ART on 5th

Custom Framing

Austin’s Premier Picture Framer

FRAME SHOP Tour

The Frame Experts

ART on 5th's framing is unique, even among other quality framers. What makes us different—and better? All good frame shops use the same quality components. Our difference is our unique design sense. We are truly custom frame DESIGNERS. First, instead of using colored paper mats, we use hand-wrapped linen mats to provide space between your artwork and the frame. Hand-wrapped linen is richer in appearance and has more depth, creating a more interesting visual experience. The neutral tones of the linen allow us to be more creative in our frame choices. Second, our frame selection is bigger than anyone’s. We have over 3,000 frame styles—not merely to say we have more. For us the selection is our design palette, enabling us to analyze you piece, discuss your home décor and choose 4 or 5 frames that will work perfectly with the artwork in your space.

Our attention to detail is unsurpassed. We use Kevlar (also used in bullet-proof vests) cords on the back of our frames instead of the braided wire which rusts and breaks over time. Acrylic is our preferred choice over glass--it never breaks and is much lighter. Other frame shops recommend non-glare glass. We don’t. Why? It makes your artwork look fuzzy and blurry because the non glare effect is achieved by them etching (scratching) the glass. Glare is natural. IF your space demands that there be no glare we have anti-reflection glass, called Museum Glass, which totally looks like there is no glass on the piece.

.. .. Try us once and we’ll be your framer for life. No one designs frames the way we do.Our design concepts are original, helping you to explore more adventurous ideas that will enhance your viewing experience, but not compete with your art.