framing prints and graphics
Přísečná near Český Krumlov · 25 min from Č. Budějovice · Free consultation
what's involved
For a signed print or a limited edition, one thing decides its future value: how it was framed. An acid mat and ordinary glass will, over the years, yellow the work, cover it in brown spots and fade the pigments — and the collector's value is gone. That is why we frame prints, lithographs and artist's editions by conservation methods only: acid-free mats, pH-neutral tapes, Tru Vue museum glass with a UV filter up to 99 %. Every sheet is mounted reversibly, so it can always be safely removed.
what you get
Acid-free materials
Archival mats and pH-neutral mounting. No acid boards quietly destroying the print from within.
UV protection
Tru Vue glass with a UV filter up to 99 % protects the pigments from fading. Museum Glass for works where you want to risk nothing.
Reversible mounting
We mount the sheet so it can always be removed without damage. No permanent glue on the work itself.
Matting with care
200+ mat shades — single, double, fabric. We design the proportions to the work, not to a template.
Protecting value
For signed prints and limited editions we recommend the level of protection that holds the collector's value.
Mounting certificate
On request we issue a certificate describing the materials and techniques used — proof for insurance and for future restorers.
how it works
Bring in the print. We assess its condition, technique and value.
We propose a mat, frame and type of glass. For valuable prints we recommend the conservation option and explain why.
We mount the work — acid-free mat, reversible mounting, museum glass.
We hand over the finished piece. On request we include a mounting certificate.
25 min from Budějovice
In Přísečná you'll find a choice of 1,000+ Larson-Juhl profiles, museum-grade standards and a personal, unhurried approach. The consultation is free.
questions and answers
Why does acid-free matting matter for prints?
Ordinary board contains acids that gradually cause yellowing and brown spots (foxing). An acid-free mat prevents this and so protects the value of the work too.
What is reversible mounting?
The work is mounted so it can always be removed without damage. We use no permanent glues directly on the sheet — which is essential for collectible prints.
Is museum glass worth it?
For signed prints, limited editions and works exposed to light, absolutely — it protects against 99 % of UV and prevents the pigments fading. For ordinary reproductions a cheaper option is enough.
How much does framing a print cost?
It depends on the size, the mat and the type of glass. We tell you the price upfront and with no obligation — and we always offer both a conservation and a more economical option, so you can decide by the work's value.
do you have a print that deserves professional framing?
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