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This Christmas, I got the husband a Captain America artwork signed by Stan Lee. I didn’t put much thought into the framing, just thought I’d do a regular black mat with a white frame. Peter was extremely helpful and suggested a red, white and blue color combo — duh! — which worked out really well.
In less than a week, my awesome present was ready for pick up. We were joking around and Peter was like, «What Captain America poster? I wanna keep that for my own man cave.» I’m so glad I chose to come to The Great Frame Up to get it done. They’re friendly, do a fantastic job, offer excellent advice, and spell out all your cost options to help you make decisions.

Not much to say that hasn’t been said. Peter is fantastic, and incredibly helpful, even if you’re on a budget. I’ve gone back three times, and his work was perfect on every occasion. I’d trust him with any of my pieces, and I will continue to send friends his way.

The Great Frame Up is amazing. Peter is extremely knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and gracious. I had a large photo/​poster matted and framed (my choice of both) a few months ago. I then decided I did not like the matt I had selected so took it back and selected another. When I went to pick it up, Peter said NO CHARGE. Who ever heard of such a think??? His response was «if you are not happy, I am not happy» and refused to take any payment.
I have referred several friends to The Great Frame Up and will continue to do so.

We were looking to get a unique piece of art that we got from Nashville framed and because of the great reviews we checked out The Great Frame Up. When we arrived, the person there was very friendly and was easily able to walk us through the various options and offer his feedback as well. We had looked at a few other frame places but ended up to go here. The prices aren’t cheap but the quality is good.
Our frame took longer than the 3 weeks we were told and unfortunately no one ever called to tell us this. The frame was on back order and didn’t come until after the three weeks which we were disappointed in. They gave us a bit of a discount and the work was done very well so they were able to redeem themselves.

I went in based on the good Unilocal reviews and was really impressed with how Ellen made some preservation suggestions for the drawing I brought it to replace the glass I had broken. The drawing was from 1922 and was done by my grandmother, so I was glad to learn about acid-​free paper for the mat and ways to prevent the drawing from yellowing and eroding. The price was really fair at $ 46 for a new mat and glass and treating it. I look forward to picking it up.

I just had about 8 pieces of art framed here and I loved the way they turned out! Peter was super helpful (spent over an hour with me, picking out the mats, the frames, the glass, etc etc) which was great because I’ve never really had things framed, so I was quite clueless. I just got them back and they look beautiful — each one! They took exactly as long as he said they would & I thought the price (for framing) was reasonable as well. I will totally come back! Thank you Peter!

I’m still waiting for my piece but Peter the owner gave me confidence my large art piece was in good hands. He told me my options, didn’t try to up-​sell me, was very reasonably priced. They seem to high quality materials and I saw some finished product in the store and they looked superb. I will no doubt bring other framing projects here.

I’m still waiting on my order to arrive from The Great Frame Up, but as was explained to me, the options I ordered for a custom frame job are extremely popular and tend to wind up on backorder quite a bit. I was assured my order would be finished this week though!
I really like the owner, he’s super friendly and nice and helps you pick out the frame, matting and glass that best suits your piece and your budget. He gave me a discount as well, based on what I ordered.
Just the service alone makes this place worth checking out. I’m happy that he’s just down the road from me, making it pretty easy/​convenient to drop off items then get them home afterwards. I have a few other pieces I need done, and I’ll likely be returning!

I’m reviewing this so I can remember it for later =)
I went here at least a couple years ago, but the service and price was top notch. Custom framing and matting for a longish hand-​painted poster was very reasonable.
For work I’ll often go to an old Japanese man in the financial district. He does a great job, but I would say it’s safe to say it’s double the price of The Great Frame Up.

It was my first time having anything custom framed and I was surprised how expensive it was. I went to 4 different frame shops and received bids only to find Peter was not only the best in customer service but had a good price for the quality and service I received for my first custom framing experience. He was patient in showing me the different styles of frames and backings while other frame shops just kept asking me what I wanted without giving me suggestions that would compliment my piece. I also felt rushed with the other businesses where as Peter took his time showing me options and styles. He’s a good artist! I will definitely be back for all my custom framing and would highly recommend if you’re looking for quality, good price, and great customer service!

This place is exceptional and his work is excellent. Great customer service and very easy to work with. Many frame stores will overcharge you if you let them, but Peter is super honest and fair. He makes his deadlines, which is so important in this industry. Kudos all the way!

Nothing really new to add other than this is a great business and Peter is absolutely top notch. A total pro about his work and his customer service and just a real friendly guy. I’ve had a number of pieces framed here and every one of them has come back looking just downright fantastic.
If you need to get something framed in the Bay Area, I wholeheartedly going to see Peter. You won’t be sorry.

I had recently framed a print before i moved to san francisco and had it shipped here by UPS. They heavily damaged my print during shipment and had to get it reframed. The print was in such disrepair that i was snubbed by a few other frame places before I walked into The Great Frame Up. I explained what happened, asked if it could be framed just for sentimental value. Not only was it framed beautifully and at a great price, but he restored the print as best he could with no extra charge! I would highly recommend getting anything framed here.

I’ve had more than a dozen pieces framed by Peter at the Great Frameup for my home and several dozen awards, certificates, and photos framed for clients. I wouldn’t take my pieces anywhere else. Pete is not only friendly, patient, and reliable, his prices can’t be beat.
If you’re working within a specific budget, don’t be afraid to tell him up front. He’ll help you choose the mat and frame that work for your budget and complement your piece.
Pete and TGFU are fantastic.

My wife and I wanted to get a large photograph professionally framed. We took it to 4 different frame stores in the city, asked about options, and got estimates. Peter Ong, the owner of The Great Frame Up, not only spent a huge amount of time being very patient with us while we picked through pretty much every frame he has in the store, but he outdid the competition in the following ways:
1. His prices were cheaper, for the exact same materials, by anywhere from 10−30%
2. Most places had only one type of high end glass, called museum glass, that had both anti-​glare (looks like there is no glass there at all) and 98% UV protection. This glass is VERY expensive. At most places, the next step down is conservation glass, which still has UV protection but no anti-​glare. If you want the anti-​glare, you have to go with museum glass. Not with Peter. He has an amazingly clear anti-​glare glass that isn’t 98% UV protected. It has around 50−60%, the same as standard glass. But if you aren’t going to hang your photo or painting in direct sunlight, you probably don’t need the 98% protection. And if you do get some fading, as long as you took the photo, you can always just swap out the print for $ 10 or so. At the very least, it’s nice to have this option.
3. Speed. Peter framed this large photo for us, with matte, glass, mounting, and frame, in LESS THAN ONE WEEK. No rush charge, in fact we didn’t even ask him to do it quickly. But he said he’d try to get it done by father’s day, and sure enough, he did.
We will go back to Peter for sure the next time we need something framed, and you should too.

The Great Frame Up is a wonderful place to go for quality service at very reasonable rates. Peter Ong does a stellar job.
I needed a picture fixed that had been hung in the bathroom and had fallen, cracking the glass. Mr. Ong offered to refit the picture with new glass, and even sealed the back side to prevent moisture from seeping in and onto the print. Grand Total: 23 bucks. He also set an unusually sized print (11“X26″) on a very attractive black and gold frame for $ 70. Grand Total: less than $ 100 for 2 quality frames.
The turn around time for the entire job was less than a week. Kudos to the TGFU staff; I’ll definitely be back when I need something else done!

Mr. Ong was great to work with. No up selling here! I had a couple pieces of artwork framed to liven up and white walls and it was a breeze. Compared to his competitors, it’s a bargain for the quality of work.
He asked what kind of frame i was looking for and begin to allow me systematically see what they would look like framed. Being the typical bachelor that I am, i went with a simple rounded black frame (No matching black leather couch tho!). I can’t wait to spot new pieces on etsy to frame :)

Peter Ong is a detail master! He has framed everything in our place and I won’t go anywhere else to have something framed. He has a strong point of view on what looks best so it’s both enlightening and reassuring to work collaboratively with him. His pricing is fair and he is a nut for details. He does all the work himself to ensure you get the best quality.
Peter’s ability to deliver is impressive too. He has turned things around for us in 24 hours and also taken on longer term projects. Most recently Peter took on a really challenging project for me. I collect Italian comic books and he custom built a frame to house my 72 favorite books. He dreamed up the structure of the frame and then built it to perfection. It was incredibly detailed work that involved sawing, sanding, painting, more painting, gluing, and mounting. He did a fabulous job and even came to our place to install it! I feel the final product is truly a work of art. I highly recommend Peter for your entire range of framing and installation needs.

I just collected #2 of 6 pieces that I am having framed here. What can I say, it may be January for everyone else, but it is Christmas every time I go in there.
To start — picking out a custom frame for your priceless pieces of work is beyond fun. Peter is great — patient with your umming and ahhing — and helps you along to make your final choice. My first two pieces look amazing as a result. Price-​wise, I can’t comment, as I haven’t framed work anywhere else, so I have no idea, but personally, with the service and the results, I say it is worth it worth it worth it. I did spend a hefty amount in total, but Peter was willing to work with my finances as well — which was incredibly helpful to me.
Finally, when the framer gets as excited (or more) about framing a particular piece — it’s simply enthralling. Said piece is now on my wall (what is it you ask? Well, it’s a man carrying a whip in a sort of Legend kinda way — framed beautifully in this antiqued wooden frame which compliments the sepia tones of the print — the frame has signed and sealed the image entirely).
My first piece was framed within a day or so (even though I was told it would take a week) — and I said that there was no rush on the last 5 pieces, as there really isn’t — 2^nd was completed within a week. I can’t wait to see the next ones when they are ready!

So, I’m sitting at work bored out of my mind on a Monday. How do I remedy this? I decide to enter an international photography contest just because I can, and what the hay, I get chosen.
Now the gallery wants me to mat the photo and frame it in all these specific dimensions with no glass but maybe plexiglass or a plastic-​acrylic hybrid and a certain shade of black wooden frame and all these other ridiculously specific demands. So what do I do? I Unilocal.I Unilocal my ass off.
Peter really does live up to the hype of his perfect score. Not only is he the most competitively priced (I called A LOT of frame shops), but his relatively lower prices do not show up in the quality of work that he produces. Seriously. I have never seen a mat cut more perfectly. Immaculate. I should know — I went to architecture school. A lot of mat cutting in those places.
Peter even gave me a few pointers on framing and art exhibit etiquette. If this whole photography stuff takes off, I am definitely looking forward to working with Peter exclusively just because he is honestly a good guy and I really do believe in the whole pay it forward and random acts of kindness stuff. Really, I do.