Bristol Picture Framing

  • Hidden Framers

    Warehouse F, Monarch House

    Smyth Road, 

    Bristol, BS3 2BX

     

    +44 (0) 117 953 1326

    framing@

    hiddengallery.co.uk

     

    Mon - Fri  |  9:30 - 5pm

    Hidden Framers is a Bristol-based workshop that specialises in conservation and museum level framingOur expert team have over 40 years of experience, and are responsible for framing the rare works in Hidden's collection. We are now pleased to extend our fully bespoke fine art framing service to individuals, businesses, artists, and galleries.   

    We pride ourselves on treating each individual artwork with the due care and attention it deserves. Using archival materials wherever appropriate, we specialise in processes which are reversible and work to protect your piece for years to comeIn addition, our broad range of mouldings and carefully mixed paints allows us to produce personalised frames to compliment your work.  

    From the moment you get in touch until the artwork is safely hung on your wall, each decision we make is in the best interest of your work.
    • Glass

      Glass

      We stock several types of glass including: 

      99.6% Anti-UV Glass

      Reduced Reflection Glass (70% Anti-UV) 

      Museum Standard Glass 

      Anti-UV Acrylic

       

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    • Mouldings

      Mouldings

      We stock a broad selection of factory-finish and bare wood mouldingsOur frames are commonly made from obeche, tulip, ash or oak wood, which are hand-finished with our own stains, paints and waxes.

       

       

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    • Bespoke Colour

      Bespoke Colour

      If you would like a bespoke-painted frame, we can mix an array of colours for you.

    • Other Materials

      Other Materials

      We use archival materials wherever appropriate. From the mountboard to the adhesives we use, our processes are reversible and protect your piece for years to come.

       

       

       

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  • Case Studies

    Just a few examples of the artwork we've framed
  • From a Banksy screenprint to your daughter's drawing to everything else that is far and few between, get in touch to discuss how we can best frame your artwork today!
     
  • Top Tips for Hanging Your Artwork

    The correct placement of your framed artwork will ensure its future safety and stability, safeguarding both its visual splendor and value. Therefore, we recommend the following: 

     

    Hang the Artwork Away from Sunlight
    It is critical that the work be hung away from bright or direct sublight. UV glass, despite having a 99% UV barrier, will still let through a small amount of damaging UV rays. Even household lighting can emit varying degrees of these rays. 
     
    Keep the Artwork Away From Heat Sources
    Heat sources such as radiators or firepaces, where temperature fluctuation can be extreme, may damage your artwork over time. 
     
    Avoid Hanging on External Walls
    These walls tend to be colder, meaning moisture can condensate on the back of frames, heightening the risk of mold developing. Similarly, keep artwork away from areas of high humidity such as bathrooms or kitchens that are not well ventilated. 

     

    Being a natural product, paper is affected by changes in the relative humidity of the environment in which it resides. Fluctuations in heat and humidity will cause paper to expand and contract, meaning it may develop a ripple or undulation over time. Rather than attempting to restrict this movement, we aim to mount pieces in a way that allow the natural expansion and contraction of the paper to keep rippling to a minimum, but maintaining a stable atmosphere is key to reducing this condition.