A good local framing shop. My wife and I have purchased framed artwork, framing services, and frames from Larry (the owner) over many years. I for one don't have an eye for coordinating colors and design, but no need to when somebody else has that talent. I love all the artwork that hangs on our home walls...it looks good and will last for years read more

The quality of work on the initial frame they did for me was horrible. Staples and pins from the back were showing through all the way around the mat of the picture and was a complete mess. Very unprofessional work. The owner, Larry, showed no interest in rectifying the situation, in fact, yelled at me that he couldn't do a better job on it. I had to tell him to stop yelling. A staff member stepped forward and said she would make it right and ended up doing a good job on the framing and handled it very professionally. The owner, Larry, continued to be rude, insulting and totally disrespectful when I picked up the corrected frame because he was so upset about having to fix his shoddy work. Pretty shocking behavior to say the least. The owner does not deserve to have your business when they behave so unprofessionally as well as provide such a inferior product and act as though that should be acceptable. It is not. I will be telling my friends and neighbors about my experience and suggest they not take their framing needs here. read more

Just saw there is a outstanding deal on living social. If you need any framing of something you have been putting off get going and get this deal. With or without the deal their excellent work is worth every penny and the results is worth it. Can't wait to see how my dog and horse photos frame up. Thanks guys it's always fun to come in. read more

I have had nothing but wonderful results from here. They did a beautiful job on 4 pieces I had framed here. I do not have the ability to match colors with frames with matting. Thank goodness they do. They were very helpful with everything and their prices are so reasonable that I won't go anywhere else. Very pleased with their work. Just saw a coupon in the amazon deals site got one now I have to find something else I need framed!! Thanks guys good job see ya soon. read more

I began using JT's about 17 years ago. I am an Interior Designer, and I have framed pieces for clients, as well as my own pieces. The staff has become family to me. We work so well together. They know what pleases me, sometimes even better than I do! Without going into detail, let's just say I'm a "high maintenance" client. I am very picky, and I want things "just so." The staff at JT's give it to me. With a smile and a hug! I enjoy framing here so much that I look for excuses to frame things that other people would probably toss in the trash. Ticket stubs, cartoons, bumper stickers--you name it, and I have probably framed it. Many years ago, while living in another state, I framed some posters without using UV protective glass. Needless to say, they faded to nothingness, and I can't get them back. The staff at JT's taught me about UV protective glass and acid-free mats, and all sorts of tips that make a piece last forever. These things come at a price, but if it's worth framing at all, it's worth doing right. Come to JT's and frame your treasures the RIGHT way! read more

I have used JT many times over the past few years! Always professional and the work impeccable. My man's cave wall looks beautiful and I love the attention to detail. Great work. Beautifully done. I'm never surprised by the quality of their work. Always top notch! read more

We were at several places and stopped in to frame two pictures. If you can't find what you need here... Your in trouble because the selection is outstanding and reasonably priced. In business 30 years and for good reason. Very professional and spent the time needed to pick out what we really wanted. Thank you!! read more

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I have had numerous things framed here, and am always impressed with their work. They bend over backwards to get your framing done when you need it. Really nice gallery items too! Very friendly and knowledgable. read more

JT's is probably the only high end custom framer outside of the city. Incredible attention to detail with extremely high quality materials. Service was top notch, too. read more

We met with the owner and staff member to pick out frame and mat options and we thought things went pretty well. They told us if we picked out a frame they had in stock it would be completed on a specific date. We showed up on that date and we were met by another staff member who informed us that it wasn't done and was very uncooperative and didn't offer a reason or an optional date. When we expressed our dissatisfaction she replied "when do you need it?" Our response . . . on the day the owner told us it would be ready. She then told us she'll have it completed by 3:00 PM that day . . . huh? We came back the next day and met again with the owner. He then informed us that there was a mistake and lack of communication with his staff and the frame we chose was not available so he took it upon himself to substitute it with a cheaper quality frame, never contacting us to ask if that was acceptable. We have (3) autographed player jerseys that we intended to have them frame for us . . . not happening. read more

I recently bought some furniture from here. They have a great sleection of furniture, they even have antique furniture which adds a great look to any house. They even have art galleries here which are fun to come to and look at the new talent that is coming about. read more

I've had many pieces of work framed at JT's Frames, from family photos to important pieces of art. The staff there listens to my request, gives good suggestions on color and frame style, and I am always thrilled with the finished product. There isn't much they can't frame or mount and the job is done quickly and professionally at a reasonable price. Thank JT's. read more

Great place owner has great sense of style gave us options that i would not have thought of really showed off our stuff if you want something cool this is the place read more

My husband and I had a large painting framed and at first we were extremely happy with the experience. The reason that I am giving JT's two stars is because we made the owner aware that the painting was to be hung on a large brick fireplace and basically he put hardware on the back of it that will not allow us to do that. When we were in the shop the owner was showed a picture of where it was going to be hung so he knew ahead of time. When I picked up the picture I complained about it and he told me that I should hire a professional installer to hang it. I just spent $600.00 having this painting framed and now he thinks I should pay for a professional installer to hang it instead of being provided the correct hardware? He provided me with the names of two professional installers. One installer was from Chicago and was extremely expensive. The other was from Fox Lake and would not keep an appointment. I called him to complain again about the hardware and he was very apathetic. The only thing he kept saying is he could not believe Jay Thompson Installations out of Fox Lake had provided such horrible customer service. JT's does a beautiful job framing but do not expect to be able to hang your artwork from them in your home without paying an arm and a leg for a professional installer. read more