PDR Custom Picture Framing Services Kitchener Waterloo
PDR Custom Picture Framing Services Kitchener Waterloo
Expert Custom Framing That Protects What You Can't Replace
Expert Custom Framing That Protects What You Can't Replace
Serving Kitchener-Waterloo with premium materials, personalized service, and 20+ years of craftsmanship
Frame What Matters — The Right Way
Frame What Matters — The Right Way
From cherished family photos to original artwork, diplomas to sports memorabilia — we help you preserve, protect, and beautifully display the moments and memories that define your life.
From cherished family photos to original artwork, diplomas to sports memorabilia — we help you preserve, protect, and beautifully display the moments and memories that define your life.
Every piece we frame is built by hand in our Kitchener workshop using solid wood mouldings, acid-free matting, and UV-protective glass. With personalized design consultations and transparent pricing, we make custom framing simple, stress-free, and worth every dollar. Because if it's worth framing, it's worth framing right.
Our Custom Framing Services
Our Custom Framing Services
Whether you're framing one meaningful piece or
designing an entire gallery wall,
We guide you through every decision with expertise, honesty, and care.
Whether you're framing one meaningful piece or
designing an entire gallery wall,
We guide you through every decision with expertise, honesty, and care.
Custom Art Framing
Custom Art Framing
Give your artwork the presentation it deserves. Whether you're framing an original painting, fine art print, watercolor, or mixed media piece, we work with you to choose frames, mats, and glass that enhance and protect your art for decades. Acid-free matting, UV-protective glass, and archival mounting techniques ensure your art stays vibrant and protected — whether it's displayed in your home or a professional gallery.
Perfect For: Original paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor) Fine art prints and lithographs Ink drawings, sketches, and charcoal pieces Mixed media and textile art Gallery exhibition pieces
Custom Poster & Print Framing
Custom Poster & Print Framing
Turn your favorite posters into statement pieces. Whether it's a vintage concert poster, a limited-edition art print, or a movie poster you've collected, we frame it with materials that preserve color and prevent wear. Choose from modern, minimal designs or bold, eye-catching styles that complement your space.
Perfect For: Concert posters, movie posters, vintage prints, event memorabilia, art prints
Custom Canvas Stretching & Framing
Custom Canvas Stretching & Framing
Have a rolled canvas or unstretched painting? We'll bring it to life. We hand-stretch canvases onto professional-grade frames with precision and care, then finish with a floating frame or traditional wood moulding. The result? A gallery-ready piece that looks like it belongs in a museum.
Perfect For: Rolled canvases, original paintings on canvas, canvas prints, unstretched artwork
Diploma & Certificate Framing
Diploma & Certificate Framing
You worked for this. Display it with pride. We frame diplomas, degrees, and professional certificates with classic, elegant frames that honor your achievement. Acid-free matting protects your document, while timeless designs ensure your accomplishment is displayed beautifully for decades.
Perfect For: University degrees, professional certifications, awards, licenses, achievement certificates
Sports & Memorabilia Framing
Sports & Memorabilia Framing
Preserve the moment. Protect the memory. From signed jerseys and game-worn equipment to tickets and autographed photos, we use deep shadow boxes and archival mounting techniques to display your sports memorabilia without damage. UV-protective glass prevents fading, and custom layouts make every piece a conversation starter.
Perfect For: Signed jerseys, medals, game tickets, autographed items, collectibles, sports cards
Custom Mirror Framing
Custom Mirror Framing
Transform standard mirrors into custom focal points. Mirrors aren't just functional — they're design elements. Whether you're framing a new mirror or updating an existing one, we create custom frames that complement your space and style. Choose from sleek modern frames, ornate vintage styles, rustic wood finishes, or minimalist designs. We'll help you find the perfect match for your room.
Perfect For: Bathroom and vanity mirrors Entryway and hallway mirrors Decorative wall mirrors Antique and vintage mirrors.
Custom Photo Framing
Custom Photo Framing
Your family photos aren't just pictures — they're proof of moments that mattered. We frame photographs with UV-protective glass to prevent fading, acid-free matting to prevent yellowing, and warm wood tones that feel timeless. From wedding portraits to baby photos, travel memories to milestone celebrations — preserve what you can't replace.
Perfect For: Family portraits, wedding photos, baby photos, milestone celebrations, vintage photographs
Preservation & Conservation Framing
Preservation & Conservation Framing
Protect valuable, delicate, or irreplaceable items. Heirlooms, historical documents, vintage photographs, and fine art require specialized care. Our conservation framing services use archival-grade materials to preserve your piece for generations. What we offer: Museum-quality glass (99% UV protection) Acid-free and lignin-free matting Archival mounting (no adhesives that damage) pH-neutral backing and sealing Humidity and dust protection
Perfect For: Collectors, historians, families preserving heirlooms, and anyone framing something truly irreplaceable.
Glass Replacement & Upgrades
Glass Replacement & Upgrades
Upgrade your frames without starting over. If your current frames are structurally sound but the glass is scratched, broken, or offering no UV protection, we can replace it without reframing the entire piece. Glass options: Standard clear glass Non-glare glass (for bright rooms) UV-protective glass (blocks 97% of UV rays) Museum-quality glass (99% UV protection, 99% reflection reduction)
Perfect For: hotos are fading. Glare makes art hard to see. Glass is scratched or cracked. You want better long-term protection
Conservation Custom Framing
The main purpose of a frame is to preserve and showcase your art or keepsake while properly protecting it from damage in the years to come. For any piece that is valuable, collectible, original, or of great long-term sentimental value, it’s important to use the right materials to preserve it. At PDR we only use conservation materials: framing glass, conservation-quality mats, acid-free backing, and acid-free tape is always used to preserve your collections. If something is worth framing, it’s worth framing right. Whether that’s a photo or an object, an easy-to-hang gallery wall, or a personalized gift, PDR Custom Framing makes it easy to custom-frame just about anything.
Premium Materials
We’ll use solid wood moldings, an acid-free mat board, and glazing with superior UV protection.
Conservation UV and Museum Glass
Glass is a key component in all framing. Not only does it show off the art, it is critical to conserving the art. We offer clear glass, reflection control glass, and museum glass with 99% UV block.
Certificate Framing
Let us quote you a custom-designed certificate frame.
Plus Much More!
Misc. Repairs and Work Base Rate: $80 Initial Fee for the first hour then $1/min after.
Fabric / Canvass Stretching We hand-stretch canvases, and needlework in preparation for framing.
Custom Mirrors Plain or beveled mirror to your specifications and an appropriate frame.
Size-Based Pricing Honest pricing is based on the size of your art.
Our Promise Your happiness is our top priority. If you’re not 100% happy with your order for any reason let us know and we’ll make it right and Much Much More...
We are a full-service custom picture framing, art, and design store!
**If you have an art show coming up please allow 3 or more weeks in case of delays, ie: material gets back ordered or is out of stock, or something shows up with a flaw. Sometimes these things happen and it can set the whole process back a week or two. We apologize but sometimes stuff happens and we like to be prepared and ready for the inevitable.
Bonus Referrals
If you, as a client, refer another person to us, they will receive a 10% discount, and you will receive a 10% discount on your next framing order. If you refer more than one person, you will still receive a second 10% discount, but it can not be applied to the same framing order. If you get two pieces framed, a discount can be applied to each piece. I will bank the referral discounts for you.