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Picture Frame Shop Los Angeles, California

Frame 2000 has been framing art, photos, and memorabilia in Los Angeles since 1989. We do all work in-house with archival materials and museum-quality care.

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Common Problems

What Goes Wrong When Framing Gets Ignored

A lot of people in Los Angeles don't think about framing until something goes wrong. Faded photos, warped frames, and cracked glass are all problems we see every week. LA's intense sun is one of the biggest threats to unprotected artwork. You can learn more about how frames protect art at the Wikipedia overview of picture frames [1]. The good news is that most damage is avoidable with the right materials from the start.

Sun Fading From LA's Year-Round UV

Los Angeles gets over 300 sunny days a year. Without UV-protective glazing, photos and prints fade fast.

Artwork Damaged After an Earthquake

We get calls after every moderate quake in the area. Frames fall, glass breaks, and artwork gets scratched or torn.

Wildfire Smoke Getting Into Unprotected Pieces

During fire season, smoke can seep into frames and stain paper art or photos. Sealed conservation framing keeps smoke out.

Cheap Frames That Warp or Fall Apart

Box-store frames often use acidic backing and thin wood. In our experience, they start to fail within a few years.

Matting That Yellows and Stains the Art

Non-archival mats slowly burn the edges of photos and prints. We've seen pieces ruined by mats that looked fine at first.

Memorabilia That Doesn't Fit a Standard Frame

Jerseys, bats, and signed gear need custom shadow boxes. Standard frames just don't work for three-dimensional items.

Why Frame 2000

Framing Done Right the First Time

We've been at 707 Lincoln Boulevard in Venice since 1989. That's 37 years of framing art for Los Angeles homes, galleries, and collectors. We do every job in-house, so nothing gets shipped out or rushed through. And we use archival materials on every order, the expensive ones.

In-House Framing Archival Materials Since 1989

What to Expect When You Call Us

✓ We'll look at your piece and talk through the right framing options for your space and budget.
✓ You'll see a digital preview of your framed art using our Arteck Software before anything is cut.
✓ All work is done in our Venice shop by our own team, not outsourced.
✓ We use UV-protective glass and acid-free matting on every order to protect your piece long-term.
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Local Know-How

We Know What Los Angeles Art Needs

Framing in Los Angeles isn't the same as framing in other cities. The sun here is intense. Earthquakes happen. And wildfire smoke during fire season is a real threat to unprotected artwork. We've been working with LA homeowners and collectors since 1989, so we know what materials hold up here. Customers from the Arts District to Brentwood come to us for the same reason: they want their pieces to last.

✓ LA's strong UV exposure means UV-protective glazing isn't optional. It's the difference between a piece that lasts 10 years and one that lasts 50.
✓ After a 4.0 or stronger quake, we often see a wave of reframing jobs. We stock the hardware and materials to handle it fast.
✓ Spanish Colonial and mid-century homes across LA have different wall types. We can advise on the right hanging hardware for your specific walls.

Venice, CA: Our Home Base

We've been on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice since 1989. The neighborhood has always mixed working artists with longtime residents. That mix shaped how we work. We treat a $40 poster frame with the same care as a fine art conservation job. Last month a customer brought in a smoke-damaged print from the Palisades fire. We were able to stabilize and reframe it with sealed conservation glazing.

Your Questions

Picture Frame Shop Questions for Los Angeles

Here are the questions we hear most often from customers in Los Angeles.

  • How much does custom framing cost in Los Angeles?

    Custom framing in Los Angeles typically runs from $80 to $500 or more, depending on size and materials. A small photo with a simple frame costs much less than a large canvas with conservation glass. We give you a clear price before any work starts. No surprises.

  • How long does custom framing take?

    Most orders are ready in 5 to 10 business days. Rush jobs can sometimes be done faster, so call us and we'll tell you what's possible. We do all work in-house, which means we control the timeline. We don't have to wait on a third-party shop.

  • What happens when I bring my artwork in?

    We look at your piece together and talk through your options. We show you a digital preview using our Arteck Software. You can see how it'll look before we cut anything. You pick the frame, mat, and glass. We handle the rest.

  • What's the difference between UV glass and regular glass?

    Regular glass blocks almost no UV light. UV-protective glass blocks 99% of the UV rays that cause fading. In Los Angeles, with 300-plus sunny days a year, regular glass will fade your artwork faster than you'd expect. We recommend UV glass on almost every job.

  • Do you serve customers across Los Angeles or just Venice?

    We're based in Venice, but customers come to us from all over Los Angeles. We've worked with collectors from Beverly Hills, families from the San Fernando Valley, and artists from the Arts District. If you can bring your piece to us at 707 Lincoln Boulevard, we can frame it.

  • How do I know if my framed artwork is at risk?

    Look for yellowing mats, faded colors, or warped backing. Those are signs that non-archival materials were used. Also check for condensation under the glass, which means moisture is getting in. If you see any of those signs, bring the piece in and we'll take a look.

  • Can you frame sports memorabilia and jerseys?

    Yes. We build custom shadow boxes for jerseys, signed balls, bats, and other three-dimensional items. Standard frames won't work for most memorabilia. We design the shadow box around your specific piece so everything fits right and looks clean.