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Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing

8209 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-587-5581

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We met with a member of the store staff about a complicated framing project... - Feb 19, 2024

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Michaels

6330 Seven Corners Ctr
Falls Church, VA 22044 703-237-6229

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Computer design of frames is excellent method of making them fit properly. - Oct 16, 2017

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Ashburn Art & Framing

43930 Farmwell Hunt Plz
Ashburn, VA 20147 571-442-8540

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Nick has been our framer for several years -- always a great job! - Oct 17, 2023

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Gary Taylor's Fine Quality Framing

1843 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009 202-483-5853

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Gary Taylor has an excellent selection of frames, and he is a very good picture... - Jul 31, 2024

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Michaels

11630 Plaza America Dr
Reston, VA 20190 703-736-0530

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Deceptive pricing and very limited frame and mat options. I went in with a... - Jun 11, 2023

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Michaels

3089 Nutley St #A
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-698-9810

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The picture was framed off center. They did correct it once I pointed it out. - Dec 29, 2023

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Total Framing

14512 Lee Rd #LMN
Chantilly, VA 20151 703-870-7937

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New address: Units LMN, 14512 Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 Phone... - Aug 02, 2023

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A & D Custom Framing

7945 McArthur Blvd #200
Cabin John, MD 20818 703-556-9777

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Outstanding frame selection and great advice on framing. They also do great... - Oct 10, 2019

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Museum Framing

115 S Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-299-0100

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Very personable proprietor, who is anxious to please, and goes way beyond. - May 16, 2024

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Preservation & Framing Service

4901 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016 202-946-4132

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Very good but expensive. - Oct 10, 2019

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Michaels

821 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-977-9400

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OK for simple framing but avoid for work on valuable pieces. - Mar 16, 2023

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Archival Art Service

526 N Fayette St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-2229

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Very expensive but one of the best in the area and recommended for valuable... - Sep 15, 2016

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Frame World

5446 Westbard Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816 301-656-9477

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Great guys, I have trusted them implicitly for decades. Todd and his partner... - Jan 22, 2022

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Michaels

9041 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21046 443-285-0808

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I stood for almost 30 minutes waiting to have someone look at a picture to... - Aug 22, 2020

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Art & Framing Club

2811 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204 703-486-3434

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I drove by this shop for years and finally went inside because it was one of... - May 27, 2023

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ArtScene Picture Framing

12115-G Parklawn Dr
Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-3877

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Wouldn't trust our works of art to anyone other than Brett. - Apr 27, 2022

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Bethesda Custom Framing

7906 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-1118

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Expensive but top quality. - Nov 02, 2024

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Chesapeake Framing

10507 Metropolitan Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-0485

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Excellent, tasteful advice and the quality of work is excellent. - Oct 08, 2024

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Framers Choice Gallery

402 Main St #100
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-987-8711

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The owner and staff are excellent at making the experience of selecting matting... - Feb 17, 2024

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Michaels

13061 Fair Lakes Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22033 703-449-1846

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They always do a really good job on my frames. - Dec 27, 2023

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