FrameMasters is a well-respected wholesale framing supply distributor and retailer in the picture framing industry, servicing major artists and galleries in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan areas. President Don O'Neal and Vice-President Bob Moore began FrameMasters in 1979 with the unique purpose of operating a customer-friendly wholesale framing business with a real "hands-on" manner. Since then, they have set a course for the company's success with purchases of highly sophisticated, computerized framing equipment, and, as new technology came into play, their staff of skilled employees have kept pace with the new skills required to operate these advanced machines. The desired result was a retail framing store that can provide the quality and consistency to all its customers at competitive prices.
- ADDITIONAL PHONE: (800) 553-2467
Business highlights
46 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Winner of the 2014 SUPER SERVICE AWARD! Picture Framing, Framing Supplies, Mat Boards, Framing Accessories, conservation of art on paper, conservation and/or restoration of oils and picture frames
Fantastic. Excellent work at a great price. Highly recommend and definitely will only use them for all our framing needs from now on.
Description of Work: They framed three oil paintings; all original works.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Carrie C.
03/2016
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I was helping with the retirement of one of our own and had the responsibility for getting the shadowbox. I had little in the way of preferences from the honoree or his family but I knew what items they wanted included. I went to Framemasters and told them what I needed. I was looking for something classy that would complement array of tastes in style. Sherry worked with me for framing options to show the recipient and some layouts for the contents. The end product was beautiful and very well-received by our retiree and his family. I also want to note that during their construction time, the DC area had a blizzard that dump a couple of feet of snow in most areas, and they still completed it on time! Also, there was a little-known military item that was upside down, which was pointed out by one of the attendees. They happily fixed it at no additional cost and got it back to me in a few days. Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend for any framing projects, not just shadowboxes.
Description of Work: Designed, built, and populated a shadowbox for a military retirement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from FrameMasters
Dear Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your recent purchase of a shadowbox retirement presentation gift through Framemasters. Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed Angie's List review of that purchase. Your taking the time to write of your experience will help others who have no idea where to turn, to consider Framemasters for their framing needs. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Sincerely, Bob Moore, V.P. FRAMEMASTERS
Jacquelyn K.
12/2014
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
It went very well. We had a large numbered print matted and framed. We wanted special matting done and the gentleman that helped us was very knowledgeable and professional. He knew the stock perfectly. He made good recommendations and spent quite a bit of time finding just what we wanted. The finished picture came out even better than we expected. The other picture was a smaller numbered print. He worked that picture in the same way until we found what we wanted. We are very happy with both pictures and we would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had two pictures matted and framed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Response from FrameMasters
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience with Framemasters. We are pleased with your kind words about our work. We look forward to the next time that we can help you with your framing needs. bob@framemasters1.com
Cory L. C.
09/2014
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
FrameMasters is the real deal. Their quality and service are fantastic and their pricing cannot be beat! I owned a frame shop for years as part of an art gallery and I cannot recommend FrameMasters enough. We even used to have them handle some big framing jobs for us during the busy seasons. Top quality. Now that I no longer have the frame shop, everything I need framed, I take to FrameMasters. I send everyone I know here without hesitation!!
Description of Work: Framed a large vintage poster.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from FrameMasters
Dear Angie's List member, Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review of Framemasters. Thanks for the good words about our service. We look forward to helping you with your next project. Sincerely, Bob @framemasters1.com
Brian D.
02/2014
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I am a medical provider and have 30+ years of dealing with various framing companies. In short, they were the best by far. Price--you get more than paid for. Quality--art worthy. Timeliness--one day early. I plan to go back--and recommend them highly.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from FrameMasters
Dear Angie's List member, Thank you so much for your review of Framemasters in February, 2014. I missed seeing your review until now. I wanted to say how much your good comments mean to our organization. We look forward to the next time that we can serve you. Sincerely, bob@framemasters1.com
Vicki C.
11/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
This is actually the second job that FrameMasters has done for me. The first job, done in June 2013, at a cost of $200, involved framing a certificate and accompanying medal. We were limited by wall space, so it had to be small enough to fit the space without crowding the contents. They did a perfect job with mat color and the frame is so perfectly cut and joined, you'd think it was one continuous piece of wood! The frame restoration job was a little different. FrameMasters does not do the restoration themselves. They sub it out to a restoration expert. My mother had been told years ago NOT to have the frame repaired because it would damage its value. Not so. Although there was a considerable delay due to illness of the restorer, the wait was worth it. You cannot tell the frame was ever damaged! She made a perfect repair, a perfect match of the base color, and perfect match of the gold accent. FrameMasters is a fairly small shop in an industrial area that has an extensive selection of frame choices. All varieties of woods and various other components from traditional to contemporary. You can choose from an extensive color selection and even an extensive range of prices. You will get excellent advice on how to properly frame whatever your project requires. They also have bins of ready-made frames in a wide selection of styles at bargain prices. FrameMasters has been in business a long time and I'm just disappointed I didn't know about them sooner. I will never take my framing to anyone else. In fact, I am in need of a custom-made mirror for my powder room and FrameMasters is doing that job, too.
Description of Work: Restored an heirloom family frame that is 100 years old.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$235
Susan B.
09/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I knew I wanted a floating frame, Frame Masters suggested different colored framing material. While reviewing framing materials they noticed some a little spot of acrylic paint had worn off. Frame Masters touched up the art work with just the right shade before I picked it up. I also asked them to attach wire so I could hang it either vertically or horizontally. I am happy with Frame Masters.
Description of Work: This frame shop framed a large acrylic painting I'd recently purchased.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
kolleen M.
06/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
Lady at store clearly explained what was needed and the cost. Gave estimate of time needed to complete project. Courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced frame and glass for same that had been broken when dropped.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Emily H.
06/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
They were so busy, it took over an hour for anyone to have time to put an estimate together for me. The quality of the framing is excellent. They did a great job and were very personable once I was actually able to talk to someone. It was just a long wait in a small space on a weekend. It also took awhile to get the framed item finished, but it was finished within the guaranteed time. The drawing was not that big, and neither the frame not the matting are fancy, so I thought over $200 to get it framed was a bit outrageous, but they deserve the excellent reviews they get on Angie's list in terms of quality and workmanship. I would use them again just because I know they do a good job.
Description of Work: Custom framed a drawing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
Sue N.
05/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
Shop always does a beautiful job. They have a wide selection of frames and I have found them to be better priced than other frame shops. When I am there, there are often artists getting a large number of works framed.
Description of Work: Framed a large piece of needlework.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$192
John C.
05/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
Helped with selection of matting and frame. Delivered on time.
Description of Work: Custom framing and matting of print
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Michele M.
04/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
They did a very nice job. Sherry spent a great deal of time with me, going through many different frames and mattings until I was satisfied that I had exactly what I wanted, and it turned out so beautifully.
Description of Work: I used them to frame an etching that I had.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Patricia M.
04/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
Always take your work with you that you want to have framed.
Description of Work: Actually, we have been using Framemasters for years & just found out they are on Angie's list. We want to recommend them for every framed work or mirror you wish to hang in your home. Their work has always been top quality with the best prices. Their wonderful staff is very helpful with suggestions for mats, frames & glass for your works. As a portrait painter, I often negotiated the framing as part of the commission & always took my works to Framemasters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Mark J.
02/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
When I first went in, they were friendly and welcoming. They were very helpful in finding a frame the was the color I wanted and that would hold the flag with an inscription inside the shadowbox frame. They even called back to ensure they had the instructions correct. The framed flag was ready when they said it would be and it was exactly what we wanted.
Description of Work: We had a gold star flag my husband's mother had kept in her window during his 26 years of active duty framed in a shadowbox frame with an inscription inside on a small metal plaque.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Nicole F.
02/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I had a large sized weaving from Peru that I wasn't sure on how best to frame. Framemasters had good advice on style and executed brilliantly. I love what they did and happily display it in my home. I used to work in galleries and tend to be picky when it comes to quality framing and this company delivered.
Description of Work: Framed and matted large sized weaving.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Philip F.
02/2013
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
The job went as planned. No problems. The prints look great! I would highly recommend Frame Masters for their quality and price.
Description of Work: We had three large prints framed. Bob helped my son pick out the frames and matting and was very helpful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Judith G.
09/2012
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I was looking for framing for a print that is a wedding gift for my daughter. I found Frame Masters here on Angie's List. I got 10% off for being a new AL customer on top of the best prices I have found for top quality framing. I entered their Fairfax shop to find the best selection of frames I have seen. The service was impeccable and friendly. I got great recommedations from Shirley (who was very knowledgable) and picked the frame and mat quickly. It was done in far less than the 10 days allowed and looks simply awesome. I will definately use Frame Masters again and recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Frame Masters was just simply the best experience I have ever had with framing. The selection was amazing, the service top notch, and the price the best I have found. Forget your Michael's coupon, this is the place to go. I had a high end art print that is a wedding gift for my daughter framed with multiple mats and museum glass. The result is beautiful and was such a reasonable price! It was also done in under the estimated time. 100% the best!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Melissa S.
04/2012
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
My husband and I recently returned from a trip to India and Nepal. While we were in Nepal we acquired a beautiful Buddhist Mandala painting. After reading the wonderful reviews on Angie's List we decided to take the painting to Frame Masters for an estimate on framing. Frame Masters has a very large selection of frames to choose from. We were delighted to find a frame that had detailing that we saw in architecture throughout India and Nepal. After a meeting with one of Frame Master's framers we were sure that we had the correct frame and matting. The price was very good considering the quality of the frame and service. The associate at Frame Master's gave us a estimated date that they would have the order ready. I got a call two days prior to the date to let me know that they had completed the order ahead of schedule. I went to pick it up right away. When they unwrapped the framed painting I was awestruck; it was just beautiful! If that was not enough the associate carried the painting to my car to help me load and secure it. We will be going to Frame Masters for all of our framing needs in the future. Thank you for such high quality service!
Description of Work: Framing of precious art.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
carolyn F.
09/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
the frames are absolutely beautiful--the mat perfectly matches the color of the blueprints...the glass is so clear and doesn't reflect that you can barely tell its there. $700 bucks is expernsive--but for how big they were, and what they required (and the type of wood the frame was and glass) it was VERY reasonable. we could have gone to ACMOORE and gotten a similar estimate for not nearly the same quality. the customer service was top notch--he helped but it in the car and even helped us pack it in with bubble paper so it wouldn't break the glass (even though we were only a few miles from home). wonderful experience--i would recommend using them to anyone. AND they honored the angie's list discount.
Description of Work: framed an original blue print that was ~ 3' x 4' large and its accompanying print that was ~ 2' x 4' large. both were original documents from the mid 1900's...helped us pick out a frame, museum glass, and mat
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Janel B.
06/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
The job went great. The guys I worked with were very good guy. They new their information, and gave great recommendations for the frames. I am very happy with the finish project.
Description of Work: They framed three large movie posters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
JENNIFER W.
06/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I am very happy with them. They do good quality work. It is a relative reasonable price compared to other places.
Description of Work: They did art faming for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Linda W.
04/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I probably have had a dozen things framed by them in the last one year. I've had over $2000 worth of work done by them since January. They are very, very good. I've used a lot of different framers and they are really good.
Description of Work: Their last visit was about a month ago for some frame work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Brooke B.
04/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
They did a marvelous job on everything. It is just fantastic and they were great to work with. They had good ideas and they are really a bunch of good guys who know what they are doing. Their pricing is really good, compared to some other places. They got them done early and I would absolutely use this company again.
Description of Work: I used Frame Masters to do two frames. One was a piece that I had drawn back in college and the other was a 1914 War Bond poster. They are fairly extensive size wise.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Barry N.
03/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
Overall, it was a good experience. They did a good job and delivered the painting for me (for a charge, of course!). The only thing I didn't like is that it took much longer than I expected. Because of the size of the painting, they had to order a stretch bar. This was fine, I just didn't know why it was taking so long. The quality of the work, though, is great and I would use again.
Description of Work: Framed an 8x4 painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Anatoli K.
02/2010
5.0
picture framing
 + -1 more
I had four paintings framed at Frame Masters. One of them rather large (2 3/4' x 3'), the rest smaller. I dropped them off one day and picked them up some 3 weeks later, which was in line with the estimates I was given when dropping them off. The work was done very well, no issues with quality. Excellent service, no concerns to report. What impressed me the most was the amount of patience the staff showed. I had my mother with me selecting the materials for the frames (the paintings are a gift from her), and she is exceptionally picky and indecisive. We stayed there for definitely longer than an hour asking for help with different samples, trying them next to the paintings laid out on the tables, getting other samples, going back and forth... and the staff who were helping us remained patient and courteous throughout all this. Overall this was a pretty satisfying experience.
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.
*Contact business to see additional licenses.
Service Categories
Framing,
Glass and Mirrors,
Artwork/Murals
FAQ
FrameMasters is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FrameMasters accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, FrameMasters offers free project estimates.
No, FrameMasters does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FrameMasters does not offer a senior discount.
No, FrameMasters does not offer emergency services.
Yes, FrameMasters offers warranties.
FrameMasters offers the following services: Winner of the 2014 SUPER SERVICE AWARD! Picture Framing, Framing Supplies, Mat Boards, Framing Accessories, conservation of art on paper, conservation and/or restoration of oils and picture frames