14th Street Framing Gallery, Inc.

14th Street Framing Gallery, Inc. Welcome to 14th Street Framing Gallery in New York, NY The 14th Street Framing Gallery was established in 1978.

We have earned our longstanding reputation for excellence and value from over 35 years of service to our customers. We offer archival custom picture framing to both residential and commercial clients, from the smallest job to the largest. Every framing need is handled with the utmost attention to detail.

07/09/2020

Pine is a popular wood used in picture frames. It's also a very common wood used in furniture making. Care to guess whether pine is a hardwood or a softwood? If you guessed that it's a softwood, you're right. Conifers like pine are softwoods, while deciduous trees are typically hardwoods.

07/07/2020

There are many different adhesives used in picture framing in order to get two surfaces to stick to one another. For the best (and most long-lasting) results, the ideal materials to use include pressure sensitive tape, cooked starch paste, and polyvinyl acetate.

07/02/2020

Did you know that throughout history, the quality and style of picture frames were used to indicate the value of what was housed inside? For instance, the intricate frames favored by Eastern Orthodox countries were meant to highly the importance of what they were displaying.

06/30/2020

Big box stores may offer framing at a low price, but you often get what you pay for. It’s common to get back shoddy frames that will damage the artwork and even fall apart while hanging. You’ll get the best results when you invest in quality, professional framing.

06/25/2020

When frames are hung from a single point, they usually shift on the wall over time. To avoid crooked frames, and for safety purposes, always hang everything from two points. This will also help distribute the weight for heavier pieces.

06/23/2020

What one tool, besides a hammer, will be an invaluable aid in hanging framed prints on the wall? If you guessed a level to help make sure your prints are hanging straight and true, you're right.

06/18/2020

There are several parts of a picture frame, including the matte. This is a piece of cardboard or foam that is between the photograph and the glass and prevents the picture from sticking to the glass.

06/16/2020

Are you confused about where and how to hang artwork behind a couch or headboard? The experts recommend making templates of your pieces using newspaper. These lightweight shapes make great placement and hanging guides.

06/11/2020

While framing may seem like a handy do-it-yourself project, it is fraught with problems and expense. Not only must you have the tools to cut miter joints correctly, you need strap vises of varying lengths to hold the different sized frames in place while working on them.

06/09/2020

Normal paper might not seem very caustic, but there is a small amount of acid in it. Over time, this will seep out of the paper and damage artwork. That’s why frame shops will always use acid-free paper for mounting artwork.

06/04/2020

Weddings are incredible occasions, which is why many people want to capture the feeling. A framing expert can help you custom frame a variety of keepsakes, whether it’s flat (like an invitation or a photo) or three-dimensional like a dried flower.

06/02/2020

L-style frames are one of the most common types of frames and are constructed with a single L-shaped border of wood. The bottom part of the L, or rabbet, at the front of the frame holds the glass, object, and backing.

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New York, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12126918156

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