloom, I was looking to frame a family crest history I ordered online for $60 that was printed on regular 'no big deal' paper. I just wanted it to look nice hanging in my house. Mickey's price was not only reasonable but my project was quickly completed and the end result looks great! Framing is not cheap and this definitely is not a discount framing shop. Crack in the wall will work with you to find what you like at a price you're comfortable with. I'll definitely be back here again with future projects! read more

I found this place by looking on Yelp, I live in the area (never even knew it was there!!) and have been all over--from Clairemont to Normal Heights looking for a good framer that doesn't charge an arm and a leg and does quality work. Finally I found one. I do Cross-Stitch as a hobby, mostly gifts for family members, and Mickey did a great job for a very reasonable price. (I checked with Michael's first and their quote was a good $50 more, even with a 75% off coupon.) I will not hesitate to go back to Crack in the Wall for my future projects. I had a very large picture redone at Michael's about 6yrs ago, I can't remember how much it cost, but it was a LOT and in comparison with Mickey's work, done in a very substandard fashion, both on the front AND back. read more

When newly arrived in San Diego and needing to find a framer, I researched on Yelp. Crack In The Wall's 5 star reviews led me to Mickey. My initial visit was to replace the broken glass in a framed picture which he did and then did not charge me. My next framing project consisted of Burmese pipes and elephant weights that needed a box type frame and a creative way to mount them. Mickey showed me many options. The one I chose was perfect in size, color, design and texture. He then helped me choose a beautiful silk backing and the finished result is stunning. Mickey offers great customer service and does outstanding work. Bonus: I enjoyed interesting conversation with him. I highly recommend this business. read more

My husband and I recently had our Shellback Certificates matted and framed by A Crack in the Wall. The selection process would have been overwhelming with the hundreds upon hundreds of frames and mats to choose from, but they took the time to help us by laying everything out, switching this frame and swapping that pattern, until it looked perfect. When my frames were ready I got a text message with a picture of the finished product. It was so sweet! The price was very reasonable and I will definitely be returning with more items to frame. I love local businesses and this is an example of why! read more

Followed the trail of five star YELP reviews to this jewel. I had two framed paintings and wanted to switch out one frame for the other. I walked in expecting to spend a fortune--buy a new frame, have it framed etc. Instead, Mickey basically volunteered his time, swapped out the frames and voila, quick, and super-helpful solution. The kind of service skills to bring back customers. I'm super happy that I found this neighborhood shop for my future home art/decor needs. read more

Great selection, great price and if it's in stock they'll frame it while you wait. I'll be using them again!

Excellent Customer Service!! Mickey did an amazing job restoring some items for our business. We would definately recommend them, and WILL be using them again in the future! read more

Crack in the Wall is awesome ! They did a great job with my soccer pictures and plaques! Would definitely come back in the future. Thank you guys for the awesome work. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Mickey is amazing and the framing on my picture was even better than I expected. After taking my art into other stores and getting very high quotes I looked to Yelp for help--so glad I did because I am incredibly happy with this recommendation. I am looking forward to taking my other pieces in to be framed. The quality is top notch and the prices are the lowest I found. Thanks Crack In the Wall! read more