THE LEADERS Hertfordshire No1 picture framing & art restoration services
LOCAL CREATIVE FRAMING SINCE 1984
ICAS Vilas Art is a distinguished company with over four decades of expertise in providing creative picture-framing solutions. Since its establishment in 1984, it has become a leading provider of bespoke framing solutions for artists, photographers, galleries, corporate clients, and individuals.
“At ICAS Vilas Art, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation in framing techniques and styles, ensuring that each frame is meticulously crafted to suit the artwork’s unique requirements. Our approach is marked by keen attention to detail, resulting in personalised and high-quality customer service. We strictly use conservation-grade materials in our framing solutions, which means we exclusively employ archival materials designed to safeguard and preserve artworks over time. Conservation materials protect artwork from environmental factors such as light, humidity, and pollution, while enhancing its beauty and visual appeal. Our materials are acid-free, pH-neutral, and free of harmful chemicals that can cause deterioration or discolouration, thus ensuring the artwork remains pristine for many years”.
ICAS Vilas Art has established itself as a trusted and dependable provider of creative picture-framing solutions through a long-standing commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
You name it, and we frame it!
We frame original artworks, ranging from contemporary to traditional paintings in oil, watercolour, pastel, and sketch drawings; mount and frame pictures; collectable, limited-edition prints and precious, sentimental photographs; and prize awards to certificates.
DO YOU FRAME MEMORABILIA AND SPORTS shirts?
Yes, over the years, we were fortunate to be asked to frame sports shirts from the world of Grand Prix formula one racing, football, cycling, rugby, tennis, cricket, and swimming. Each completed project poses unique challenges, but we strive to create a frame that tells a story, incorporating photos and historical references, and select the best frame profile and mount style that both protects the memento and displays it at its best. Click to view
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE ON A FRAMING & MOUNTING STYLE?
A well-designed frame with a mount style can complement your art and deliver the overall experience. We will guide you through various ways to mount your piece, each idea utilising different materials and achieving a distinct overall finish.
Choosing the right colour tone of mount style is often down to the effect you are looking for, the type of art you are framing, and personal taste. A well-thought-out combination of frame profile, mount, and mounting style will enhance a photo, original art, print, or memorabilia, and give the piece an authentic visual identity.
Our average turnaround time is 7-10 days, and we can offer picture framing within 24 hours to 48 hours. ( Subject to stock availability for an optional extra).
Why not contact us with your framing requirements? Our professional and friendly staff can offer their advice and recommendations to best suit your needs.
FREE Pickup and delivery service
Get in touch today, and let us talk about your framing requirements.
We can arrange for the collection to be made at your home.
CALL US today to book an appointment for our framing services.
Stretching & mounting of tapestries, cross-stitch, canvas paintings & papyrus framing;
CANVAS STRETCHING We can stretch canvases to any size needed. We use standard stretcher bars or custom-made oversized stretcher bars.
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Do you handle large, oversized bespoke framing? Click for more
Yes, we can handle large, oversized framing. Mr and Mrs Covington return from their holidays in Egypt with a giant papyrus – a modern image of the Pyramids at night. We completed our framing service using a 70mm flat natural wood profile custom stained to match their papyrus, protected and preserve behind Perspex glass, with the final frame measuring 230cm x 130cm (6ft 10″ x 3ft 10″) weight 22kgs, after framing, we completed our services with our hanging service, by fitting into their lounge.
What Our Customers Say
Over the year, we have served clients covering the areas around Hertfordshire Hitchin, Letchworth, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Knebworth, Royston, new develops around Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Middlesex London areas, Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire, as satisfied clients that regularly continue to use our services.
Our List of Commercial and Corporate clients includes the following:
ADEPT SCIENTIFIC PLC; ASHE Construction; COOK (UK) & EUROPE, RANK XEROX; OAKLEY(UK) LTD; AUTOGLYM; SHOWCARD GROUP; WILLMOTT DIXON; WHEATLEY HOMES LTD;
NORTON WAY (HONDA); AIMNS; CONAMAR BUILDING SERVICES; HSBC BANK; ZEUS GREEK RESTAURANT; BENCHMARKS; MOUNTAINHEATH; NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL;
HEWDEN STUART PLC; GARDEN HOUSE HOSPICE; HOWARD COTTAGE; JCA ENGINEERING LTD; BROADWAY CINEMA; THE RICHARD KLEINWORT CONSULTANCY GROUP- LONDON;
SIBISA – LONDON; DUCKWORTH & KENT LTD.
