Our Standards
Our framing department has many frame mouldings and mount samples, specialist glass and acrylic samples all tailored towards contemporary fine art picture framing. We use only the highest quality materials and equipment, carefully selected to ensure the artwork is preserved and protected to conservation framing standards or museum framing standards.
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Location
We are based in the iconic Alaska Buildings, the well known Art Deco factory just off Tower Bridge Road. This is a gated complex with 24 hour security and off street parking for visitors. It is just outside of the congestion zone.
Our Team
Our team of skilled picture framers produce everything by hand to your exact specifications and have had many years of experience making bespoke picture frames and display cases that are strong and elegant, have an even beautiful finish, while complimenting the artwork. Within our framing department, we also offer a range of other services including canvas stretching, mount cutting, dry mounting and the fabrication of display cases and furniture (including cabinets, cases, plinths, display shelves, tables etc) .
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Our Studio
Our fine art printing studio is the product of over 30 years of experience in traditional photographic and fine art printmaking and it offers the top of the range in this field. we specialise in printing for photographs, digital illustration and fine art reproduction in colour and black and white using our state of the art Epsom Stylus Pro 9880 that uses UltraChromeHDR archival inks.
Our Clients
We have a loyal client base and a continually growing number of prestigious clients/galleries/museums on our books from across the UK and increasingly internationally. We take on large and small jobs and are particularly excited by unusual jobs. Have a look at our instagram page for some examples of recent projects. Please feel free to contact us and book an appointment to talk through your project.
Some of the brands we’ve worked with...
Our Workshop
Our workshop is equipped to handle a wide range of specialist and bespoke projects. Undertaking small and large projects alike, we cater for artists, designers, galleries, museums, photographers and corporate and private clients. Orders range from single frames to framing works for large exhibitions.
Address​
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
SE1 Picture Frames, Alaska Buildings,
61 Grange Road, London,
SE1 3BH, United Kingdom
Nearest tube: London Bridge, Bermondsey, Borough
Bus: Number 1 and 78.
Free visitor parking available:
Entrance is via Bacon Grove just off Grange road. Enter the Alaska Buildings through the large electric gate. Push buzzer and speak to security to gain access.
Email Address
Phone Numbers
Contact us
We are usually on site but to avoid disappointment and to allow us plenty of time to discuss your project with you, please contact us and book an appointment before you set off.
On arrival please report to security.
Request a Quote
Please be aware that an accurate quote is usually only possible once we have seen the art work and discussed all possibilities with you. Our standard framing is to conservation standards and this will be reflected in the quote unless otherwise specified.
Our Blog
![Acrylic box frame with acrylic clasp fixings](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/P1020493-1-768x1024.jpg)
Acrylic Displays in Museums: Revolutionising Exhibitions and Artwork in Public Spaces
![Hard wood samples at SE1 Picture Frames, hand sanded, stained and waxed to various finishes](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0358-2-edited-3-768x432.jpg)
How to Choose a Frame for Your Artwork
![Se1 Pictures protects watercolours with UV glazing and acid free mounts](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Norman-Ackroyd-water-colour-painting-on-paper.-framed-to-conservation-standards-at-SE1-Picture-Frames-scaled.jpg)
Paper Conservation Before Framing
![Its important to get the canvas stretched to the correct tension. At SE1 Picture Frames we use professional stretchers and tools to ensure canvas's are professionally stretched to the correct tension.](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0003-3-768x1025.jpg)
24×36 Canvas: Ideal for impactful artwork
![Its important to get the canvas stretched to the correct tension. At SE1 Picture Frames we use professional stretchers and tools to ensure canvas's are professionally stretched to the correct tension.](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0003-3-768x1025.jpg)
Stretched Canvas Care: How to Look After Your Artwork
![custom made frames for these archival digital prints](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ash-box-frame-hand-sanded-stained-and-waxed-768x768.jpg)
How to Frame Digital Prints
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7 Essential Canvas Stretching Tools
![conservation and museum-quality framing is essential to protect artwork. SE1 Picture Frames UV filtering glass to ensure your work is protected for years to come.](https://se1pictureframes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0824-scaled-e1723722704195-768x302.jpg)
The Ultimate Guide to Conservation and Museum Quality Framing
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