Framing quotes with glass and mat options
Clients send a photo of the piece and its size, pick glass and mat upgrades on your quote, and sign online.
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| Black wood moulding, 18 x 24 in | $120.00 |
| Single acid-free mat | $45.00 |
| Regular clear glass | $35.00 |
| Archival hinge mounting | $30.00 |
| Upgrade to UV-filtering glassoptional | $55.00 |
| Second accent matoptional | $30.00 |
| Total | $285.00 |
Try a framing quote form
Riverside Custom Framing and Art Restoration is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.
What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.
The quote they get. Every line, optional extras they can tick, and one button to accept and pay your deposit.
What you see. A sample dashboard (a moving company): new requests, quotes out, upcoming jobs and payments.
Common quoting problems in framing work
- Clients ask for a price without a size. Moulding, mat and glass are all priced by size, so a quote without measurements is a guess.
- Glazing upgrades are hard to explain. The price gap between regular and museum glass surprises clients unless they see it as a separate choice.
- Finished frames never get collected. Moulding and glass cut to one piece can't be reused, and unclaimed orders take up space in the shop.
- Rush gift orders crowd the bench. A frame needed for a birthday next week means moving other work, and that time should be priced in.
What your framing quote form asks
Framing prices depend on size, moulding, mat and glazing. The form asks what the piece is, its size and how many. It also asks what they need, the frame style, whether it is valuable, and any deadline.
Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.
You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.
The questions your form starts with
- What is the piece?Pick one: Print or poster, Original art on paper, Canvas painting, Photo, ...
- Size (width x height, in inches or cm)A short answer
- How many pieces?A number
- What do you need?Pick any: New frame, Mat, Glass or acrylic, UV-protective glass, ...
- Frame stylePick one: Simple / modern, Natural wood, Classic or ornate, Metal, ...
- Is the piece valuable or one of a kind?Pick one: Yes - original or irreplaceable, Sentimental value, No - easily replaced
- Do you need it by a certain date?They pick a date
Every form also asks for: their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos
How quoting works in Quote Falcon
Share your link
Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.
Send the quote
Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.
Get it signed and paid
The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.
What changes the price of a framing job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Size
- Larger pieces need more moulding, mat board and glazing. Oversized glass or acrylic costs more and is harder to handle.
- Moulding
- Simple profiles are the most affordable. Wide, ornate or hardwood mouldings cost more per foot.
- Matting
- Single, double or fabric-wrapped mats, and acid-free or museum-grade board, each change the price and the look.
- Glazing
- Regular, UV-filtering, anti-reflective and museum glass sit at very different prices. Premium glazing is often one of the biggest upgrades on a quote.
- Mounting and conservation
- Reversible hinging and archival materials protect originals, while dry mounting suits posters. Conservation work takes more time and materials.
- Object and shadow box framing
- Jerseys, medals and needlework need deeper frames, stitching or custom mounting.
- Restoration
- Cleaning, repairing tears or retouching a painting or photo is priced by condition and often quoted after inspection.
A framing job, from request to deposit
A signed limited-edition print, 18 x 24 in, sent with a photo, to go in a black frame with help choosing the mat and glass, needed within three weeks.
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Signed print, 18 x 24 inNew quote requestNew
- What is the piece?
- Size (width x height, in inches or cm)
- How many pieces?
- What do you need?
+21. The request comes in
The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.
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Quote Signed print, 18 x 24 in
Black wood moulding, 18 x 24 in $120.00 Single acid-free mat $45.00 Regular clear glass $35.00 Archival hinge mounting $30.00 Upgrade to UV-filtering glassoptional $55.00 Second accent matoptional $30.00 Total $285.00 2. You send the quote
The client can upgrade to UV-filtering glass or add an accent mat, and pays the 50% deposit when signing since the materials are cut for this piece.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$285.00Deposit paid by card$142.50Balance due$142.50
3. They sign and pay the deposit
They pay your 50% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.
Deposits and payment terms for framing jobs
Framers handle payment differently. Some take payment in full on collection, while many ask for around 50% on custom orders, since moulding and glass are cut to one piece. A deposit also helps with frames that are never collected, and many shops say in their terms how long they hold finished work. Writing the chosen glass and mat upgrades into a signed quote avoids surprises at pickup.
How deposits work in Quote Falcon
You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.
Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.
No subscription, no plans, nothing to upgrade to.
only on card payments clients make through Stripe, on top of Stripe's own fee. Cash, e-transfer and cheques: no fee.
Everything's included
- Your own quote page with questions for your trade
- Photos with every request, up to 10
- Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
- Optional lines clients tick themselves
- E-signatures with a signed PDF
- Card deposits and payment stages
- Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
- Calendar you can share with your crew
- Website button or built-in form
- Spam protection on every form
Common questions
How much does custom framing typically cost?
It depends mostly on size, moulding and glazing. A small print in a simple frame costs far less than a large original with museum glass and conservation mounting. Many framers price moulding per foot and add mat, glass and mounting as separate items, which is how an itemized quote shows it.
Should a custom framer take a deposit?
Many do on custom orders, often around half, because moulding and glass are cut to one piece. Others take full payment at pickup. In Quote Falcon you set a percentage, a fixed amount or full payment, and the client pays it by card when they sign the quote.
How do I show UV glass or a double mat as an upgrade?
Add them as optional lines. The client ticks the upgrades they want on their quote page, and the total, tax and deposit update as they choose. They sign for exactly what they picked, so the signed quote shows which glass and mats were agreed.
Can I quote framing from a photo and the size?
Yes, for most pieces. The form asks for the size, what the piece is and what they need, and it takes up to 10 photos. Many framers send a quote from that and confirm the final choices when the client brings the piece in.
Does it work for art and photo restoration?
Yes. Restoration and cleaning is one of the options on the starter form, and the client can say whether the piece is original or irreplaceable. Since condition often only shows in person, you can send a first quote and update it after inspection for the client to approve.
What if the client never picks up the finished frame?
A deposit covers part of the cost, and your terms can say how long you hold finished work. You can require clients to agree to your terms before they accept. You can also send a card payment link for the balance when the frame is ready, so it's paid before pickup.
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