18th Street Framing — Local services in Washington

I was very disappointed by my visit to this shop. The merchant seemed to assume that we had a precise idea about the final product before coming into the shop, and stayed reluctant to give any information (for example, what types of mats were available, or showing us what difference a 3-inch mat would make compared to a 2-inch one). When I tried to redeem a Groupon of "$200 of custom framing", I was told that it was not applicable. While this fact had not been mentioned anywhere in the shop's Groupon offering (and I have checked ALL of the fine print), it was apparently redeemable only for a tiny and low-quality selection of frames - none of which I remotely liked. The price tag on the product I had chosen also was ridiculous. I went to another place, got a far better service, and paid 25% less than I would have at this place - and I didn't even need a Groupon for that. I will most...

18th street framing has a really welcoming team and they were more than helpful in helping me frame some art of time with the best matting and frame for my artwork! I loved it there and there is the cutest dog in the store! Definitely has a mom and pop feel to the store and everyone was super professional! They got me my framed work back in no time and for a really good price. Thanks AK! I love it and will definitely be returning the next time I need...

I've had two items of great personal significance framed here, and they did a fantastic job. The owner has a Master's Degree in preservation studies, and does his job with obvious joy and the utmost professionalism. The prices are comparable to other places in NW, although the attention to detail is head-and-shoulders above the rest. 18th Street Framing has my highest recommendation for...