In a competitive framing market, the vendors you work with shape how customers perceive your shop, how efficiently your team works, and whether you can confidently price and sell high-value projects.
That’s why leading frame stores partner with suppliers whose names command trust, whose quality never wavers, and whose systems integrate effortlessly into daily operations.
Discover the top four vendors every professional frame shop should work with, why their reputations matter, and how smart vendor integrations turn partnerships into profit.
Many framing clients already know brand names before they walk through your door — and expect you to carry them.
Collectors want assurance that their artwork is handled with museum-grade materials. Interior designers expect you to source from brands they already trust. Corporate clients seek stability, consistency, and proven suppliers — not unknown or discounted materials.
The right vendor partnerships justify premium pricing, reduce hesitation, help close larger projects, and position your studio as a professional — not a hobbyist — operation.
The most successful frame shops don’t chase the cheapest materials. They align with vendors that bring credibility, technical support, and operational reliability.
Here are four frame store partners you should integrate into your supply line.
With over 130 years of history, Larson-Juhl is one of the most recognized names in the framing industry. That legacy matters, especially to collectors, galleries, and institutions.
Larson-Juhl strengthens your positioning with offerings that:
Known for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)–certified moulding and museum-grade matting lines such as Artique, Larson-Juhl supports clients with materials designed for durability, sustainability, and longevity.
Roma Moulding has built its reputation on meticulous craftsmanship and uncompromising quality standards. Designers and architects often recognize the brand by name — and request it specifically.
Roma Moulding is ideal for high-end projects that:
Made in Italy, Roma Moulding’s frames are preferred by interior designers seeking refined craftsmanship and distinctive European design. Thanks to live integration with Roma Moulding’s catalog, framers can instantly access specs and pricing while quoting a job, speeding up the sales process and reinforcing value at the counter.
When preservation matters, nielsen stands out. Known for its conservation-grade mats and archival materials, the Artcare line is frequently associated with museum standards.
This frame store partnership allows you to:
The Conservation Center in Chicago notes that improper materials are a leading cause of long-term artwork degradation — nielsen products help you communicate best practices and demonstrate your expertise.
Crescent Brands combines innovation with consistency, offering advanced matboard technologies and sustainable material options.
Crescent Brands helps modern framing operations:
For corporate clients and institutions, Crescent Brands’ scale and more than 120 years of industry leadership provide reassurance that materials will remain available — a critical factor for multilocation or repeat installations.
Working with established, big-name framing vendors delivers benefits that impact day-to-day operations — not just branding.
Collaborating with these suppliers helps frame stores:
For repeat orders and larger projects, these advantages minimize delays and substitutions while maintaining consistent workflows at higher volumes.
Vendor credibility matters, but so does how seamlessly those vendors fit into your workflow.
A vendor-connected point of sale (POS) system lets you:
Manual processes with unknown suppliers often lead to pricing errors, unexpected availability, and uncomfortable customer conversations. Professional integrations keep your shop transparent and efficient.
Vendor-connected POS platforms turn supplier relationships into operational advantages.
To fully realize the value of strong frame store partnerships, choose a system that can:
When customers see you use industry-leading distributors — and can get instant quotes — they trust you faster and commit sooner. That translates into higher close rates and larger average orders.
The vendors you choose say a lot about your shop. Strong frame store partnerships signal quality, professionalism, and long-term reliability to customers who care about their artwork.
When you align with industry leaders like Larson-Juhl, Roma Moulding, neilsen, and Crescent Brands — and manage those relationships through an all-in-one POS like LifeSaver — you’re running a framing operation designed for repeat business, higher-value clients, and fewer compromises.
Stop building your shop around workarounds. Build it around trusted vendors and a system that supports them. Explore our plans and pricing today.