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Best Frame Shops has new ownership. And our new owner Nancy has exciting plans to upgrade services, creativity and prices. In the meantime, we will be closed to the general public except by appointment for special projects. So if you need advise, recommendations or assistance with a variety of custom home products just give us a call and ask for Nancy. 760-432-8995. Or send us an email at info@bestframeshops.com. If we can't help you right away we will refer you to someone who can. Cheers

Never Undersold for Museum Quality Custom Framing starting at $19.99 with wood frames, conservation glass, acid free mats... And Everyday Special Savings with 50-90% off over 200 plus Premium Wood Mouldings for Picture and Mirror Framing...Commercial Volume Discounts.

Just a few of the ways we provide the quality of acid free mats, uv protective glazing and real wood mouldings at major savings. **

We specialize in the creative, the unique and the imaginative when it comes to custom framing designs. For wall art, three dimensional works, awards, trophies, etc. with a full range of Imaginative picture framing and mirror framing designs by art and design specialists. Another example of services you can't get at the big box stores. And yes these award winning custom framing and custom mirror framing service are available for all our sale and discount programs. More examples

Our principles have over 80 years in the art and framing business. Our chief technician is a former Aaron Bros. and Michaels regional manager and trainer. There is probably nothing he or we can’t do when it comes to framing art, mirrors, or objects. Unfortunately due to advancing age, our hands shake a lot, our eyesight is poor and we don’t have the strength to lift anything bigger than a 16 x 20 frame. So we hire these young whippersnappers to do a lot of the work under our experienced direction and inspection. These youngsters are great because not only do they have the strength to work on the big jobs, but they can also operate these new-fangled, high-tech sophisticated computerized devices and systems we use to improve creativity, speed delivery, produce precision products and lower costs. Experienced pros and tech savvy youngsters make for a great product at a reasonable price.

And we apologize that we are a little hard to find and very cramped. We can’t pay big box retail rents without keeping our very skilled employees at minimum wages. That would not be fair. Nor could we keep our prices at levels that customers have told us are often 1/2 the big box stores.

Deborah O (1/18)

Just picked up my third special framed picture and could not be happier. John listened to what I wanted and made several suggestions along the way to create a beautiful framed picture. What a difference going to a framing specialist can make. I highly recommend the Best Frame Shops in San Marcos! (repeat customer)

Steve G (12/17)

John does a high quality job at a reasonable price. He offers a wide variety of custom frames and mats, and he does a great job building out your order. You can trust Best Frame Shops with your collectibles and valuables. I have been given an expected completion date each time I have worked with them and they always have it ready. I won't go anywhere else. I know that my pictures and art will be enhanced by the beautiful and professional work they do. (repeat customer)

We often receive inquires about undertaking repairs or modifications to existing frames or framed works. Such work can be extremely problematic with frames warped, dried out, or corners damaged from the original joining technique. Sometimes the original frame of such low quality that it may be difficult to repair or even deframe the artwork. Similarly mats, glass and the artwork itself can be damaged. Without actually seeing what you wish to repair or modify it is not possible to provide a reasonable estimate of cost or even feasibility. Keep in mind also that we do not stock "regular glass" or old fashion "non-glare" glass as we only use conservation glazing products, including non-reflective versions, of either glass or, our preferred medium, scratch and break resistant clear acrylic in either regular clear or museum anti-reflective versions. Our minimum fee for repairs or modifications is $120 in order to insure that enough time and attention can be given to the project in order to maintain our usual high standards.

We do the custom framing jobs others can't...oversized items like flags or large antique French posters. We work with hand wrapped fabrics in your choice of colors and materials for liners and unique mats, special mat openings, multiple special shaped openings, three dimensional objects,..just about anything that needs a decorative and protected mount for wall or floor.
And we build everything from scratch cutting our frames and mats in house and creating the final product from the inside out so that everything fits and looks right. Many big box stores order prefab components from remote facilities and sometimes there are errors in size, color, style or design and it can take a long time to get a redo. More Examples.

***maximum size 24 x 30 in. Does not apply to museum caliber acrylic glazing which may be appropriate for larger sizes.
Developed originally for NASA applications, museum glass is often compared with having no glass at all to distract and distance the viewer from the art. Museum glass also provides maxium protection from the fading resulting from UV-3 rays from indoor lighting or from sunlight exposure.
Ideal for fine prints, photographs and watercolors or just about anything that needs the protection of glass. And now it is easier to manage in your home with its easy-to-clean, more durable surface.
How can we do this you ask as this can add hundreds of dollars to a custom framing project?
Best Frame Shops sells so much glass, we get a special industry price and, as usual, pass on the savings to the customer.

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