SF Framing

Our experience with this owner was very uncomfortable. Sarcastic and rude. Will never go back.

Awesome Steph Curry Custom Frame Masterpiece @SF_Framing Thank you Matt! I keep going back to SF Framing in Sunnyvale for all my home and office pieces. They are so professional and unique at really reasonable prices. They are the best in town! @warriors #WarriorsGround

Got a living social deal and went to get a frame for a pic I got from Australia. the owner was very knowledgable and found a great frame for reasonable price. the frame and matting really brought out the beauty in my picture. I highly recommend sf framing to any one looking for a great frame for a great price!

Simply the Best Framer in Sunnyvale
Matt has framed two other lithographs for us many years ago, each time with amazing results that bring out the best in the art work.
This time I had an oil painting on canvas rolled up in a tube for 9 years that was given to me by my sister. The painting was too big. I called Matt prior to my arrival at his store to let him know that I was not sure the painting was even worth framing. Matt encouraged me to bring it by his store and he would take a look at the painting and give his opinion.
As soon as he began to unroll the painting, he said the colors were gorgeous. He recommended cropping the painting to make it fit better in our home and to center the focal point of the painting.
Matt quietly wandered throughout his store picking out samples of frames that he thought would work with the painting. I brought my iPad with pictures of my living room and dining room so he would get a sense of my style. Matt narrowed the frame selection down to two choices and explained why it worked with the painting. Ultimately, I went with Matt’s recommendation. After all, he is the artist.
Framing can be expensive, but this is a case of where you get what you pay for. This amazing Mediterranean seascape is now the focal point the moment you enter our home.
So if you are looking for a framing shop with great customer service and true artistic talent, you found the right shop. Matt’s shop has been in business for 25 years now. Any business that can survive the economic downturn of the Great Recession and still be in business is doing something right!

Matt helped us select the frame moulding for a large bathroom vanity mirror. Bryan did the framing and it turned out beautifully. We actually re-​used our old mirror and love the transformation. The frame goes great with the other elements in the room.

I recently had a very rare piece of art that needed that extra touch. I had taken this to many places until I was referred to Matt, the owner. I could not have been more pleased with his honesty, knowledge, and quality work. He took the time with me to ask questions and offer advice to really make this piece stand out. He totally delivered! WOW! I will not go anywhere else. I would highly suggest using SF Framing for those qualify pieces that need that little bit of custom work to really make your art stand out.
Thanks Matt. Much appreciated

I came in here after purchasing a Unilocal deal. I had two medium-​sized pictures, one to get matted and framed and the other just framed. Matt spent a while helping me pick out colors and deciding what I wanted. I did feel that I had to stand my ground a few times to get across to him what I really wanted, even when he had a different idea. It made me feel slightly bullied, but I could handle it– but still minus one star.
I took off another star because the pricing wasn’t gone over with me. Granted, I recognize that I didn’t specifically ask as I was deciding on each piece. I understand it’s my responsibility to know what I’m paying and what for, but I always appreciate it when someone goes over the pricing with me so I don’t feel duped into paying for up-​sells. I was quite shocked to hear the final price that I would be paying, even after he accounted for my Unilocal deal. The payment is also done at the time of placing the order, with no refunds, etc– if they hadn’t done a good job, I’m not quite sure what I would’ve done.
He told me that they would be ready in «a couple weeks» and that he would give me a call. I got a call about two and a half weeks later.
In general, they did a great job with the framing and I’m happy with they turned out. Because they were special pieces, it didn’t hurt QUITE so much to pay an arm and a leg. But most likely, I will look elsewhere for future framing jobs.

I feel slightly uncomfortable writing this review.
Partly because it looks like in the past the owner has contacted Unilocalers.
But mostly, because my experience was incredibly uncomfortable.
The honey and I brought in a piece we’d purchased at a local conference. He’d been putting off framing it but since we’re moving I pushed to have him get it framed.
The beginning of the conversation started off strangely, with the person helping us mentioning cannibis con and not really listening when I stated I’d prefer to go with a black frame with white matte.
I will say that the color matte he did find us is what we ended up going with, an ice blue, but the customer service was incredibly strange with the employee helping us growing more unprofessional in his conversation as our visit progressed.
My final straw was when I asked what the difference in price was between the different types of glass once we picked out our frame (from two choices) and our matte. He ignored my question and continued speaking about personal things.
From there on I ignored him and proceeded to look around the store until he pushed a paper in front of my boyfriend. At that point, I was done.
«$ 195 dollars?!» My brain screamed.
«So is this with the 50% off discount?» I asked. He stated yes but said there was a Unilocal deal he could give us for $ 135. At that point I let him know we’d need to think about it as we hadn’t been considering paying that much.
«Well, how much did you expect to pay?» He asked. «Because you get what you pay for.»
«Well my diploma was about half the size and it was at most 40 dollars.»
He scoffed. «How long ago was that.»
«About three years ago.» I stated as he put two new pieces of frame on the table next to our piece.
«Well you get what you pay for and that’s what other companies use.» He said. «Particle board or metal. Our frames are solid wood.» He paused, «You get what you pay for.»
I looked down at the two types of frames he hadn’t even bothered to ask if we wanted. My boyfriend picked one up, shrugged and I looked at him.
«I think we’re going to think about it.» I stated. JUST TO GET OUT OF THE STORE.
We left. Ended up going to Aaron Brothers several streets over (who shockingly actually send this store business) and paid approximately half… that’s right, HALF of what this store quoted us.
Between the hard sell at the end and the unprofessional conversation it’s hard to figure out what was worse. But frankly, he ruined what was to have been a fun and simple chore, so I have absolutely no reason to ever return.

I brought two oversized photographs in for a quote. Matt took the time to help me pick out a suitable frame, answer all my questions, and thoroughly explain the pricing. I had a quote from another frame shop and Matt was able to work with me to match the price. I hung my completed artwork today and they are gorgeous! I’m so glad my photographs were framed by someone who really cares about and loves their work. I know these pieces will be with me for a long time.

I had several items framed here and was happy with all of the results. Matt was super helpful and always cheerful to deal with — they took the time to help me pick out the right frames for the paintings. Overall very positive experience — really happy customer :-)

I found SF Framing on Unilocal and the reviews were great. So, I thought I’d check them out. I’m so glad I did. Yes, custom framing can be expensive. But, I found their prices to be very reasonable. And, awesome customer service. I worked with Bryan and he is very professional and friendly. He took the time to help me find the right frames, matte, etc for my art work.
While Bryan and I were going over the two African art pieces that I brought in, I noticed that they had an African mask hanging on their wall, in a shadow box. Matt, the owner, said that they’ve had that in the store for a long time.
Matt and I struck a deal and it’s now hanging above my fireplace. Gorgeous. Especially, with the museum quality glass. It’s almost as if the glass isn’t there and it blocks 99% of the UV rays. Perfect.
Anyway, I finally picked up my framed artwork and I couldn’t be any happier. Masterpieces. One of a kind.
I have other art and pictures that need to be framed. I’ll be back.
If you’re looking for quality and great customer service (that’s key), come here. Matt and Bryan treat you like family. I feel like I’ve known them forever.
Thanks, Matt and Bryan, for the beautiful work. And, thank you, Matt, for selling the African Mask to me. :)

We go here for all our framing needs. They are always helpful in picking mats and frames. They will help you know if you even need mats.
They have a variety of different glass and plastic for the framing. They give you the pros and cons for each.
They framed a very odd sized piece, it was very wide and not very tall. They handled it great!
Lots of knowledge and great customer service.
There costs are commiserate with the materials they are using. I feel that they are more than reasonable.

We have taken many different items to SF Framing over the years. Lots of posters, some wood cuts, signed limited edition prints. Each item they treat the same. They offer great advice on how to best display each item.
Their customer service is great. They are always patient. Once we had some slight damage to a photo on canvas. It was barely noticeable. They pointed it out and paid to have the photo reprinted.
They use top quality materials, but the prices are fair for what you are purchasing.
We will continue to bring all our framing projects to SF Framing.

SF Framing did a fantastic job! My photos look beautiful, the framing is excellent and the museum quality glass will insure that they do not fade. The work was completed on time and the people are very professional and have great suggestions. I will definitely go back.

My wife came in here with a Groupon and looking to frame one of our favorite prints of the city of Paris. Matt helped us pick out a stunning frame and the work was completed quickly for a great price.
We loved it so much, we had two HUGE wedding prints framed here after that. The guys were always very friendly and willing to spend as much time as necessary to help you pick out the best frame and matte for your project. They have a really wide selection here.
I would definitely recommend getting your projects framed here.

I came to SF Framing to get a frame for a print for my bf. I had no clue what I was looking for but I wanted something modern and affordable.
Matt was extremely warm and helpful. Off the bat, he suggested an affordable framing solution using spacers which saved me around $ 100 from getting a mat and an oversized frame. He spent a good amount of time with me suggesting different frames, mats, and ideas to get the job done. There were other customers in the store but he didn’t rush me what so ever. The frame was done a day before the promised date!
They did a great job and I would definitely come here again for future frames.

Good to have a decent frame shop in the area. Matt, the owner, is a friendly guy, and the custom framing work they did for me turned out great. I just saw that Unilocal is running a deal and may go back again soon.

After getting a referral from the handsome and talented Grant E. to SF Framing, I took my first non-​San Francisco framing job here and was extremely pleased with the service, quality, and turnaround time.
They were able to use their professional experience and eye to recommend a showcase piece for a highly sentimental newspaper clipping. I left the shop feeling pretty good about what we’d discussed… until I went back to pick it up.
No joke, it was way better than I had envisioned or dreamed, and opened my eye up to professional framing instead of my usual head down to Aaron Brothers and pick up a lame frame.
Great job SF Framing!

We found this store from a weekly coupon mailing the post office loves to cram into our mail box. Old school way to reach people, but it found us!
We stopped at Aaron Bros first without our painting since it is next door to a TJ. They were too busy and not too helpful. And then I remembered the coupon, which attached under a magnet, we drove over to SF framing. The owner finished up with at previous customer and then turned his attention to us. We are not the most decisive people on the planet when it comes to framing options on style, glass vs acrylic, etc because I am challenged when it comes to color coordination and my sig other doesn’t like to hurt my feelings by pointing that out. Matthew spent about a hour discussing the options and gave us a rough estimate based on the four or five options combinations we chose.
Let me say, custom framing is expensive. However, the customer service brought us back and SF framing had it done as promised. The result looked really good and the painting resides in our living room.

Noticed my review was not present when I was trying to show a friend this place for his photos. Here it is again:
MY PHOTOS SCREAM PROFESSIONAL, especially when they frame them. Got your attention now? If you are an artist, you are probably quality indulged, perfection snob and perhaps a bit neurotic (only speaking for myself here). Having working in framing in the past, and having chased that speck of dust to the moon and back to get it out of the frame, off the picture and out of my life for good, I can honestly say, these framers are CLEAN! I mean, I take them home, purposely searching for that returnable imperfection, and gladly I have found none!
Quality minded, color intuitive, custom matte and frame geniuses, oh, and they are really nice, too. They are the right people to support, well worth it.
Oh, and if you are really considering framing something, go for the good glass, that museum glass is worth every cent and helps your work look like your work.