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Preservation and Framing Services
4901 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
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Preservation and Framing Services

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Jo
Review №1

We have had our framing done here for almost twenty years. Matin has an astonishing eye for color and texture. We have found that nine times in ten we agree with her first or second suggestion even if we initially insisted on trying some of our own ideas. Matin is a joy to work with. She is the best framer we have ever worked with, and we are in our 70s.Abbas is a superb restorer. Earlier this year we took him a more than century old oil painting which was finished years ago with a varnish that turned white paint into brownish yellow. The painting has great sentimental value, so we really wanted it done right. Abbas was able to remove the varnish and perform some delicate touch up painting. It now looks terrific. Thank you!We have always found their prices to be reasonable for the work they do. This is not your average framer/restorer. You are getting top quality attention and work.

Sc
Review №2

Everyone at Preservation Framing has been amazing, full of good suggestions for my customers art framing, and incredibly helpful with the restoration of an expensive family piece. I couldn’t recommend them any higher!! Their work is impeccable.

Ju
Review №3

Awesome customer service. Great results the colors are brighter and the sky is clearer! Highly recommended for repairs.

Th
Review №4

My husband and I previously took a large art work to Preservation and Framing Services for repair Based on the attention and expert care that our art work received, we vowed wed never go anywhere else for our framing or preservation needs.Later, I had an abstract painting that needed something special. Luckily I knew my idea to float the painting on plexiglass could become a reality because I had THE BEST experts at Preservation and Framing to execute my idea.Just picked it up today and my husband and I are over the moon happy with how perfect and beautiful it turned out - exactly what was in my mind when I left it in their competent hands.Matin is super awesome - fair, honest, kind and talented. There simply cant be a better place to take your valuable art work, photographs, prints etc. Thank you Preservation and Restoration for making my dream a reality!

Te
Review №5

I have been a customer of Preservation and Framing Services for many years and my house if full of their excellent work. I travel quite a bit and love to bring home all sorts of artwork and ornaments. Preservation and Framing services is always to place my wife and I turn to for preserving and displaying our treasures. The staff is extremely helpful and always ready to help with framing and display suggestions. Over the years, we must have had 30 pieces framed and correctly displayed by The DC location. I always recommend their excellent and creative services to all my friends and colleagues.

Me
Review №6

Highly recommend Preservation and Framing Services to anyone in need of custom framing or art restoration. The service is phenomenal, they even offer in home art consultations and delivery!

Ro
Review №7

Matin is absolutely fabulous! We had many family pictures and she framed 50 pictures for us for a picture wall. We have also had many other pictures framed by her as we redecorated our house. I highly recommend her. Her prices are very reasonable and her work is of the highest quality.

Ch
Review №8

I love this place. I go to the Wisconsin avenue location where the lovely Matin has helped me frame everything from important sentimental pieces to my very cheap art souvenirs from my travels. She manages to make everything I bring to her look like a million bucks and, more importantly, spark joy in my home. I wont go anywhere else for framing anymore!

Ex
Review №9

I will only go to preservation and framing from now on! They are cheaper than michaels with amazing ideas on framing from your child’s art work and photos to antique jewelery or your grandmother wedding dress. Even keep sales that are Special to you they cram in the most unique way. I have very old tapestries with gold thread that should not be used with glue, they went out of their way to sow my material on a silk back drop so they don’t use glue that will ruin your precious keepsakes and antiques.Oh and they also do restorations! If the White House trusts them so do I!!!

se
Review №10

Fabulous framers! I brought in four pieces all very important to me. Matin has a fabulous eye, the work is impeccable and I could not be more pleased or satisfied with the results. Thank you so much! I will be back after this experience with the next items I need framed.

Ji
Review №11

High quality and professional work all done in a timely fashion. I enthusiastically recommend Preservation and Framing Services.

Ma
Review №12

They are amazing! They renewed a very sentimental and big piece of art for us with such care and professionalism. It looks brand new now, and we are grateful! Thank you!

Ro
Review №13

Preservation and Framing is the only place to go if you want beautiful work of high quality done with your art, photos or heirlooms. Over many years, this is the only place I have used for preserving and framing important art and documents. The work is always completed in a timely fashion with skill and caring. If it is framing that I needed - then the choices were plentiful. I have had art work done in box frames and family photos framed in wood. If you have important information about the piece that you need to keep (dates of purchase, artist names, personal letters, etc) then sleeves are put on the back to protect and maintain the documents. You can count on the excellent workmanship, fair pricing and problem solving that you find at Preservation and Framing.

Ja
Review №14

Thank you so much to this wonderful company! I had my graduation diploma framed and was blown away by the detail and consideration provided by this establishment. I would trust any item of personal value with them! Thank you so much for preserving my achievements for years to come!

Au
Review №15

These guys are the best! Ive used them several times and they do a perfect job and are incredibly knowledgeable.

Ia
Review №16

First time purchasing a custom frame here and had a wonderful experience. The proprietress was cool, helpful and highly collaborative — she had fabulous ideas, which made our art piece look even better than we had hoped. Overall, the process took a very reasonable amount of time, which isnt always the case with other framers. We recommend this shop wholeheartedly, and plan to be back for other projects.

Em
Review №17

Matin is incredible. She’s so knowledgeable, has a great eye and is does an incredible job. The people who work there are trustworthy and take good care of your pieces from start to finish. I can’t recommend Preservation & Framing Services more highly.

Mi
Review №18

This is a great quality framing shop. They know what they are doing. very experienced and patient. We had our degrees as well as other artworks framed here and they look great. I would not trust any of our framing to any other place and I had been to a few before finding Preservation and framing services. Professional and friendly.

Vi
Review №19

This is a great frame shop with excellent service, a friendly atmosphere, and knowledgeable staff. As a first-time framer I was not very familiar with all of the different framing and matting options, but after answering a couple of simple questions and going through different color patterns, I ended up with a frame job that was exactly what I was looking for. Would highly recommend this store.

Ed
Review №20

At my desk, I sit in front of a Frank Benson etching that looks pristine and fresh. It once was severely foxed and in tough shape when I took it to Matin and Abbas. They have performed their magic on etchings, oil paintings, and framing for us many times. We had one early 19th century color print that was glued to a cardboard backing. The colors seemed faded. Abbas managed to remove the cardboard and somehow restore the vibrant original colors. It has been framed so that it floats on the surface of the mat so one can see the irregular edges of an antique print. Their expertise is fabulous. I wouldnt go anywhere else.

Mi
Review №21

This was my first actual professional framing experience, but after I brought back a gorgeous painting from another country, I felt it was worth the expense. Matin and Jessica were both helpful and kind, and the simple but beautiful framing makes my painting even more gorgeous. A bit pricey, but I get the sense that you get what you pay for in this trade. Highly recommended!

Mi
Review №22

Extremely high quality work and nice people to deal with. Not the cheapest place to get something framed, but the quality is high and, as with most things, you get what you pay for. Very creative in helping me choose frames, archival mountings, conservation services are available, and beautiful mouldings. I have been very happy with everything they have done for me. First class all the way.

Al
Review №23

I received an 18th century Chinese tapestry from my uncle and, even though it had been in the family for decades, it had never received any sort of restoration or preservation work. Needless to say, it was in pretty rough shape!I called Preservation and Framing Services to see if they were the type of place that would guide me on how to preserve this piece. Lucky for me, they were! Matin was immediately welcoming and invited me to her shop where we unveiled the tapestry together. I easily trusted her to take care of the tapestry and agreed with all of her suggestions.Matin is clearly an expert and has excellent taste. This was a very very fragile piece and I never once doubted her ability to preserve it in the best way possible. Matin was also very communicative throughout the process and even offered to deliver it to our home for free. This was much appreciated as the tapestry is quite large.We just received it today and could not be happier! It is GORGEOUS and I can easily tell how much care Matin used on this tapestry. Shes immensely talented and I would trust her with my most treasured pieces. We will definitely be using her again in the near future!

R
Review №24

Fantastic Service! Preservation and Framing Services did a great job on my framing order for a small local government office. Top notch quality products and services.

ma
Review №25

Im an amateur artist and Matin has an uncanny eye for selecting the perfect frame to enhance my work. She has great attention to detail and the workmanship is always excellent. I often receive compliments on the frames in my home and I wouldnt take my art anywhere else. Plus, theres always a place to park.

Ba
Review №26

I never trusted my antiques and collectible items with anyone until I met the owner Matin at Preservation and Framing service on Wisconsin Ave in DC. In short, they truly did an amazing job on framing my antique tapestry which has been in my family for generations and it required necessary restoration. They are the best professional in this field with deep understanding of world art and craftsmanship. That’s how they gained my trust and confidence. They go beyond their duty to not only give great advice on framing but within the budget and time. I would recommend this team for any framing or restoration of any kind. I can’t thank them enough for the work they’ve done for me.

Ge
Review №27

Ive been going to Preservation and Framing for over twenty years. Theyve always done outstanding work. Im writing now because Im especially pleased with the job they did in framing a montage of some photographs for a memorial service for my parents, both of whom passed away this year. Most recently, before this job, Preservation and Framing did some restoration work for me on three late nineteenth century Japanese woodblock prints. Acquired by my mother when she was working with the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal the prints had been improperly stored in an old trunk. They were still flat but highly foxed. Preservation and Framing brought them back to life, making them look almost new. Which I appreciate greatly as they are another way for me to remember my parents.My guess is that this shop does the highest quality, most professional restoration and framing one can find in northwest DC. I recommend them without hesitation.

Dr
Review №28

Matin has done framing for us for many years. Shes meticulous, knowledgeable and fast. Everything is top quality. Our artwork always looks more beautiful because of her skills.

An
Review №29

I am a great fan of Preservation and Framing Services! Matin especially has helped me in countless ways over the years. She has a great depth of knowledge in her trade, and a terrific eye with art. The bottom line is that my pieces are always improved by her touch.

Ja
Review №30

I have used Preservation and Framing Services for a number of years and each time I get my item back (framing or preservation) I am always surprised at what a fantastic job they do and have done. In the past, I have used a number of framing shops within the DC area and this specific company always does a fantastic job. They are now the only ones that I would let work on my art work. They are true artists. They even make the mundane picture look like a lost work of art! The are true professionals and true artists! I cannot think of using anyone else!

je
Review №31

Matin and Abbas have been doing my framing both personal and for around the office for years. They have impeccable tastes and their recommendations for my needs are always on point! I will not go anywhere else but to Preservation and Framing Services. They truly are so friendly and have an great turn around. I always leave happier than when I went int!

Jo
Review №32

If you have any photo restoration work needing to be done or have the need to frame your favorite posters/pictures etc, then please bring your business to Preservation and Framing. Great friendly knowledgeable staff.

Sa
Review №33

Matin and her family are extremely welcoming and professional. Matin was able to do my work within a day. She has a great eye and has been trusted with another item of mine. I will no longer go to Michaels or anywhere else but here ! Also- both locations are extremely convenient for people in DC or Maryland.

Ka
Review №34

I had two family photos and two maps framed beautifully by the wonderful people at PFS. All were completed on time as promised and are now pieces of art that I will cherish... Thank you.

El
Review №35

I have been a client of Preservation and Framing for about 8 years. Matin does beautiful work. She has a fabulous eye and always suggests something creative. People routinely compliment the unique matting and framing in my home. I have given her work as gifts and my friends and family have been thrilled with the meticulous and creative work Matin does. Her shop is convenient to DC and Bethesda and I appreciate how easy it is to park/load/unload. I enthusiastically recommend Matin and Preservation and Framing Services.

Sh
Review №36

Preservation and Framing went over and beyond my expectations in framing a Washington Post article from my wedding day for my husband and I. It is the most beautiful masterpiece and we are thrilled that Matin was able to make such a memorable article so pretty to include in our home. We will definitely go to Preservation and Framing for all our framing needs and recommend their services to everyone - you will not be disappointed!

Ro
Review №37

I highly recommend this place for your framing needs. They even offer free candy.

Je
Review №38

A Rockville treasure hidden in plain sight!! As art lovers can attest, finding the right framer/conservator takes time, research and a bit of luck. It took me 30 years to find Abbas, Matin and Parisa - but you can save your time and consider yourself lucky if you take this review seriously. Abbas is a masterful and knowledgeable conservator; Matin has a keen eye for details and exquisite taste; and Parisa completes the trio in this family-run framing and art conservation haven. The attention, dedication and pride in the work they do is evident with everything I challenge them with. The family will patiently and respectfully help with the selection of frames without imposing; walk through what is entailed and required to properly restore antique paintings; and deliver finished products in record time - knowing how eager you may be to bring it back into your home.In short - go anywhere else at your own risk.

Ma
Review №39

Over years we have utilized Preservation & Framing for our various art collection framing needs. They are always curtious and professional with lots of great ideas for your artwork.Weve always referred them to our family and friends for their unique services.

Sa
Review №40

Most of my frames are made at Preservation & Framing. Always impeccable service, perfect advice & beautiful work.Thank you.

fa
Review №41

Their work is exceptional. I would never go anywhere else.

Jo
Review №42

Excellent service with commiserate pricing

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  • Address:4901 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
  • Site:https://preservationandframing.com/
  • Phone:+1 202-244-2882
Categories
  • Art restoration service
  • Antique furniture restoration service
  • Picture frame shop
  • Digital printer
  • Digital printing service
  • Fire damage restoration service
  • Mirror shop
  • Photo restoration service
  • Water damage restoration service
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–3PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11AM–3PM
  • Sunday:11AM–3PM
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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