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Frame Works

"Thinking Outside The Frame"

About Us

Frame Works, located in Johnston, IA, is your leading framing company serving Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Grimes, Bondurant, Indianola, Ames, and surrounding areas since 2004. Specializing in custom framing, framing projects, commercial framing, mirrors, poster framing, shadow boxes, and much more, we are dedicated to enhancing your art and memories. For comprehensive framing solutions, contact Frame Works in Johnston today.

Areas Served

Our Professional Associations

Johnston Chamber of Commerce

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Great Framing Design Work
Customer Service

Our Services include:

Custom Framing
Project and Poster Framing
Art Shows
Mirrors
Shadow Boxes
Commercial Framing

Our Brands include:

Larson Juhl
International Moulding
Nurre Naxton
Bella Moulding
Fotiou Frames
Gemini
Studio Moulding
Designer Moulding
Tue Vue Glass
Crescent Matboard

Our Products include:

Frame Mouldings and Materials
Design Tools
Conservation Materials
Reflection Control
Museum and Optium Glass
Optium Museum Acrylic Tru Vue

Testimonials

On 10/14/2025 David Kuncl had this to say:
I have had multiple items framed here with a couple of them being fragile/oversized items that couldn't have been trusted to anyone but an expert. Frame Works definitely meets that definition. Excellent, excellent work and can recommend without reservation.

On 10/7/2025 Kristyn M. had this to say:
Where is the line between art and not art? Usually the frame. -The above is a joke, and yet, sometimes the frame really does make a piece. Frame works is wonderful! We had a couple important photos that I was really worried about getting framed. One was a big 24 x 30. I was stressing about what to do with it. Their service is fast, easy, and simple. We stopped in and they made things way easier. Walked us through all the steps and helped us in what were looking for. This location has been around for a long time. We will definitely be using Frame Works in the future for all framing needs. The communication on the time and price was upfront and honest. Got to pick up my pieces and see them before I took them home. They were perfect and love them.

On 10/4/2025 Garrett Slater had this to say:
Tom is a joy and a true artist of the framing craft! His energy is always welcome and you couldn't ask for a better framer!

On 8/20/2025 Julie G. had this to say:
Tom is so easy to work with and so wise when I can't decide on the right mat/frame for my prints. He has done 15-20 P Buckley Moss pieces for us and they're all beautiful! He always charges a fair price for the priceless value and expertise he provides.

On 8/9/2025 Ryan Haack (Hawk) had this to say:
Tom was responsive on email and super helpful. I had two large collectable poster sized items that came out fantastic and he was able to center them exactly as requested. I am now looking around my house for the next project I want frame professionally.

Contact Us

Frame Works
5800 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 270-9142
Email: info@frameworks1.com

Located in the Village Square Shopping Center

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, NFC Mobile Payments

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

News

☀️🎓🏖️ Summer is the season for celebrating milestones and adventures! At Frame Works, we specialize in Custom Framing for graduation pictures, vacation snapshots, and art from your travels. Proudly serving Johnston, Des Moines, Grimes, Altoona, Waukee, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Polk County, and Dallas County, we're here to help you preserve your summer memories in style.

🌸🖼️ It's time to refresh your space with stunning frames! At Frame Works, we offer expert Custom Framing, Project and Poster Framing, Shadow Boxes, and Commercial Framing to elevate any artwork or memorabilia. Proudly serving Johnston, Des Moines, Grimes, Altoona, Waukee, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Polk County, and Dallas County. Transform your treasures into timeless pieces this spring!