We are honored to be named the “Best Frame Shop” in Minnesota Monthly’s annual “Best of the Twin Cities ” feature. For those of you who didn’t see the article:
FRAME SHOP
When it comes to good framing, it’s easier to get it wrong than it is to get it right. For more than 20 years, Carter Avenue Frame Shop has taken apart do-it-yourself projects gone awry, and turned them into gallery-worthy, picture-perfect artwork. Owner Tim Smith and his team excel at helping customers find the right design, color, proportion, and style of frame to suit their style. The shop promises to finish your project within a week, and guarantees all work. 2186 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-645-7862, carteravenueframeshop.com
Minnesota Monthly, October 2009
Thanks to all of you for helping make us the best frame shop in the Twin Cities! We promise to keep working to stay the best at serving you with art and framing.
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John August Swanson
Aleah Koury
St. John's Bible2186 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
In St. Anthony Park two blocks east of Bibelot and Muffuletta
Professional Custom Picture Framing
Serving the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis with great design, guaranteed quality craftsmanship, and helpful service since 1975.
(651) 645-7862
info@carteravenueframeshop.com
The answer is: it depends. Most posters, photos and inexpensive prints should be permanently dry mounted and shouldn’t be rippling. However, if you are framing an original or collectible piece of artwork, the proper mounting technique will not necessarily prevent rippling. In order to keep the artwork in its original condition, the framer doesn’t permanently adhere the artwork to its backing board. In most cases, the artwork is hinged to its mat or backing board with an acid-free paper and reversible adhesive with minimal contact to the artwork.