I trusted him with an irreplaceable original painting on canvas. I asked him to stretch it on stretcher bars but he convinced me it would be better to mount and frame it. He said he'd have it done in a week. He proceeded to ruin the painting. Strings were glued to the front of it and there was a huge crease running along the center. He said this never happens. Someone who worked for him admitted it happens all the time. He had the audacity to suggest that he'd discount the frame after destroying the painting. I objected to paying for it, given that the value of the painting exceeded the cost of the frame. Many excuses and a whopping 5 weeks later, the painting was finally framed. My husband went to pick it up and the owner tried to guilt him into paying 50% after agreeing not to charge us. When my husband reminded him of our agreement, he told him never to come back to the store and made him promise not to badmouth him online. While I'm not into badmouthing anyone, I LOVE art and I felt obligated to write this review so that no one else has their painting ruined by this framer, since it apparently happens *often.* Caveat emptor. read more

Tom has framed everything in our house and always does an amazing job! He is a good person and good at framing!

I worked there... WAY overpriced and HE is the worse framer I have ever met. Equipment has not been maintained for more than 20 years... I couldn't work there. The worst shop set up I have aEVER seen and he yelled at me daily. I have 2 college degrees and now just frame (since 1978 in Laguna Beach Galleries) and here locally (Magnolia Gallery, Larkspur for 15 years while working my corporate job).., Um, I have the experience. Tom Craig is an STONER of a boss. Can't believe he is still in business. Sorry to say. Smelling his hand from shoving it in his butt crack--cutting mats-- really? He asked me if he needed to close the bathroom door while taking a piss or otherwise... I said "Yes I mind n and so do the people in the parking lot that can see you through the entire shop to the parking g lot." I'm sorry. Why do I need to explain this to a 65 yr old man? Get real. read more

OMG! Tom is the best!!! I had such a great time visiting his shop. We connected right away on the awesome rock music he was playing, we ended up chatting on that, and then he was very accommodating to work on the need-by date with me. I will post the result when I pick up my order. ---The result is AMAZING! very high quality frames. I will not post the photos due to privacy read more

Dimitroff's Frame Shop - Finished work - Framing Near Me - Tiburon, California

Tom did an excellent job of framing 3 special items for me recently. He took his time with me, suggesting the frame, mat and glass options, thoughtfully listened to my preferences, and the results were incredible. The turnaround time also ended up being faster than promised. I highly recommend this frame shop! read more

What a great place to have art framed. We have used Tom Craig of Dimitroffs many times. A large selection of frames to choose from. Tom is a joy to work with!Excellent craftsmanship. Top drawer frame shop! read more

My Dad (aka "James Dean" - he looks like him in the portrait) was saved by Tom the owner after his portrait fell off my wall and shattered the glass.The frame was made by the artist and my Dad most likely and it fell apart after 20+ years. I called and Tom was able to help me that day. I took the portrait down to him at his shop. I walked in and saw all kinds of cool frames. He went over the options and I chose to have the entire piece re- framed. I wanted plexiglass and we worked together to choose the color of the frame. I left a deposit and Tom said he would call in two weeks. Exactly two weeks later he called to finalize the details and I picked it up the next day. The piece looks fantastic now! My Dad will be so pleased when he sees it. I really appreciated the time and care Tom took with my Dad's portrait and now I can enjoy it for years to come. read more

Dimitroff's Frame Shop - My Dad's portrait looking great on my wall with it's new plexiglass and frame. - Framing Near Me - Tiburon, California

Love this place, best frame shop in SF only place I would go. You may have a framing idea but they will have something even better.

Don't bother going anywhere else...this is THE place for all of your framing. Tom is an artist and a perfectionist, as well as a wonderful human and a hell of a nice guy. He is a delight to work with: we spent a lot of time choosing the right frames for my special pieces, and he just knows exactly what the best choice will be, every time. Dimitrioff's is a special place. It has been in our community for a long time, and it's important to me to support venerable local businesses where every interaction feels like time spent with a friend. When you are in his shop, you will be amazed at the art he has sitting around, and the famous (and infamous!) people who trust him to frame their art. And if you are a Deadhead like me, you will be in heaven! Such a standout business in Marin...ALL the stars for both Tom and Dimitrioff's. read more

Dimitroff's Frame Shop - Framing Near Me - Tiburon, California

3/10/2023 I returned again today with another project. Same story - excellent service and dependable advice. Tom is my framing specialist in Marin county, a true professional in his field. Thank you. --- 2/6/2019 Highly recommended. I had three specific framing projects. I went to Dimitroff's Frame Shop and told owner Tom Craig my wishes. He listened carefully. He offered a fair price for his services. No upgrades or up sales or pressure to do anything more or less than I asked for. Completed excellent framing work done in a timely fashion. I will return here the next time. Thank you. read more

Our mother has dementia and she printed some photos on her ink jet and took them into Dimitroff's for $300 worth of framing. When we found out about it the same day, we had our mother's care giver go back to cancel the order and hand them a pre-printed card explaining our mothers condition and the fact that she is not capable of making financial decisions, and warned of penalties associated with an elder abuse conviction. My sister also called the shop and explained the situation. Dimitroff's refused to cancel the order and was angry and abrupt over the phone, complaining that they did not appreciate being accused of elder abuse and how this sweet old lady, who they have known for years should not be denied her wishes. I spoke with the same gentleman on the phone today (presumably the owner (Tom)), and he again refused to cancel the order and told me my mother was fine when he met with her. I asked him if he was trained in diagnosing neurological disorders and again informed him that our mother was clinically diagnosed with dementia and not capable of making financial decisions. I promised him I will be contacting Marin Adult Protective services and filing a complaint. He confirmed it was too late any way and he had her deposit. I did contact Marin Adult Protective Services and they referred me to the County's Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit, where I have left a message. I understand Dimitroff's (Tom) thinks they are doing the right thing as opposed to something nefarious. I dont even think it is about the money for them, but we need to protect our mother in this very difficult stage in her and her family's life. read more

I recently brought in three pieces of art to frame and Tom was a fantastic resource to find just the right combinations for each one. He took his time and didn't rush the decision and I am super happy with the results! Besides that, I had a good time chatting with him! So glad I chose his shop, highly recommend! read more

I just had several pieces framed by Tom. He was so helpful in finding the right frames and came up with some awesome solutions and colors for frames that I would have never thought about. I highly recommend Dimitroff's Frame Shop and Tom for your framing needs. You will not regret coming here! Tom is the best! read more

I used Dimitroff's shop on a recommendation from a friend. It was well worth it. Tom was very helpful and knowledgeable about what frames went best with the pictures I need framed. He was professional and very engaged in the entire process. Glad I went and will surely go again. read more

Tom is the best! He has framed 6 posters for me over the years and all of them turned out to be gorgeous works of art. He's got a huge selection of beautiful, unique frames in his shop. His work is impeccable. I like to let him advise me on what will look best, and even if I can't completely visualize it, it always comes out looking amazing. There is no one better in the Bay Area. read more

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I went to Dimitroff's to get a quote for an 18x36 custom frame for a painting that I had bought from Taos. I thought I should get a quote first and shop around a little. The owner of the shop (who is Tom, I think) really liked my painting, and after we discussed various options for framing it, I realized there is no point in shopping around. Dimitroff's is the place to have the painting framed. Tom was very nice and very conscientious about my budget. What I really like was that he dissuaded me from getting a dark frame, because the painting is of a peaceful natural scene. Tom thought a dark frame would overwhelm the painting. In the end we chose a champagne color frame, which turned out to be wonderful. It's much nicer than I had imagined it would be, as if the frame was made for my painting. Tom clearly has a lot of experience. He knew what would work, and guided me in the right direction. When I bought the painting in Taos, the artist had framed it in heavy-set dark brown frame, which I didn't like that much. Besides, the frame was too heavy to ship. So I bought the painting without the frame. The artist could learn a few lessons on framing at Dimitroff's. Champagne was the right color for the frame! read more

Dimitroff's Frame Shop - Framing Near Me - Tiburon, California

I would highly recommended Tom and his team to anyone who needs restorative work done on old art and framing . Tom is very knowledgeable , creative , and easy to work with . We listened to him, took his advice and we are thrilled with the end product. He isn't cheap, but like anything in life.. ..you get what you pay for. read more

Owner Tom Craig did a fantastic job helping us pick out the right frames for our artwork. He has an eye for what is the right fit for the project. Tom has a huge selection of frames to choose from and completed our project in a timely manner. Can't say enough great things about this shop. read more

I have to say that this has been the best framing experience for my artwork! Tom Craig, the owner, has an amazing creative vision for framing. The colours, mats and overall quality of each piece that was framed, was just beautiful, meticulous and so awesomely finished! All my children's pieces of art look like they belong in a high end art gallery. Thank you Tom for such a fantastic experience throughout the entire process. You really take the time to know your client, know their tastes and understand the overall vision. I want everyone to know about you! read more

Tom is a creative genius and has great taste and vision in accenting fine art. A great guy to boot!

I've been working with tom for over 10 years now, and I'm always amazed of how creative he can be when given the room to do his own thing. b/t creativity and value there is no competition in sight. I am a collector, and I have to say any piece you bring to tom to work on, will be a much more important looking piece of art when he returns it to you. He truly wants you to love everything he does for you, it's not just another job read more

Best place in town! The work is very well-done and of excellent quality! Great value!

Tom is the best! I had a challenging poster to frame and he offered fantastic creative guidance. The thought and care that he put into my design made me so comfortable - this was by far the best experience I've ever had framing a poster and I've never been happier with the outcome. I will never go to anyone else now that I know what kind of magic Tom is working! read more

Exceptional shop. From my initial telephone inquiry to picking up my framing I was impressed. The shop will accommodate whatever your concept or idea. The atmosphere is creative as well as inspiring. Thank you Tom & Patrick. read more

Tom did an excellent job reviving my art piece. He took the time to consult with me to find just the right fit. He pulled a molding and mat choice I would have never thought of and tada!--it's just what the artwork needed! The piece was dated and now it looks fantastic. Highly recommended. Thanks Tom! read more

Thanks to Tom Craig for the personalized expert service I received. I don't get very many items framed and Tom was able to work within my budget and deliver a stellar framed work of art. Tom was able to present to me some very good ideas for framing the piece. Ultimately, with my input and his vision of what I wanted it came to fruition much to my satisfaction. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! read more