
Repair Services
Picture Frame Repair Services
At JW Frame Crafters, we focus on safe, lasting repairs that protect your artwork. Below is a clear guide to what we can—and cannot—do, so you know exactly what to expect.
What We Can Do
- Replace broken glass with new, high-quality materials to safeguard your art.
- Repair split corners by rejoining the frame; in some cases, we’ll carefully separate the frame into its four legs and trim the ends to achieve a strong, long-lasting repair.
- Replace damaged matboards with fresh archival materials when water damage is present and the artwork and frame can be recovered.
What We Cannot Do
- Repair frames broken along an individual leg.
- Repair cracks in frames or replace missing frame pieces.
- Cut or modify antique glass with visible air bubbles (it is too fragile and brittle).
- Clean or repair frames exposed to smoke.
- Work on frames that are excessively water-damaged, too dirty, or infested (e.g., nesting bugs). In these cases, replacement is recommended.
Quotes & Pre-Review
All repairs and replacements require an in-person review for an accurate quote. To save you a trip, please email photos first. If we can determine a project is unrepairable from images, we may be able to prevent transporting the frame.