Crack In the Wall

My husband and I recently had our Shellback Certificates matted and framed by A Crack in the Wall. The selection process would have been overwhelming with the hundreds upon hundreds of frames and mats to choose from, but they took the time to help us by laying everything out, switching this frame and swapping that pattern, until it looked perfect. When my frames were ready I got a text message with a picture of the finished product. It was so sweet! The price was very reasonable and I will definitely be returning with more items to frame. I love local businesses and this is an example of why!

When newly arrived in San Diego and needing to find a framer, I researched on Unilocal.Crack In The Wall’s 5 star reviews led me to Mickey. My initial visit was to replace the broken glass in a framed picture which he did and then did not charge me. My next framing project consisted of Burmese pipes and elephant weights that needed a box type frame and a creative way to mount them. Mickey showed me many options. The one I chose was perfect in size, color, design and texture. He then helped me choose a beautiful silk backing and the finished result is stunning. Mickey offers great customer service and does outstanding work. Bonus: I enjoyed interesting conversation with him. I highly recommend this business.

I was visiting a friend in San Diego and had purchased a print that I wanted to have framed for a birthday present. I found Crack in the Wall because it was close to where I was staying, and from the website I was impressed with the owner’s experience and the length of time the store has been in business. I had a general idea of what I wanted done, but Mickey spent a lot of time trying out different combinations of mats and frames until we found just the right materials. Mickey shared his professional opinion on what looked good and what didn’t, but above all he wanted to be sure that I was happy with the final result.
This was on a Monday. I was in town only for the week, so I asked if it could be finished by Friday. Mickey said he would try, but it depended on availability of the framing material. I was thrilled when I received a text of the framed artwork early Wednesday. The final product was perfect — it looked even better than I had hoped for. The work was high quality, and Mickey definitely has an eye for color and proportion.

Great selection, great price and if it’s in stock they’ll frame it while you wait. I’ll be using them again!

Followed the trail of five star Unilocal reviews to this jewel. I had two framed paintings and wanted to switch out one frame for the other. I walked in expecting to spend a fortune – buy a new frame, have it framed etc. Instead, Mickey basically volunteered his time, swapped out the frames and voila, quick, and super-​helpful solution. The kind of service skills to bring back customers. I’m super happy that I found this neighborhood shop for my future home art/​décor needs.

Although I am an avid Unilocaler, I have never made any comments on the establishments I have found on here. I also have never been in the market for custom frame work, until yesterday. Found this spot and my experience was beyond 5 stars. Mickey is an absolute craftsman at his trade. Not to mention blew me away with a text saying that my custom project was ready for pickup In less than twelve hours! I’d give this place 10 stars! Thanks Mickey!

Great job done for my picture, price was reasonable, and customer service was outstanding. He even help me load my two pictures into my jeep.

Love Crack in the Wall! The workmanship and service is amazing! They texted me when my framing was done. This is the only framing shop that I am using.

I had a print that required an oval cut out in the mat. Aaron Bros. said it would take ten days just to get the mat cut because of the oval shape. I took it to Crack in the Wall where Mickey helped me select the right mats and frame. He then took me in the back room to show me his machine for cutting round and oval shapes — so no long wait. And he completed the framing a day earlier than I had requested.

I found this place by looking on Unilocal,I live in the area (never even knew it was there!!) and have been all over – from Clairemont to Normal Heights looking for a good framer that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg and does quality work. Finally I found one. I do Cross-​Stitch as a hobby, mostly gifts for family members, and Mickey did a great job for a very reasonable price. (I checked with Michael’s first and their quote was a good $ 50 more, even with a 75% off coupon.) I will not hesitate to go back to Crack in the Wall for my future projects. I had a very large picture redone at Michael’s about 6yrs ago, I can’t remember how much it cost, but it was a LOT and in comparison with Mickey’s work, done in a very substandard fashion, both on the front AND back.

I’ve now had 8 pieces of art framed by Crack in the Wall and I am very happy with my experience.
After going to Michael’s and Sharon bros. and not being entirely happy with the service I discovered this frame location on the internet.
Mickey (the owner) has very reasonable quotes and is very proffesional in his craft.
The finished products are lovely. I really couldnt be happier with the end result and will never go anywhereelse again. Make this your framing needs location!

mickie maynard owner and framer artiste, its well know as a connoisseur in his frame company, i like the choice of wonderfull frame that you find often in the museumm the louvre as well the guetty museum in la… innovative touches of frame yhat he can order, from his networking of suppliers, he has done lot work for the cities and milatary clientele… also i like the fact when you talk to artiste frame maker mickie maynard…

Informal, honest, and friendly service. Mickey the owner resurrected a frame of ours and probably saved us close to 100 bucks. Highly recommended. I’ve gone back a couple of times for stretching and framing jobs, and have been very satisfied.

Someone recommended this place to me and it is hidden inside a small complex next to Black Angus by Sports Arena Blvd. I took two huge photos to get framed. Mickey the owner was real nice and helpful giving me all these cool ideas for the photos and choosing the right frame for them. I said — I want it simple, not too fancy and right for my budget. He wanted to know where I took the photos. I told him give me a discount and I’ll tell you where and the story behind it.
I got them after 2 weeks. He did a good job. Price was good for the frames we agreed to use.

DO NOT EVER GO TO MICHAEL’S/AARON BROS. EVER AGAIN TO FRAME YOUR STUFF! This is the place to go if you value your photos, memorabilia, paintings, antiques, or whatever else you want framed. I’ve known the owner, Mickey, for about a decade now. Thank God they didn’t go out of business because I don’t know where I’d go to get my stuff framed.
Mickey is a real pro. He’s a fellow artist, and he’s very honest. Sometimes, we’ll sit there for an hour picking out one frame for a piece of artwork and talk about art. He cares about your stuff, unlike Aaron Bros./Michael’s where they hire some teenager or weirdo with an attitude that just basically throw your sh*t around and scratch it. Believe me! I tried NOT going to Mickey one time to save money. I was hugely pissed off when my stuff came back from AB or Michael’s dented. Coupon or no coupon, I’m not paying for my stuff to get mangled.
They’re located in the lonely mall across from the Target before you get to the Sports Arena, turn at the Black Angus. It’s in that mall. If it looks empty, it’s not! Just call for Mickey, and he’ll come right out to help you.
Crack in the Wall has a very good selection of frames, mattes, and advice on art and frames and mattes! Simply, if you care anything about your stuff, bring it here. You’ll be so happy.