Custom Framing, Preservation, & Restoration

Box Heart has in in house framing and repair shop that specializes in creating professional custom made frames built to suit your needs. Stop in with your family memento or precious art work and Joshua Hogan will help you determine the best way to properly preserve and enhance your possession.

Box Heart now carries Larson-Juhl! Larson-Juhl has been making beautiful custom framing materials for well over 100 years. Larson-Juhl's designers and manufacturing teams work hand-in-hand to bring you enduring frame designs in all of the popular home furnishing styles. Larson-Juhl also cares about the world we love in. They are the first custom framing manufacturer to offer environmentally friendly FSC and PEFC certified products.

Box Heart also uses acid-free materials, foam board and mats. Mat selection is supplied by Crescent and Bainbridge. Special glass choices are also available: regular, UV, conservation clear, museum and plexi.

Restoration services for the conservation of paintings and objects is also available.
The typical treatments available for the conservation of oil and acrylic paintings on canvas or wood includes:
- Removing surface dirt and discolored varnishes
- Adhering flaking paint
- Mending Tears and relining canvases
- Inpainting losses to the surrounding surface

The typical treatments for the conservation of objects includes:
- Surface cleaning
- Repairing cracks, chips and breaks