FAQ

Q: Does the home visit and final installation increase the price of the framing?

A: Not at all. Our framing prices are fully in line with the Swiss market for high-quality handcrafted work. The home consultation, expert advice under your own lighting conditions, and meticulous final installation are all included at no extra cost. It's our way of ensuring a flawless result with complete transparency.

Q: Am I obligated to place an order if you come to my home with frame samples?

A: Not at all. Our visit is completely without obligation. We come to assess your artwork, evaluate the lighting and surroundings, and present a selection of frame samples tailored to your piece. We then provide you with a clear quotation, and you are entirely free to decide whether or not to proceed.

Q: Are my artworks safe during transport and while they are in your workshop?

A: Absolutely. The safety of your artwork is our highest priority. Every piece is handled with conservation gloves, transported under secure conditions, and fully insured from the moment we collect it until it is professionally installed on your wall. Collectors, galleries, and prestigious institutions have trusted us with their artworks for more than 20 years.

Q: What is the difference between your framing and standard commercial framing?

A: Standard framing often uses acidic materials and ordinary glass, which can gradually damage artwork through yellowing, fading, and UV exposure. We work exclusively to conservation (museum-quality) standards, using virtually invisible anti-reflective glass that filters up to 99% of UV rays, acid-free matboards, and fully reversible mounting techniques. We don't simply frame artwork—we preserve and protect it for generations to come.

What is custom art framing?

Custom art framing means creating a frame perfectly adapted to your artwork, your interior, and conservation standards.
In our art framing guide, we prioritize acid-free materials, reversible mounting, and a refined, long-lasting aesthetic.

What is the best glass for framing artwork?

It depends on light exposure and the value of the artwork.
We generally recommend premium anti-reflective glass with UV filtration to protect colors and reduce glare.

What is the difference between anti-reflective glass and museum glass?

Anti-reflective glass reduces standard reflections.
Museum glass also offers near-invisible transparency and enhanced UV protection — ideal for contemporary art, photography, and works on paper.

What is conservation framing?

Conservation framing uses only neutral, reversible materials to preserve artwork over time.
It is a core principle of our art framing guide.

Do you offer an in-home service?

Yes. We visit your home or office with frame samples and provide advice directly in the real light of your space.
Transport, framing, and installation are fully handled by us.

At what height should artwork be hung?

Generally, the center of the artwork is placed between 145 and 155 cm from the floor (museum height).
We adapt every installation to your space, furniture, and overall composition.

How much does custom art framing cost in Switzerland?

Pricing depends on size, frame type, glass, and conservation level.
We always provide a personalized quote — with no obligation.

Do you also handle artwork installation?

Yes — we provide professional installation, using fixings adapted to every wall type (concrete, stone, plaster, wood) and precise placement, even for large formats.

Do you work with private collectors?

Yes. We support private collectors, galleries, and discerning clients with a discreet, technical, and aesthetic approach.

Why follow a professional art framing guide?

Because improper framing can damage artwork.
A professional art framing guide ensures protection, presentation, and longevity — exactly what we apply to every project.

1. To protect your artwork against mechanical damage, airborne pollution, acid emanating from framing materials and the sun.

2. Aesthetical purpose.

1. If possible hang up your artwork out of the sunlight

2. Using an UV-protecting glass instead of a regular glass (ask for more information and price).

3. Using Plexi glass. Is light, uv-protecting but sensitive for scratches.

These frames are used for objects, hobby collections, heirloom objects and small sculptures. They are three-dimensional and offer dramatic visual possibilities.

Yes, we have a Hang-Up-Service (HUS).

Normally between 2 – 3 weeks. For special design requests or special shaped mouldings it can take longer.

Use anti-reflecting glass, we use this glass as a standard.

These are meant to preserve your artwork long term. This is for artwork that is to be preserved for future generations and for high value artwork of potential or historical value. This system is for handling the work of art for around 35 (M)years – 20 (C) years.

WE ALWAYS USE ACID FREE MATERIALS.

GILDING is the application of gold leaf, silver or metal leaf to a surface. There are two possibilities:

1. Water based gilding: (this technique requires a great deal of skill: non-woven sheets of gold leaf (1/10.000 mm) are applied to the surface using water mixed with natural glue and put on the wood that has been worked with several layers of clay and gesso.
   
   
2. Oil based gilding: ( Mixtion ) Non-woven sheets of gold or metal leaves can be glued on different surfaces and can be used for outside.

1. Museum quality and Conservation quality (preservation quality)

This framing quality is for artwork that is to be preserved for future generations and for high value artwork of potential or historical value. (fine art trade def.) This system is for handling the work of art for around 35 (M)years – 20 (C) years.

• Use of anti-acid materials
• Use of anti-reflection glass
• Use of UV-protecting glass
• Use of hinges made from lignin-free, PH-neutral paper, usually a Japanese tissue paper to fix your artwork.

Museum and conservation quality are the best investmentfor your artwork or family heirloom.

2. Regular quality:

To visually enhance artwork and offer a moderate level of protection from airborne pollution and handling for around five years in normal conditions. This is for replaceable artwork of limited commercial and/or moderate sentimental value and where visual apparent is important. (fine art trade def.)

Due to the nature of our work being fully custom, we do require full payment at point of sale. This is our Policy.