THE LEADERS Hertfordshire No1 Framers of reference
LOCAL CREATIVE FRAMING SINCE 1984
ICAS Vilas art is a distinguished company with over three decades of expertise in providing creative picture-framing solutions. Since its establishment in 1984, it has emerged as a leading provider of bespoke framing solutions for artists, photographers, galleries, corporate companies, 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 personalized 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 prevent damage to artwork from environmental factors such as light, humidity, and pollution while accentuating 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 SHIRT?
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 Each completed project poses unique challenges, but we try to create a frame that tells a story, including photos and historical references and select the best frame profile & mount style that both protects the memento and displays it at its best.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 with various ways to mount your piece, each idea of using different materials and a different 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 is 7-10 days, and we can offer a 24hrs – 48 hrs picture framing. ( Subject to stock availability for an optional extra).
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Get in touch today! and let us talk about your framing requirements.
We can arrange to come to your home for the collection.
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 oversize stretcher bars.
Do you handle large oversize bespoke framing? Click for more
Yes, we can even handle any large oversized framing – Mr & 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 70 mm flat natural wood profile custom stained to match their papyrus, protected and preserve behind perspex glass. The frame measured 230cm x 130cm (6ft 10″ x 3ft and”) and weight 22kgs. After completing our framing services, we visited their home to provide hanging service by fitting into their long Click to view more projects.
What Our customers say..,
Over the years, 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.
ART SERVICES
Our List of Commercial and Corporate clients:
ASHE Construction; COOK (UK) & EUROPE, RANK XEROX; UKKLEY(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; HOWDEN STUART PLC; GARDEN HOUSE HOSPICE; HOWARD COTTAGE; JCA ENGINEERING LTD; BROADWAY CINEMA; THE RICHARD KLEINWORT CONSULTANCY GROUP- LONDON; SIBISA – LONDON; DUCKWORTH & KENT LTD.
