Why is custom framing so expensive?

When you take into consideration the cost of anything you have purchased to decorate home, dollar-for-dollar a custom framed piece adds so much to the "Finished Look" of your home. Think of the material involved; frame, glass, mat board(s), mounting board, and hanging material. Also, the time involved to measure, cut, join, mount, and fit all the material together. The frame is typically the most expensive cost, and labor comes in close second. Be sure to shop apple-for-apple when comparing costs. WALL ART offers the highest quality material at prices that are in-line or better than the frame shops that offer lesser quality merchandise. We welcome any competitive pricing and ship worldwide. In addition to Larson-Juhl wood frames, we offer nothing but acid free mat boards. These mats have typically been reserved for limited edition or irreplaceable art because of the lack of lignin or acids that could cause damage to the art. Paper mat boards that are not acid-free will have a bevel ( ...