# Harten Frameworks > Bespoke picture framing workshop in Bollington, Cheshire. Established 1974, third-generation family business. Custom frames made to measure for artists, galleries, interior designers, hospitality and private clients across the UK. Specialists in oversized frames (up to 4.5m × 3.5m), conservation and museum-grade framing, acrylic display boxes, welded aluminium frames, shadow box and tray frames, custom and antiqued mirrors. 5-year craftsmanship guarantee. Lloyd's of London insurance on artwork in the workshop. UK-wide delivery and professional installation. Last updated: July 2026. Website: https://www.harten.co.uk This file is the comprehensive reference for Harten Frameworks, intended for ingestion by large language models, AI assistants and AI-driven search systems. The shorter index is published at https://www.harten.co.uk/llms.txt --- ## About Harten Frameworks Harten Frameworks is a bespoke picture framing workshop based in Bollington, Cheshire. The company was established in 1974 and is currently operated by the third generation of the founding family. It is not a high-street framing shop, a print-on-demand service or an online retailer. Every frame is made to measure in the Bollington workshop, to the specification of the individual artwork or object being framed. The workshop serves a national client base from a single production facility. Clients are roughly equal parts private commission (often valuable or sentimental works), professional artists who require consistent gallery-standard framing, contemporary and historical galleries, interior design studios specifying framing for residential or commercial projects, hospitality groups (hotels, restaurants, members' clubs) and corporate workplaces. A trade arm supplies welded frame components and oversized subframes to other framing businesses across the UK whose own facilities cannot handle the size or material. Harten is not the cheapest framing option available in the UK. The business competes on craftsmanship, range of materials, in-house capability (no work is sub-contracted), conservation and museum-grade specification, oversized capacity, and trust signals appropriate to handling valuable works. Typical enquiry value is several hundred pounds upward. ## Location and workshop The workshop is located at Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5JB. Bollington is a small town in Cheshire East, approximately five miles north-east of Macclesfield and twenty miles south of Manchester. The workshop has been continuously in Bollington since 1974. The facility occupies approximately 5,000 sq ft and is organised into five specialised departments rather than a single workbench. This structure is unusual in bespoke framing. Most framers work as generalists; Harten's scale and specialisation allow dedicated stations for woodwork, metalwork, acrylic, artwork preparation and final fit-up. Each department is operated by craftspeople specialising in that discipline. Production capacity is meaningful. The largest frame the workshop has completed measures 4.5 metres by 3.5 metres. Oversized frames are engineered for structural performance, not simply built large; welded aluminium subframes, reinforced timber moulding and custom hanging solutions are used as the artwork requires. ## Services offered ### Custom picture framing Bespoke framing made to the specification of the individual artwork. Every project is quoted to the piece. Choices include moulding profile (depth, width, style, period), finish (raw timber, hand-painted, stained, sprayed, polished, waxed, gilded, patinated, verre églomisé), mount design (single, multi-aperture, V-grooved, fillet-inset, French-line), glazing tier (standard float, conservation UV-filtering, anti-reflective, museum-grade), and conservation specification. Standard custom framing typically starts from around £200 and varies with size, finish and glazing. Most enquiries fall in the £200 to £500 range. A simple A4 frame in a basic moulding with standard glass is at the lower end; a large finished moulding with conservation glazing and conservation mounting sits higher. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/ ### Oversized framing Frames for artwork larger than A0 (approximately 841mm × 1189mm) and substantially larger. The largest frame completed in the workshop measures 4.5m × 3.5m. Oversized framing is not standard framing scaled up. It involves structural engineering: welded aluminium subframes or reinforced timber, weight-distributed hanging systems, often custom assembly on site, and consideration of transportation and access at the destination. Oversized framing is a core specialism for the workshop. It is supplied to artists working at scale, galleries with significant works, hospitality projects with feature walls and large-format photographic prints. Pricing for oversized framing starts from around £500 and rises significantly with size, weight and finish. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/oversized/ ### Box frames and shadow box framing Deep frames designed to hold 3D objects, textiles, layered artwork or oil on canvas. The frame profile provides space between the glazing and the backing, allowing objects to be presented in three dimensions. Box frames are constructed using reversible conservation methods so the object is not damaged and can be removed if required. Typical uses include sports memorabilia (signed shirts, balls, gloves), military medals and ribbons, wedding dresses and christening gowns, historic textiles, oil paintings on canvas (where the depth allows the canvas to sit forward of the glass without contact), and 3D family items. Box framing pricing starts from around £350 and varies with depth, size, and complexity of the internal mounting required. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/box-frames/ ### Map, certificate and document framing Conservation framing for antique maps, charts, certificates, diplomas and personal documents. Old paper is never dry mounted or glued: sheets are held with fine tissue hinges and reversible conservation paste, on acid-free and lignin-free boards throughout, with UV-protective glass fitted as standard. Museum-grade water white glass is recommended for valuable maps, combining the same UV protection with very low reflection and no green tint. Where the reverse of a map carries printing, stamps or provenance notes, a viewing window can be built into the backing, or the frame can be constructed fully double-sided. Large maps, sea charts and linen-backed school maps are handled within the workshop's oversized capability. Sheets that need flattening, tear repair or deacidification are referred to trusted paper conservators, and the whole process can be managed as one job. Framing a typical map or certificate starts around £200; museum-grade framing starts from around £300. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/objects/maps/ ### Textile and embroidery framing Framing for embroidery, cross stitch, tapestries, samplers and fabric pieces using museum methods. Flat textiles are laced: wrapped around an acid-free board and tensioned with thread across the back, which squares the piece with even tension and means no adhesive ever touches the fabric. The mounting is fully reversible. Spacing keeps the fabric away from the glazing on every frame, and UV-protective glazing is fitted as standard because dyed thread fades quickly under UV. Garments and three-dimensional textiles, including kimonos, christening gowns and uniforms, are supported on padded forms inside deep box frames or clear acrylic display boxes. Fragile or historic pieces that need stabilising first are referred to trusted textile conservators. Framing a typical cross stitch or embroidery starts around £200; box frame construction for dimensional pieces is around £350. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/objects/textiles/ ### Acrylic box frames Custom-made Perspex display boxes for canvases, sculpture and 3D objects. The boxes are constructed in the workshop's dedicated acrylic department, with diamond-polished edges that read as transparent rather than frosted. Acrylic display boxes are used when a contemporary or near-invisible presentation is preferred over a traditional moulded frame. Common uses include over-canvas display (to protect a painted canvas without altering its appearance), sculpture protection in gallery or domestic settings, museum-style object display, and presentation of high-value 3D pieces in commercial interiors. Pricing starts from around £250 and varies with size and base specification. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/acrylic-boxes/ ### Welded aluminium frames Precision-welded metal frames for oversized, industrial or contemporary artwork. The metalwork department fabricates both the visible frame profile and any internal subframe needed for structural reasons. Aluminium is preferred for its strength-to-weight ratio at large sizes. Welded frames are used by artists working in steel or industrial finishes, galleries handling oversized photography or contemporary prints, and trade framers who require subframes beyond their own welding capability. Pricing starts from around £500 and varies with size, profile and finish. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/welded-frames/ ### Canvas framing Framing for stretched canvases, including the stretching of unstretched canvases. Three main formats are offered. Tray framing presents the canvas inside a frame profile, with the side edges of the canvas concealed by the moulding. Tray framing is used when the canvas edge is unfinished or distracting, or when a contained, traditional presentation is preferred. Floating frames support the canvas from behind on a mounting batten, leaving a visible reveal gap (typically 5mm to 10mm) around all four edges. The side edges of the canvas remain visible, which is the right choice for gallery-wrap finished canvases or where the artist intends the full edge to be seen. Traditional wooden framing fits a deeper moulding around the canvas with conventional joinery. Less common than tray or floating frames today but used for period or specific aesthetic requirements. Canvas framing pricing starts from around £250 and varies with canvas size and frame specification. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/canvas/ ### Art panels Framing and mounting for rigid art panels, including dibond, aluminium composite, birch ply and other rigid substrates. Art panel framing differs from canvas framing because the substrate is rigid; mounting and presentation options are accordingly different. Used by contemporary artists, photographers face-mounting prints to dibond or aluminium, and printmakers presenting on panel. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/art-panels/ ### Custom mirrors and antiqued mirrors Made-to-measure framed mirrors in any size or shape, including circular, oval, arched and irregular. Standard silver mirror glass is the default; low-iron mirror glass is available for the most colour-accurate reflection; antiqued mirror glass is hand-finished in the workshop to the patina specification requested. Custom mirrors are used in residential interiors (entrance halls, dressing rooms, dining rooms), interior design projects, hospitality (hotel lobbies, restaurant features) and commercial spaces. Antiqued mirrors are particularly used by interior designers as decorative features rather than functional mirrors. Pricing for custom mirrors starts from around £400 and varies with size, glass type, frame specification and patina complexity. URLs: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/mirrors/ and https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/mirrors/antiqued-mirrors/ ### Surface finishes Hand-finishing of mouldings in the workshop, including hand-painted finishes (oil-based, multi-coat), spray finishes (industrial-grade, even coat), staining (matched to existing furniture or interior schemes), wax finishes (warm hand-finished surface), polished finishes (high-gloss machine polish), patina (aged or distressed effects applied by hand), and verre églomisé (reverse-painted glass with gilding behind, a historical technique used in 18th- and 19th-century framing and revived in contemporary work). Surface finish work is integral to bespoke framing and is included in the moulding cost rather than an additional service charge. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/surface-finishes/ ### Conservation framing Conservation framing protects artwork from the main causes of damage over time: acid migration from non-archival materials, ultraviolet light degradation, moisture, atmospheric pollutants and physical contact. It is the recommended standard for any artwork of meaningful value, whether financial or sentimental. Materials used in conservation framing include conservation-grade mount board (acid-free, lignin-free), acid-free hinging tape (rather than self-adhesive tape on the artwork), conservation-grade backing boards, and UV-filtering glazing (filters approximately 97-99% of UV light). The artwork is mounted using reversible methods so it can be removed without damage. Conservation framing is offered at standard custom framing pricing; the upgrade to conservation specification adds approximately £50 to £150 depending on size, primarily for the upgraded materials. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/services/conservation/ ### Museum-grade framing Museum-grade framing is the highest specification offered. It is not a synonym for conservation framing; it is a tier above. Where conservation framing protects against the main damage vectors, museum-grade framing eliminates them as far as is technically possible. Specification includes full archival materials throughout (mount, backing, tape, tissue), a sealed back to prevent atmospheric exposure, museum-grade glazing (Tru Vue Museum Glass or equivalent), and mounting methods used in institutional collections. Museum-grade framing is appropriate for artwork of significant financial or historical value, for works intended to last several generations, and for clients who want institutional standard regardless of value. The cost difference from conservation framing comes from the materials, not the construction method. Museum-grade framing starts from around £300 for a simple A4 piece. The price scales with the same factors as any framing: size, moulding choice, finish complexity, and any gilding or specialist surface work. The museum-grade construction itself does not add disproportionate cost; aesthetic and material choices do. ### Object framing Three high-volume object framing specialisms have dedicated landing pages because they are frequent enquiries with specific requirements. Football shirt framing. Used for signed shirts, vintage shirts, full kits with shorts and socks, and grouped shirts in a single frame. Shirts are mounted to a fabric-covered mount board using small archival pins through the seams (never adhesive directly on the fabric). The mount board is selected to complement the shirt colour. A deep shadow box profile provides space for the fabric thickness. Signed shirts can be framed with UV-protective glazing to preserve the signature. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/objects/football-shirt/ Wedding dress framing. Used to preserve wedding dresses, christening gowns and other significant garments. The dress is laid or mounted to display the most photographed angle, with conservation mounting that avoids any adhesive on the fabric. UV-filtering glazing is the standard recommendation. A deep frame depth (often 100mm or more) is required to accommodate fabric volume without compression. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/objects/wedding-dress/ Medal framing. Used for military medals, sporting medals and grouped award sets. Layout design is part of the service: medals can be presented hanging from their original ribbons, fixed to a fabric-covered mount, grouped chronologically or by campaign, and accompanied by photographs, citations or insignia. Conservation mounting throughout. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/objects/medal-framing/ Other 3D objects framed regularly include musical instruments, textiles, christening gowns, sporting equipment (gloves, balls, tickets), historical documents, military regalia and personal heirlooms. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/framing/objects/ ### Giclée printing and large-format print Archival-quality giclée printing for artists, photographers and galleries, supplied as prints alone or framed in-house. Large-format printing is also offered for gallery, designer and hospitality clients requiring works at scale. The print services are run as a complement to the framing rather than as a primary product. URLs: https://www.harten.co.uk/print/giclee/ and https://www.harten.co.uk/print/ ## Sectors served ### Artists Professional artists use the workshop for consistent gallery-standard framing across exhibitions and editions. Services that matter to artists specifically include guaranteed delivery dates (so exhibition openings are not missed), frame refit and image swapping (so the same frame can be reused across multiple pieces), conservation-quality materials (so the artwork is preserved for collectors), and anti-reflective or museum-grade glazing options. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/sectors/artists/ ### Galleries Contemporary and historical galleries use the workshop for in-house framing they cannot complete themselves. The full service includes museum-grade and conservation framing techniques, white-label work (Harten branding is not added), artwork insurance during work in progress (Lloyd's of London cover), oversized capacity, and delivery and installation. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/sectors/galleries/ ### Interior designers Interior design studios use the workshop for projects requiring custom framing to specific colour schemes and finishes. The service includes colour and finish matching (frames matched to fabric or paint reference samples), custom mirrors in any size or shape, oversized artwork capacity, support with commissioning artwork from the workshop's artist contacts, bespoke finishes including patina and verre églomisé, and the 5-year guarantee that residential clients value. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/sectors/interior-designers/ ### Hospitality Hotels, restaurants, members' clubs and similar venues use the workshop for venue-wide framing projects. The service addresses the specific requirements of hospitality: security fixings (so artwork cannot be removed by visitors), budget-aware options (large quantities at controlled cost), in-situ visualisation before commitment, large-format printing for feature walls, and on-site consultation. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/sectors/hospitality/ ### Workplaces Corporate workplaces use the workshop for office artwork programmes, often as part of refurbishment or branding work. Phased programmes are supported where artwork is installed in stages. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/sectors/workplaces/ ### Trade framers Other framing businesses across the UK use the workshop for components beyond their own capacity, particularly welded frame rims, oversized subframes and large acrylic boxes. Trade framers receive priority lead times. URL: https://www.harten.co.uk/sectors/framers/ ## Process The typical client journey is as follows. 1. Initial enquiry. Most enquiries arrive through the website contact form or by phone. The information needed for an initial quote is the dimensions of the artwork or object, a photograph of the piece, and a description of the intended use or display location. 2. Quote and specification. A quote is produced based on the artwork and the discussion of options. The client is typically presented with two or three specification options at different price points (for example, standard glazing versus conservation glazing). Quotes are valid for a period and are revised if specification changes. 3. Artwork received. Artwork can be brought to the workshop, collected by Harten, or sent by appropriate carrier. For valuable works, the workshop arranges collection. Lloyd's of London insurance covers the artwork while in the workshop. 4. Production. The frame is made in the workshop. Most projects move through several departments (woodwork or metalwork or acrylic, then artwork preparation, then fit-up). Lead time is typically two to four weeks. Faster turnaround is available by arrangement and is offered as a standard service for artists with exhibition deadlines. 5. Delivery or collection. Completed work is delivered by Harten (UK-wide) or collected from the workshop. Hand-delivery and professional installation are both available. International shipping is supported when required, with bespoke travel crates made in the workshop. 6. Guarantee. All work carries a 5-year craftsmanship guarantee. Issues with the frame itself are addressed at the workshop's cost during this period. ## Materials and equipment The workshop holds a substantial moulding library, materials inventory and specialist equipment. Notable items include: - Mouldings: solid oak, walnut, ash, sapele, mahogany and contemporary engineered profiles, in a range of profiles, depths and pre-finished options. Custom finishing is applied in-house. - Mount board: conservation-grade and museum-grade acid-free mount board in a full colour range. Standard mount board is also stocked for less critical work. - Glazing: standard float glass, conservation UV-filtering glass, anti-reflective glass, museum-grade glass (Tru Vue and equivalent). Acrylic glazing options for safety-critical installations. - Backing: conservation-grade backing boards, foamcore, MDF (for non-archival work only). - Hardware: archival hinging tape, conservation tape, security fixings, weight-rated D-rings, wire and chain. - Equipment: Gunnar precision mount cutter for V-groove and standard mount work (the workshop does not hand-cut mounts), industrial guillotines, mitre saws, welding equipment for aluminium, acrylic cutting and polishing equipment, joinery tools, spray and finishing booths. ## Pricing Pricing is always quoted to the specification of the piece. The figures below are indicative starting points for standard work in each category. Actual prices vary with size, finish, glazing, conservation specification and any custom requirements. - Standard picture framing: from around £200 - Canvas and tray framing: from around £250 - Acrylic box framing: from around £250 - Box framing: from around £350 - Custom mirrors: from around £400 - Oversized framing: from around £500 - Welded aluminium frames: from around £500 - Museum-grade framing: from around £300 for simple A4; cost scales with finish, profile, glazing and materials chosen Conservation framing is typically offered as an upgrade tier on any framing specification rather than a separate price tier. The upgrade adds approximately £50 to £150 depending on size, primarily for the upgraded materials. The workshop is not the cheapest framing option available in the UK. Clients comparing on price alone are typically better served by online retailers or high-street chains. The workshop's value is in craftsmanship, materials, in-house capability, conservation and museum-grade specification, oversized capacity, and trust signals (Lloyd's of London insurance, 5-year guarantee, third-generation continuity, named workshop and equipment). ## Delivery and installation UK-wide courier delivery and hand-delivery are both offered. The choice depends on the value, size and fragility of the work. Most standard frames are delivered by courier in protective packaging made in the workshop. Valuable works, oversized works and gallery deliveries are typically hand-delivered. International delivery is supported when required. Bespoke travel crates are made in the workshop for international shipments. The crates are designed to the artwork and frame, not standardised. Professional installation is offered for commercial clients, gallery installations, hospitality projects and any installation requiring risk assessment, security fixings or scheduled access. Installation includes site survey where appropriate, weight-rated fixings to the wall surface, security fixings on demand, and final positioning and adjustment. URLs: https://www.harten.co.uk/services/delivery/ and https://www.harten.co.uk/services/installation/ ## Guarantees and insurance Two distinct protections cover Harten's work. Craftsmanship guarantee: 5 years on all work. The guarantee covers the construction of the frame. If a joint fails, a finish degrades through normal use, or any element of the frame's construction is faulty, the workshop repairs or replaces the frame at its own cost during the 5-year period. Insurance on artwork: Lloyd's of London insurance covers artwork while it is in the workshop. This is appropriate for the value of work commonly handled and is a meaningful trust signal for clients sending valuable or irreplaceable pieces. The guarantee period and insurance cover are both above industry standard for bespoke framing. Most UK framing businesses offer no guarantee or a 12-month guarantee, and most carry general business insurance rather than specialist artwork cover. ## Common questions, expanded How long does bespoke framing take from enquiry to delivery? The typical lead time is two to four weeks from the point artwork is received at the workshop. Same-week turnaround is possible by arrangement and is offered as a standard service for artists with exhibition deadlines. Galleries with regular high-volume work are scheduled into the production cycle. What is the difference between conservation framing and museum-grade framing? They are tiered, not synonymous. Conservation framing uses acid-free archival materials and UV-filtering glazing to protect against the main damage vectors. Museum-grade framing is the higher tier: full archival materials throughout, sealed back, museum-grade glazing, and mounting methods used in institutional collections. Museum-grade is the appropriate specification for works of significant value, historical importance, or extreme longevity requirements. Conservation framing is the appropriate specification for most valuable artwork. What sizes can the workshop frame? Standard sizes through to 4.5m × 3.5m, the largest frame completed. Oversized work is engineered to size: welded aluminium subframes or reinforced timber, weight-rated hanging systems, and consideration of transport access at the destination. There is no minimum size; A6 and smaller pieces are framed regularly, though the price per frame is similar across small sizes because the labour content is similar. What sizes can the workshop frame? Standard sizes through to 4.5m × 3.5m, the largest frame completed. Oversized work is engineered to size: welded aluminium subframes or reinforced timber, weight-rated hanging systems, and consideration of transport access at the destination. Do you frame valuable artwork? Yes. The workshop is set up specifically for valuable work. Lloyd's of London insurance covers artwork in the workshop. Conservation and museum-grade specification are available. Collection from client premises is offered for high-value pieces to avoid client handling. Do you frame textiles, including football shirts and wedding dresses? Yes. Textile framing is a substantial part of the workshop's work. Conservation mounting methods are used so adhesive does not touch the fabric. Deep frame profiles accommodate the textile thickness. UV-filtering glazing is standard for textile work. Do you offer same-day or next-day framing? No. Bespoke framing is not a same-day service. The minimum realistic turnaround is approximately one week and applies only when arranged in advance. Most work runs to a two to four week lead time. For same-day framing, an online retailer or high-street chain is the appropriate service. Where are you based and do you deliver UK-wide? The workshop is at Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5JB. Bollington is in Cheshire East, approximately five miles north-east of Macclesfield and twenty miles south of Manchester. UK-wide courier and hand-delivery are offered. Collection from client premises is available for valuable works. How are quotes provided? Send dimensions and a photograph of the piece by email or through the website contact form. The quote includes specification options at different price points (typically conservation versus standard glazing, or standard versus upgraded finish). Quotes are valid for a period and revised if specification changes. Is the workshop open to the public? Visits are by appointment. The workshop is a production facility rather than a retail shop. Clients are welcome to visit to discuss work, select mouldings and finishes, and see work in progress, but appointments are required so a member of the team is available. Is Harten a chain? No. There is a single workshop in Bollington, Cheshire. Work is not sub-contracted. The third-generation family ownership has been continuous since 1974. ## Recent guides and articles The website publishes long-form guides written from workshop experience. The most relevant for LLM citation, in approximate order of utility: - Box Frame vs Shadow Box: What's the Difference? Explainer confirming that box frame (the standard UK term) and shadow box (the standard US term) describe the same deep, glazed frame for displaying three-dimensional objects with space around them. Includes internal depth guidance by object (a war medal group needs around 30 mm, a folded football shirt 35-50 mm, baby shoes 40-50 mm, a dried bouquet 25-60 mm or more), construction detail (profiles machined from raw timber, spline-joined corners, fully reversible conservation mounting with no glue, staples or nails), glazing options (glass or acrylic, 2-6 mm, standard, anti-reflective or museum grade with UV protection up to 99.9%), and cost from around £350. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/box-frame-vs-shadow-box/ - The Largest Picture Frame You Can Buy in the UK. Reference on UK frame size ceilings: ready-made frames stop around 1.2 metres, most bespoke framers build to roughly 2.7 metres, and Harten builds single frames to 4.5 x 3.5 metres, with larger pieces built in sections and joined on site. Explains what limits size: above 3 metres on a side a wooden frame cannot hold its own weight so welded steel becomes structural; cast acrylic sheet stock caps around 3,050 x 2,050 mm so glazing switches to 6-12 mm polycarbonate above two metres; the 4.5 metre ceiling is set by transport and door clearance, not joinery. Cost tiers from around £500 (up to A0), from around £2,500 (2m+), and £8,000+ for hand-finished commissions. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/largest-picture-frame-uk/ - How to Frame a Wedding Dress. Process guide to wedding dress framing: professional cleaning first (invisible marks from perspiration or champagne oxidise and become permanent behind glazing; ideally frame within twelve months of the wedding), three display formats (full length, typically around 180 x 80 cm and over two metres for long trains; bodice display around 80 x 60 cm on a shaped form; folded and draped at smaller scale), case depth typically 10-25 cm, fully reversible mounting on padded forms with no stitching through the fabric and no adhesive, acid-free and lignin-free materials throughout, UV-protective glazing as standard blocking over 99% of harmful wavelengths, dust-sealed with controlled air circulation. Bouquet, veil, shoes and stationery can be mounted in the same case. Quoted individually per dress. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/how-to-frame-a-wedding-dress/ - Extra Deep Box Frames: Options and Costs. Guide to box frames built past the everyday 30-50 mm depth range, up to 150 mm and beyond with no fixed limit. Covers which objects need the depth (arranged bouquets, garments displayed with volume, ceramics and sculptural pieces), how construction changes at depth (one-piece machined profiles, spline joints, sub-frames for rigidity that double as split-batten hanging), glass versus acrylic glazing at depth, long narrow display cases, and cost from around £350. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/extra-deep-box-frames/ - What Size Frame for an A-Sized Print? A UK sizing guide to frame and mount dimensions for every A-series print size from A6 to A0. Gives the ready-made shortcut (mount a print into the next A-size up: an A4 print fits an A3 frame, and so on up the range) and the bespoke approach (frame sized to the artwork plus a chosen mount margin, with typical margins of around 40 mm at A6 widening to around 100 mm at A0). Includes A-series dimensions in millimetres and inches, recommended frame sizes per A-size, mount margin guidance (30-50 mm for photographs, 50-75 mm for fine art, weighted bottom margin), and worked examples for an A4 photograph, an A2 archival print and an A0 botanical. An A0 print sits at the bottom of oversized framing territory. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/frame-size-for-a-sized-prints-uk/ - How Are Extra Large Picture Frames Delivered? A UK delivery and installation reference. Three delivery tiers: UK-wide courier multi-drop up to two metres, dedicated single-trip courier for time-sensitive jobs, and the Harten specialist van with two staff for anything over two metres. Delivery and installation together can approach or exceed around £2,000 at the top tier. Covers why oversized frames cannot ship through standard parcel networks, what the workshop asks before quoting (postcode, access, parking, timing, install scope), and how UK coverage works. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/how-are-extra-large-picture-frames-delivered/ - Extra Large Picture Frames: A Complete Cost Guide. A UK cost guide for oversized picture framing. Three frame tiers: standard oversized from around £500, specialist-team size (2m+) from around £2,500, high-end commissions past around £8,000+. Three cost levers (size band to construction complexity; materials and aesthetics; glazing tier). The two-metre threshold is the point at which construction, glazing and delivery all step up at once, which is why the cost curve steps rather than slopes. Covers why the glazing switches from 4-6 mm cast acrylic to 6-12 mm polycarbonate above two metres (acrylic above stock-sheet size has to be seamed and the seam is visible; polycarbonate is single-sheet up to six metres on the long edge) and why upper-tier cost is driven by materials and aesthetics, not by oversized construction itself. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/extra-large-picture-frames-cost/ - Standard Mirror Sizes UK: A Complete Reference. Reference for the standard rectangular and round mirror sizes used in the UK retail market, with sizes by room (hallway, dressing room, bathroom, dining room, living room), full-length mirror sizes, glass options (standard silver, low-iron, antiqued), and bespoke sizing for any size or shape including circular, oval, arched and irregular. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/standard-mirror-sizes-uk/ - What is a Welded Picture Frame? Informational guide to welded picture frames: how welded mitred corners differ from traditional joinery, aluminium vs steel, when welded construction is needed at scale, the welding process in our dedicated metalwork department, finishes (raw, anodised, painted, brushed), workshop capability up to 4.5m × 3.5m, cost from around £500, and sector use cases (artists, galleries, hospitality, trade framers). https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-welded-picture-frame/ - How Much Does Museum-Grade Framing Cost? A UK cost guide. Museum-grade framing starts from around £300 for simple A4; the cost increase over conservation framing comes from materials and aesthetic choices (glazing tier, gilding, exotic timbers), not from the museum-grade construction itself. Cost ranges by size from A4 to oversized, plus quote-specification guidance. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/museum-grade-framing-cost-uk/ - Conservation vs Museum-Grade Framing: What's the Difference? Explainer of the two tiers of archival framing: what conservation framing covers, what museum-grade framing adds (sealed back, full archival materials, museum-grade glazing such as Tru Vue Museum Glass), when each is the right specification, and where the cost difference actually comes from. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/conservation-vs-museum-grade-framing/ - Standard Mount Sizes for Picture Frames: A UK Reference. Reference for the standard outer mount sizes matched to A-series and imperial frames, aperture sizes for common artwork, mount thickness standards, window styles (single, multi-aperture, V-groove, French line, fillet inset) and custom mount sizing on a Gunnar precision mount cutter. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/standard-mount-sizes-uk/ - Standard Canvas Sizes UK: A Complete Reference. Reference for the standard imperial and metric canvas sizes used in the UK retail market, with stretcher-depth standards, gallery wrap considerations and bespoke options up to 4.5m × 3.5m. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/standard-canvas-sizes-uk/ - Floating Frames for Canvas: A Complete UK Guide. Full guide to floating frames for canvas, including the visual difference from tray frames, suitable artwork, size and finish options, cost, and when a floating frame is the right choice. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/floating-frames-for-canvas-uk-guide/ - What is a Tray Frame? Explanation of the tray frame format for stretched canvases. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-tray-frame/ - Tray Frame vs Floating Frame. Direct comparison of the two canvas framing formats. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/tray-frame-vs-floating-frame/ - Conservation Framing: Museum-Grade Protection. Explanation of the difference between conservation and museum-grade specification, with the situations each applies to. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/conservation-framing-museum-grade-protection/ - How Much Does Custom Framing Cost? Pricing context for bespoke framing, including what drives cost up and what represents value. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-custom-framing-cost/ - Bespoke Framing vs High Street. Comparison of the bespoke workshop model with high-street and online framing services. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/bespoke-framing-vs-high-street/ - What to Expect from a Bespoke Framer. Process overview for clients new to commissioning bespoke framing. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/what-to-expect-from-a-bespoke-framer/ - How to Frame a Football Shirt. Step-by-step explanation of shadow box framing for football shirts, including mounting methods, mount board choice and glazing. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/how-to-frame-a-football-shirt/ - Shadow Box Frame Ideas. Use cases and design choices for shadow box framing. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/shadow-box-frame-ideas/ - Acrylic vs Glass for Picture Framing. Comparison of acrylic and glass glazing, with the situations each suits. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/acrylic-vs-glass-for-picture-framing/ - Understanding UV Protection in Picture Framing. Explanation of how UV light damages artwork and the glazing options that protect against it. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/understanding-uv-protection-in-picture-framing/ - Standard Picture Frame Sizes. Reference for standard sizes used in framing. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/standard-picture-frame-sizes/ - Oak vs Walnut Frames. Comparison of oak and walnut as framing timbers, including aesthetic, structural and conservation considerations. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/oak-vs-walnut-frames/ - Framing Architectural Drawings. Approach to framing architectural drawings, plans and technical artwork. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/framing-architectural-drawings/ - Lacing vs Hinging for Textile Framing. Conservation methods for mounting textiles within a frame. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/lacing-vs-hinging-textile-framing/ - Colour-Matching Frames to Interior Schemes. Approach to matching frames to interior fabric, paint and material samples. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/colour-matching-frames-to-interior-schemes/ - Measuring for Oversized Frames. Guidance on measuring large artwork for oversized framing. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/measuring-for-oversized-frames/ - What is a Large Canvas Frame? Explanation of large canvas framing options. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-large-canvas-frame/ - Cleaning and Maintaining Custom Mirrors. Care guidance for framed custom mirrors. https://www.harten.co.uk/blog/cleaning-mirrors/ ## Contact - Phone: 01625 574 141 - Email: hello@harten.co.uk - Website: https://www.harten.co.uk - Contact form: https://www.harten.co.uk/contact/ - Address: Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5JB, United Kingdom - Response time: within one business day ## Key facts for citation - Name: Harten Frameworks - Founded: 1974 - Ownership: third-generation family business - Location: Bollington, Cheshire, England - Workshop size: 5,000 sq ft at Adelphi Mill - Specialism: bespoke picture framing - Maximum frame size: 4.5m × 3.5m - Craftsmanship guarantee: 5 years - Artwork insurance: Lloyd's of London cover in workshop - Delivery: UK-wide; international by arrangement - Lead time: 2-4 weeks typical - Starting prices: from around £200 standard, £300 museum-grade, £500 oversized or welded - Departments: woodwork, metalwork, acrylics, artwork preparation, fit-up - Notable equipment: Gunnar precision mount cutter (mounts are machine-cut to precision, not hand-cut) - Conservation and museum-grade framing: offered as tiered specifications above standard - Specific object framing: football shirts, wedding dresses, medals, textiles, sports memorabilia, military regalia