Picture Framing
Premier Picture Framing, Mount Cutting & Photographic Printing in Chapel Allerton, North Leeds.
At Yorks Framing, we specialise in bespoke picture framing in Leeds, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern precision. Every frame we produce is made to enhance your artwork, protect your memories, and complement your space. Based in Chapel Allerton, our experienced picture framers in Leeds create everything from custom frames and mirrors to mounts and sporting memorabilia displays, all designed to your exact requirements.
Whether you need a single custom picture frame or a full professional framing service for your gallery, our friendly team delivers quality, care, and style in every project.
Box Framing
Our box framing service is ideal for displaying deeper or three-dimensional items. This bespoke framing option is one we carry out almost every day in our Chapel Allerton workshop, providing secure, professional presentation for valuable keepsakes and sporting memorabilia.
We regularly frame sports rackets, boxing gloves, records, coins, golf balls, golf clubs, cigarette cards, ties, running vests, marathon shirts and medals, and other collectables. Each project is unique, and our professional framers will help you choose the right frame, mount, and glass to create the perfect display.
Contract Framing
We provide contract framing for artists, galleries, and photographers across Leeds and West Yorkshire. Our professional framing service includes designing, producing, and storing your preferred mounts and frames so that future orders match your exact style.
Whether you need a full bespoke picture framing service or prefer to assemble your artwork yourself, we supply all the materials you need: mounts, backs, and bags. Our Mount, Back, and Bag service is a cost-effective way to present artwork professionally while maintaining consistency across multiple pieces.
Framing Maps, Medals & Certificates
Maps are so popular at the moment. Whether it is a new or a vintage one we can help with framing
Medals we love doing as they always come out so nice and never one job is the same
Certificates can be framed with our low cost readymade frames if you wish or you can discuss options with us regarding specialist glass if you want to protect from UV light.
Framing Sports Shirts Memorabilia & Collectables
At Yorks Framing, we’re known across Leeds for our sports shirt framing and memorabilia framing services. From boxing gloves and golf clubs to records, coins, and marathon medals, we’ve framed every type of sporting memorabilia imaginable. Each frame is custom-built to fit perfectly, ensuring your framed items look professional and stay protected.
Readymade Frames
We frame with wood not the cheap contract Polymer type moulding.
This is all made on-site in our Chapel Allerton workshop and cover all the standard A sizes plus all the Imperial Sizes.
We typically stock Black – White – Oak readymade frames but do have selections of – Brown – Silver – Cream so if you’re trying to keep the budget down these are the best option as we can offer a retro fit for your art into a readymade frame. By cutting a mount to make it fit. This is a very popular option, and typically can be done same day.
Mount Styles
We have the technology to cut incredibly intricate mount styles.
See all the mocked up diagram’s in the link below. This should get your creative juices flowing. We really can produce the most fantastic of mounts to set your artwork off.
Glass
Artglass 70™ or Artglass 99™ provides UV protection by blocking 70–99% of harmful rays, helping to prevent treasured keepsakes from fading, photographs from yellowing and paper from becoming brittle.
Choose conservation glass for your next framing project and benefit from up to 99% UV protection. Artglass 99™ is an excellent choice for protecting and displaying framed artwork, photographs and treasured items.
UV damage is cumulative and irreversible. Sunlight reacts with the surface of artwork and photographs, changing their chemical composition by breaking down the bonds within paper, dyes and pigments. Over time, this can result in brittle paper and faded colours.
Choosing the best glass is paramount, but we do offer standard float glass which is used in 50% of all our framing jobs. We also offer ART-Glass with 70% UV Protection and Museum ART-Glass with 99% UV Protection, together with Acrylic Plastic glazing & Diffused Glass.
If you want to protect your artwork and get the best colour’s emanating out of it together with almost invisible reflection, then choose ARTGLASS. The UV protection is one of the best things that you cannot see but we have all had photos that get bleached our over the years. It also work quite brilliantly with B&W art/posters/photos. The blacks seem much deeper.
Protect what’s important
This Artglass™ product offers the following features and benefits:
Helps prevent treasured items from fading
99% UV protection
Crisp image resolution
No “orange peel” surface distortion
Neutral colour from all angles
Meets the requirements of ISO 18902
Conservation-grade glass according to the Photographic Activity Test (PAT), ISO 18916
Follows Fine Art Trade Guild and Professional Picture Framers Association standards
99% conservation-level UV block certified by the National Physical Laboratory in the UK according to EN 410
Standard Glass
This offers no UV protection and the reflection control is bad when in much brighter rooms, you will see the reflections in harsh lighting conditions, making it more difficult to see the image, especially larger poster type prints.
Non Reflective Glass
This is etched on one side and dulls the image behind it. The flat non reflective surface does not bring out the best of any art as pale or low contrast images are not helped by this glass. Anything with detail in it dramatically dulls the detail.
Ultra Violet (UV) Protection Glass
This is the first level of glass to offer protection to your image. This glass does not degrade or delaminate over time and will stop your images fading. Brilliant where reflection control is not an issue but artwork protection is. It offers 99% UV protection with its one side UV coating.
Plastic Glass / Acrylic (Shatterproof)
This is now a more expensive option than glass, but can be beneficial when you want to transport a frame or protect children if framed work is in the bedroom. It is slightly lighter than normal glass.
For – Schools – Public Places – Hospitals where health and safety is an issue it is perfect. The only downside is it scratches easily.
FAQs
What Makes Our Picture Framing Service Unique?
Do You Need a Custom Picture Framing Service?
Every frame we make is unique. Our custom picture framing process starts with you, your artwork, your preferences, and your style. We help you select from hundreds of picture mounts, moulding styles, and glazing types to create a design that fits your home or gallery perfectly.
Whether you’re framing artwork for art galleries, displaying certificates in your office, or presenting sporting memorabilia in your home, our professional framing service ensures exceptional quality and finish every time.
What Types of Framing Do We Offer?
We provide both bespoke and ready-made frames, each designed to suit different needs and budgets.
Bespoke Framing
Our bespoke picture framers create custom solutions for every project. Choose from a wide range of wooden mouldings in black, white, oak, silver, and more. Each framed item is carefully crafted to last, offering excellent protection for your paintings, prints, and photographs.
Ready-Made Frames
Our ready-made frames, crafted in-house from solid wood, are ideal for quick turnaround times and cost-effective options. Available in standard and imperial sizes, they can be retrofitted with custom mounts, perfect if you’re working to a tight deadline or budget. Browse our readymade frames online.
How Do We Frame Memorabilia and Collectables?
Can We Frame Mirrors, Maps, and Certificates?
Yes. Our mirror framing and map framing services are ideal for adding character to your home or workspace. We can frame both modern and vintage maps, ensuring they remain flat and preserved.
For certificates, we provide both ready-made frames and specialist glass to prevent UV damage. Our team will guide you on the best materials and finish for each piece.
Ready to Frame Your Next Piece?
Your artwork deserves more than an off-the-shelf solution. At Yorks Framing, we bring experience, precision, and care to every project from bespoke picture framing and mirror framing to sports memorabilia and custom mounts. Whether you’re an artist preparing for an exhibition or a homeowner framing a favourite photo, our Chapel Allerton workshop offers the perfect blend of craftsmanship and customer care.
Join hundreds of satisfied customers across Leeds and West Yorkshire who trust us for quality framing work, quick turnaround times, and excellent service. Visit our shop, speak to our friendly team, or request a quote online. We’re here to make your next picture framing project look its absolute best.
