Picture Framing Centre
Custom Picture Framing, Digital Photo Frame
We can offer same day solutions
Open 6 days and anytime by appointment
Easy access location with free parking (Lake Road)
Enlargement, photos and Restoration available on-site saving you from running around
Pickup & Delivery service available
Computer Cut accuracy - the only Gunnar 601 in the Waikato!
Additional parts (i.e. engraving) can be sourced and supplied by us
Our Kodak Express store has Kdoak and other brands of Digital Photo frames, these can be ordered through our Picture Framing Centre as well.
Framing at its best
- original works of art
- Collections of memoribilia
- limited edition prints
- family portraits & other photographs
- university diplomas and degrees
- collectible items such as cards and stamps
- anything of sentimental value such as your child’s first drawing
- newspaper clippings
- anything you want to keep looking good
Matboards for artists & photographers
How can I display my photos/art easily for resale? Contact us at The Picture Framing Centre for ideas on the best way to quickly arrange bulk displays or exhibitions at prices that will not require your Bank Manager to approve!
Picture Framing Supplies
We offer a basic range of supplies for DIY'ers as well as Resellers and offer services for mat cutting or Chopping and Joining your own frames (conditions do apply).
Commercial & Wholesale
At peak capacity our workshop can produce very large volumes of finished frames with a variety of options to suit office spaces of all shapes and sizes. If you are an artist wanting to create a full exhibition of your work our Workshop on Lake Road is the best visit you can possibly make!
What is preservation framing & do I need it???
Preservation, or conservation (sometimes also called Museum), framing is a method of picture framing that preserves and protects artwork. We ensure that all the materials used for our framing will not harm the artwork, and will, as much as possible; protect the artwork from physical damage.
Our dedicated picture framers are kept up to date with the proper techniques and materials for preservation framing. If artwork is not properly framed in a preservation manner, it can fade, yellow, stain, even be burned by acids in inferior framing materials - causing irreparable damage and loss of value and beauty. Preservation framing is your best option, not only for protecting your precious images, but also for fully enhancing them.
Preservation framing matboards are made to be permanent, they feature colours that will not fade and cores that are pure and clean - attributes that will maintain the aesthetics of your framed pieces for years to come.
Protection from light damage with a quality glass designed for framing pictures effectively blocks 97% of the most damaging ultraviolet rays, those in the 300-380 nanometer range. When not blocked, these rays can fade and deteriorate all types of works of art on paper -- from priceless originals and limited edition prints to photographs.
In addition, preservation framing protects the integrity and value - be it monetary or sentimental- to all your artwork, photographs and memorabilia, preserving and protecting for the enjoyment of generations for future generations.
Bandana, shorts & boxers framed:
Quite a lot can go into making a frame! This cross section shows some of the more frequently used components.
