Preserving Memories Since 1969

Our Services

We are dedicated 100% to providing you the very best in custom framing

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Framing Services

Our frame shop provides a superior caliber of materials and meticulous artistry that ensures the framing we offer will last a lifetime.

Over 3,000 frame styles to choose from, more than any other custom frame provider in the greater Chicagoland area.
All of our frames are 100% wood or metal. Many of the wood frames we offer are from sustainably managed forests.
In house stock metal moulding custom cut, assembled and ready for pickup in 24 hours at The Framemakers.
Circle and oval frames in standard and custom sizes. Shadowboxes, Jersey Framing, etc.

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Matting Services

If you’ve recently inherited an item or picked-up an antique, a change of mat may be all you need to freshen up the art or to fit your décor. Many older mats are not acid free and are damaging your art. We have a fantastic selection of matting for something old or new.

Any size opening and shape (oval, arch, etc.)
More than 1,000 mat colors. Multiple openings.
Museum quality rag mats, textured finishes, metallic, fabric wrapped and more.

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Fabric Services

Create gallery worthy art when you choose our framing fabrics. We offer the highest quality fabrics designed specifically for the framing industry.

Custom hand wrapped fabric mats.
Thousands of colors and textures.
Fabric window mat or solid fabric backing compliment needlework, textiles, clothing items and more.

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Glass & Acrylic Services

You want to display your items, but you also want to preserve them for as long as possible. Don’t let your favorite items be damaged by sunlight and other potential problems. Choose our glazing services for a protective barrier.

Acrylic available up to 72 x 96 or 6 x 8 feet. All acrylic is "Framers Grade" 1/8 inch thick, no pits, marks, non-yellowing and comes in same finishes as glass.
Glass available up to 36 x 48 inches. All our glass is 98% UV protective in clear, non-glare or museum finishes.
Convex, antique style bubble glass or acrylic. 1/4 inch thick superior grade plate glass mirrors.

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Speciality Services

Our team of skillful accomplished experts, certified by the Professional Picture Framers Association, have the knowledge, style and imagination to bring your idea to life.

Cleaning - We can gently clean oil and acrylic paintings on canvas.
Stretching - We can gallery wrap or stretch your canvas on 5 different size stretcher bars.
Hand Stitching - We take the time to hand stitch your family heirlooms.

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Repair Services

The Framemakers can repair your chipped or broken wood frame. We also can cut down and rejoin most wood and metal frames.

Easels - We can replace broken or torn easels on photo frames.
Broken Glass - We have new glass we can put in, but we also have a limited selected of antique glass and convex glass.
Separated Frame Corners - We can re-glue and rejoin loose or separated wood frame corners.