THIS MAN IS A TRUE ARTIST…read more My grandfather was a picture framer. I know a lot about picture framing. I am elderly and have many pieces of fine art. I have been to many, many wonderful picture framers in my life. They have really done fine work. However, in my long life I have never seen such wonderful work as Rodolfo does. He has the eye of a true artist. His attention to detail is incredible. I brought him a painting that was 100 years old. The job he did is just beautiful. From the frame, the mat, and the glass look really wonderful. I could write much more about how gorgeous is store is, but suffice it to say that anyone who comes here will really be impressed. His prices are surprising affordable. I urge you to bring your framing needs to him. In addition, he is one of the nicest, kindest people I have met in my long life. A true gentleman.

I typically go into San Francisco for custom framing, but I thought I would try a local Berkeley…read moreshop this time to print and frame a photo for my daughter. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the experience. The person who assisted me was rude and disrespectful, and the instructions I gave for the framing were very poor. I came in knowing what I wanted and expected a professional, collaborative experience. Instead, I left feeling very uncomfortable and frustrated. Based on this experience, I will not be returning or doing business here in the future.

I found them on yelp, and boy. Am I happy I did. From the moment I walked in the store, the staff…read morewas extremely courteous and helpful. The finished product - - - can't give six stars so I have to downgrade them to five!!

My husband and I have gotten several special pieces framed here over the last couple years and the…read morecraftsmanship has always exceeded expectations! They seem genuinely happy to work with you on custom projects and do an excellent job. It can be pricey, as others have said, and custom framing is not for every piece I have on my walls at home, but for the special, one of a kind works, or things that require an unusual layout or presentation it is well worth the money!

Love Electric Works! Have had them scan/photo some of my larger paintings over the years and they…read morealways do a great job, with a friendly, professional customer service!

Kris is a magician! I've been using her exclusively for years because she's always able to…read morephotograph and make adjustments to provide perfect digital files of my complex artwork. Because I work with mixed media, I haven't found anyone else who can accurately capture my work- it has so many different areas of shiny/reflective graphite, magazine papers, and gold leaf, combined with deeply flat charcoal etc. It involves a high level of expertise and she always finds a way to use lights and technology to give me an excellent image. She's even been able to add in design elements after the fact. She's also quite flexible and routinely makes herself available to work with my crazy schedule and multiple changes. And, she's quick! I'm really lucky to have found her.

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.

This place is awesome! They're the "go-to" place for printing photos from a smart phone and…read moreuploading them onto their website, https://cheappetes.com/. Cheap Pete's has numerous locations and I go to their shop in Alameda. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and offer great service. The best salesperson at that location is Melissa. They've probably printed at least 50 photos from my iPhone with the largest at 20" x 20". Melissa will always take the time and show you your print request before you leave the store. Nonetheless, each and every time I'm incredibly amazed at the quality of the print because they're beautifully done. Now that's great service!!!

I had a large lithograph fall off the wall and break the very expensive frame…read more Mario repaired it & cleaned the surface. Excellent work.

I loved working with Bay Frames! I went out of my way from Sunnyvale to Fremont to use their…read moreexpertise for a Chinoiserie painting, and it was completely worth it. He thoughtfully considered my entire room and patiently walked me through multiple framing options across different styles and price points before we finalized the perfect one. Highly recommend for anyone looking for expert guidance and a truly personalized experience.

OMG- Jessica is everything! I had some old family video that needed to be digitized and she really…read morehelped me through the process. Embarrassed to admit that I became a little abrasive with her and her response was kind and gentle..reminded this crusty old gal what true human kindness looks like! Huge shout out to Jessica- and the shop- they do amazing work!!! Debbie

I needed to get a Live Scan done and was able to just walk in. Jessica was so sweet, helpful, and…read moremade the whole process quick and easy. Great experience!

We are obsessed with our kitchen remodel. Thanks to our project manager, Itay from Rhino Builders…read morefor being so organized and attentive. He was there throughout the whole project and even finished it ahead of schedule. I can't say enough great things about everyone who worked onsite. They have an amazing crew. Thank you so much.

Rhino Builders remodeled two bathrooms in our home, but the process was far from smooth and we…read moredon't recommend them. While the final result was decent, getting there involved a series of careless mistakes, lack of attention to detail, and poor communication. The project manager and foreman consistently over-promised and under-delivered, missing promised dates without informing us and often being unresponsive. The foreman was competent when present, but he was frequently pulled away to other jobs, leading to a lack of supervision and quality control. This caused us to spend a lot of time supervising the crew ourselves to ensure they didn't make careless mistakes, which felt like the opposite of the "trust" they claim to build. Some of the mistakes were basic but significant. They hooked up our new toilet to hot water, installed door trim out-of-level so that we are now unable to install doors, and did sloppy tile work that we had to ask them to begrudgingly redo. When issues arose, they often tried to fix things hastily, for example trying to fix the hot-water-toilet screw up by installing a flexible sink hose behind drywall instead of proper piping. Even the installation of a pocket door frame had to be redone from scratch after drywall had gone up, because the crew hadn't followed manufacturer instructions and left half the screws sitting on the floor. Throughout the project, we found ourselves having to step in and correct things or remind them to finish tasks they promised, which was both frustrating and time-consuming. By the end, we did not trust them at all to do things properly. Despite the challenges, there were a few positives. The interior designer they included with the project was fantastic, and they stuck to the original budget without adding surprise costs, except for one reasonable change order. Overall they are genuinely nice people in general and were not trying to rip us off. They did try to fix the problems we identified. However, these few good points didn't make up for the overall lack of quality control and communication, which is why we cannot recommend Rhino Builders.

We had a smooth and positive experience with Bay Home Remodeling. They completely transformed our…read morebathroom, and we are very happy with the results. Tom is knowledgeable, patient, and professional. He guided us through the entire process, including when and where to purchase materials and fixtures, and kept us informed every step of the way, including scheduling and passing inspections. His crew was efficient, skilled, and pleasant to work with. They maintained a professional attitude throughout the project and delivered quality workmanship. We were so pleased with the experience that we ended up adding a few smaller projects in our kitchen as well. Their pricing was reasonable, communication was excellent, and they delivered on their commitments. Most importantly, they earned our trust through their honesty, reliability, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend Bay Home Remodeling to anyone looking for a dependable contractor for their home renovation projects.

We recently decided to remodel our shower and contacted Tom and his company Bay Home Remodeling…read more From the very beginning, Tom and his team were outstanding. Tom and his crew are truly amazing -- knowledgeable, professional, respectful, and very clean! We are extremely pleased with their work and very grateful for the quality and care they put into our remodel. We will definitely be contacting them again when we are ready to renovate our second bathroom. Thank you, Bay Home Remodeling!

Awesome poster shop, seriously unreal selection, and solid framing services! Last week when I…read morewalked by though, its second floor location at the mall was gone. Super bummed.

My wife and I had a very disappointing experience at Virtual Framing in the Solano Town Center. She…read morefound a poster she liked, displayed in a clear plastic holder with multiple copies, and began pulling one out--assuming, as anyone might, that they were available for purchase directly from the display. Instead of a polite correction or guidance, the owner abruptly stormed out from the back and shouted "WHOA WHOA WHOA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"--startling both of us. My wife apologized immediately and tried to explain we weren't aware there was a specific process, but that didn't stop him from continuing to raise his voice and snatching the poster from her hands. He then gave us an unnecessarily condescending lecture about how "it's really just common sense." Even after my wife apologized again and said she would remember for next time, he kept going. His tone was rude, patronizing, and completely disproportionate to the situation. We decided to leave without buying anything because we simply didn't want to be treated that way. To the owner: if you don't want customers touching merchandise, that's completely understandable--but then clearly post signs asking people not to handle items without assistance. Don't assume people know your process, and definitely don't talk down to them when they make a simple mistake. Your behavior was unprofessional, and it ruined what should have been a simple, pleasant shopping experience. We won't be returning, and we sincerely hope others are treated with more basic courtesy and respect than we were.

Look no further for the perfect place to select the finishing touches for your home, office or…read moreanywhere you are wanting to make beautiful. Making beautiful home interiors is my profession and I always need help finishing up projects which is why I am so grateful to have Slate Gallery. Danielle and her partner Shelly are extremely knowledgeable about the artists they represent and they curate a beautiful collection. They are also able to source art from other galleries so when they don't have the exact thing a client wants they are able to pull from other local dealers. And not only that, they bring the art to my clients after they have spent time learning about what they want and where it is going to hang in the house. We have come to rely on them greatly here at LMB Interiors and our clients rave about their great service. I highly recommend.

I finally got to stop in at this new gallery in Temescal on my way home. The exhibit there now is…read moregorgeous, works by Jessica Martin, an emerging Bay Area artist. New exhibits every month, I look forward to finding a bit of Breathing Space at Slate when I need an art fix. Open Thu-Sat 10-5 + Art Murmur first friday nights, 7-9pm.