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The Great Frame Up
Sheet Metal and Ornamental Metal Fabricate, Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement, Steel Beam Fabrication Service,
About us
We specialize in custom matting, mounting and framing all kinds of art and heirlooms from inexpensive posters to original works or fine art prints to old family photos. Shadowboxes are also created to hold sporting jerseys, vinyl records, medals, pennants and even violins. Gregory, the owner, has been custom framing since 1990. Stacy, the store manager, has been custom framing since 2009. We use only preservation materials such as cotton matting and ultra-violet filtering glass. Many of the frames are made here in Wisconsin and the matting is manufactured in the United States. Because every piece is created by hand, we ask for at least 2 weeks to complete each order. We can rush framing jobs for special occasions in a few days and possibly the same day if we have the materials on hand. Our prices are competitive and you won't find people who care more about the work they do anywhere else. We take great pride in the relationships we have with our customers. No appointment needed, come visit us any time!
Business highlights
36 years of experience
Services we offer
Custom matting and framing.
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.958 Reviews
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Louise J.
Jan 2018
Very well. Always a bit expensive but worth it for archival and quality work.
Kathleen C.
Aug 2017
As always, Great Frame Up was just fantastic. The staff are friendly, helpful and patiently took the time to work with me to select exactly the best frames for each piece. It's clear they take pride in their work, creative process and professionalism. Highly recommend.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"Aw, thank you so much! We really appreciate it that you let us help you with your framing needs, whatever they may be. And it is always a pleasure working with you!"
MARTHA M.
Jul 2017
They were very professional, suggested appropriate timeless framing and protective glass that protect and enhance the art-work without over-powering it. The results were well-done and completed in a timely manner. They are my go-to business for framing.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"Thank you for leaving a review, we appreciate it very much! And we look forward to seeing you the next time you need anything custom framed. :)"
Gretchen H.
Jun 2017
Great. When the frame requested wasn't available in time, they substituted a frame of higher value for the same price to make our deadline.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"It is truly important to us that our customers are happy with the finished product every time. :)"
Pamela C.
May 2017
The framing is always perfect and they are so helpful in choosing mats an frames, You cannot go wrong with this business.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"We highly value the trust and loyalty of our customers. We look forward to serving you again in the future! :)"
Ariella S.
Apr 2017
The work performed has always been stellar and excellent quality. The owners really know their trade very well and are always willing to give an opinion - and usually their opinions are very good! I don't really have an eye for matting or framing, so I rely on their expertise when I go in there for framing services and they haven't steered me wrong yet. We've framed everything from inexpensive photographs that we purchased on vacation to expensive original pieces. Everything has come out perfectly.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"I am delighted to hear how pleased you are with everything we've framed for you. We truly do our best and it does our hearts good to hear it when our customers are happy with our work. Thank you so much. It's always a pleasure working with you. We always look forward to seeing a friendly face!"
Cheryl S.
Apr 2017
Great, the colors and materials used were better than I thought they would be.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"Very glad to hear it! We aim to do our best but exceeding expectations is even better! Thank you so much for the kind review!"
Nancy I.
Feb 2017
I've used them at least 5 times and keep going back.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"It's always nice to see a friendly face and always a pleasure working with you!"
Lindsay F.
Jan 2017
I really liked how they framed the pieces with the matting and the frame. Their suggestions on matting were superb as well.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"Very good to hear. We do our best!"
Tammy R.
Jan 2017
It was more expensive than I planned on, but maybe I just am not up on how much these things cost. The person I worked with spent a long time trying out different options and we found something my daughter and I were very happy with. They did a meticulous job putting it together, and we were very pleased with the final product.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"We are very happy to hear you were pleased with how it turned out. Thank you for including a photo!"
Lindsay F.
Aug 2016
Their quality of craftsmanship was superb. Also, their help in choosing frame and matting was excellent as well!
Response from The Great Frame Up
"Thank you very much for the kind words, we do our best! It was a pleasure working with you!"
Gail S.
Jul 2016
They did an okay job, but the needlepoint needed to be stretched out a bit more. After framed, there were still unnecessary wrinkles. Also, there were all sorts of restrictions on the "deal" I got. It wasn't exactly bait-and-switch, but it wasn't as good a deal as it seemed at first. Actually, even with my deal, it was VERY expensive, even though it was not a large picture. Finally, the woman who waited on me was not very friendly. I will not go back there.
Response from The Great Frame Up
"I'm sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the wedding needlepoint we stretched for you a year ago. The only restrictions with Groupon coupons are that no other offers apply (we don't double discount) and they are only applicable toward a custom framing order. You chose to use premium non-glare glass for your piece which is the most expensive option and your total came to $120. We would discourage Angie's List members from purchasing Groupons as the 25% discount we offer is a significant discount on it's own. Please do feel free to bring your piece in any time and we'll definitely try to get those wrinkles out at no cost."
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Jacqueline W.
May 2016
They really did a nice job framing several things for me.
Heather O.
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FAQ
The Great Frame Up is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
The Great Frame Up accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, The Great Frame Up offers free project estimates.
No, The Great Frame Up does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Great Frame Up does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Great Frame Up does not offer emergency services.
No, The Great Frame Up does not offer warranties.