Bulk frame order planning doesn’t have to be hard. Maybe you’re staging an art show with dozens of pieces. Maybe you’re an interior designer outfitting a new hotel space. Maybe you’re a gallery owner refreshing inventory. Whatever brings you here, welcome! And if you’re ordering frames at scale, you know there’s a lot riding on getting it right.
Bulk orders aren’t just bigger versions of single-frame purchases. They demand precision, strategy, and a custom framing partner who understands what’s at stake. That’s why we’re here! There’s lots to think about, but we’ll ensure that your art lands exactly as intended, on time, and at the price you planned for.
Nail Your Measurements (And Triple-Check Them)
The start of your bulk frame order planning should be the measurements. When you’re framing one piece, a measurement error is frustrating. When you’re ordering 50, 100, or 500 frames, it’s a business problem. Always measure your artwork multiple times before you order. Use the same measuring tool each time. Document every dimension. If your order spans different sizes, perhaps create a master spreadsheet so nothing gets mixed up.
We build every frame custom to your specs, which means precision matters. The upside? We offer any size from 5″×5″ up to 42″×62″. The responsibility: make sure you’re feeding us the right numbers. Use our how-to-measure guide if you need a refresher, or reach out to our team if you have questions before ordering.
Leverage Our 3D Designer for Every Variation
Most of the business buyers we work with think that our 3D Frame Designer is one of the best assets in planning orders.
Here’s why: before you commit to 50 frames, you can preview exactly what they’ll look like. Does the mat color pair with the frame style? You’ll see it all in 3D. Multiple mat openings for a collage frame? You can mock it up and confirm if that layout works. Different frame styles in different colors? Build them all and compare.
Understand Timing: Lead Times and Deadlines
Production speed matters at scale. Here at Frame It Easy, we take 3–5 business days to produce most smaller orders. If you have an extremely large order, we will discuss timing during our custom framing business consultation. We understand you have deadlines, and are happy to discuss.
Shipping adds another 1–5 days, depending on your location (we ship from Connecticut). So for a typical small order, you’re looking at a week to 10 days total from order to doorstep. Again, if your order is XL….we shall discuss! We can work with you to confirm timelines and make sure we hit your window. Surprises at the last minute aren’t our style.
Pro tip: If and when you can, order during off-peak seasons (not November or December) if you have flexibility. You’ll likely get faster turnarounds.
Explore Smart Color Matching for Brand and Color Consistency
Here’s a problem we solve for a lot of wholesale buyers: you have original artwork in varying tones, and you need a single mat color that works across all of them. Or you’re pulling matboard samples from years ago and need to match them today.
Meet our pride and joy, Smart Color Matching. Upload a photo of your art or a reference sample, and our color tech tool suggests the perfect mat color from our nearly limitless options. We also have ply variations, metallics, patterns, and museum-quality conservation matboards.
Brand color? School color? Team color? Your custom framing just got upgraded. Send us any hex, Pantone, or CMYK, and we’ll match your matboard to it.
Plan Your Frame and Mat Combinations Upfront
Before you order, know what you’re actually ordering: Are all 50 frames the same? Or are you mixing styles, colors, and sizes? If you’re doing a mix, say, 20 black wood frames with white mats, 20 silver metal frames with soft gray mats, and 10 colorful modern frames with white mats…lay that out in a trusty spreadsheet before you start building in the designer. If you’re doing all the same, that’s even simpler. Either way, the clarity you bring to the order is the clarity we can deliver in execution.
Verify Your Orientation (Landscape vs. Portrait)
This seems obvious, but we mention it because it happened. A few seconds checking orientation before you hit submit saves hours of frustration later. If your artwork is all portrait, your frames should all be portrait. If you’re mixing, be explicit about which is which in your order notes. When you’re working with our team on a bulk quote, confirm orientation for each variation. It takes 30 seconds and prevents a reset.
Choose Your Cover Options Based on Display Conditions
The acrylic cover you choose depends entirely on where your frames are going and how much protection your art needs. For bulk orders destined for different locations, you might order different cover options for different pieces. No problem, we can handle that. Think about where each frame is going, then choose accordingly. Your art (and your client’s satisfaction) will thank you.
Here at Frame It Easy, we offer three acrylic cover options.
Clear Acrylic: Our standard option. This crystal-clear acrylic is 1.5mm thick and blocks 66% of UV light, protecting your art from fading. It’s transparent and bright, perfect for most applications, galleries, corporate offices, retail spaces, and homes. Great for when you want your art to really shine without any interference.
Non-Glare Acrylic: A matted-finish acrylic that elegantly diffuses light and softens reflections. Also, 1.5mm thick with 66% UV protection. Perfect if your frames will hang near windows, across from bright lights, or in high-glare environments like offices or retail spaces. One note: non-glare acrylic is not recommended for frames with matting, as it can make the mat appear less crisp and defined.
Conservation Clear Acrylic: Our premium option. This 3mm thick acrylic provides superior clarity and exceptional 99% UV protection, preserving art long-term without color distortion or yellowing. Perfect for fine art, photography, museum-quality pieces, larger works, and anything you’re framing for preservation. This is what galleries and serious collectors choose when the art matters for the long haul.
Request Your Wholesale Quote Early
Bulk pricing and fulfillment aren’t one-size-fits-all; it depends on volume, customization complexity, and timing. That’s why we ask you to request a quote.
When you request a bulk frame quote, our team reviews your specs and gets you pricing that reflects the real value of ordering at scale. We’re transparent about what you’re getting and why, and we’re happy to discuss options if you want to explore cost savings.
Here’s the thing: the earlier you request a quote, the more flexibility we have. Give yourself, and us, the time to do this right.
Use Your Business Account Dashboard for Tracking and Reorders
Once you sign up for a Business Account with Frame It Easy, you get access to your Business Dashboard, designed specifically for people managing bulk orders and multiple projects.
Here’s what the dashboard gives you:
View and duplicate past orders: Every frame you’ve ordered with full specifications. Perfect for repeat clients or consistent looks across projects. One click and you’re ready to place a similar order again. No need to rebuild from scratch.
Track shipments in real time: Know exactly where your frames are and when they’ll arrive at your location (or your client’s).
Save your uploaded art and designs: Store designs, photos, and art directly in your dashboard. Access anytime and create custom frames with just a few clicks. No hunting through email or files.
Access wholesale pricing: Everything you see in the dashboard reflects your bulk rate, so you can quote confidently to clients with no surprises.
Manage custom branding: Add your own business name and logo to labels, packing slips, and packaging for a fully white-labeled experience at no extra cost.
Handle tax exemption: If your business qualifies, manage tax exemption status seamlessly, with no paperwork headaches.
Save multiple addresses: Store client locations, partner addresses, and multiple shipping destinations. Ship with ease, whether orders go to one central location or across multiple addresses.
FAQ: Common Bulk Ordering Questions
How quickly can you turn around a large order?
We produce most orders usually in 3–5 business days, depending on the size of the order. Shipping takes another 1–5 days, depending on your location. If you have a deadline, tell us when you request your quote, and we’ll discuss.
Do you offer discounts on bulk orders?
Absolutely. Our wholesale pricing is built for scale. The exact discount depends on volume, complexity, and timing. Request a quote to see what your specific order qualifies for.
Can I order different sizes or styles in a single bulk order?
Yes. You can mix sizes, styles, colors, and mat options all in one order. We handle the logistics.
Can you help with white-label orders?
Absolutely. If you want to resell frames under your own brand, we can help. Read our full guide on how white-label framing works. We remove all Frame It Easy branding from your shipment and add your own logo and messaging to packing slips, labels, and boxes for a seamless, fully-branded experience.
What if something arrives damaged?
We stand behind every order. If frames arrive damaged, contact us immediately with photos, and we’ll work on a solution.
Full-Service Framing and Fulfillment: We now offer value-added services branded inserts, custom box labeling, art installation, mat attachment, and specialized hanging hardware for our business account holders. These options are available by request and reviewed on an individual basis. Reach out to our Business Framing Team to learn more.
A Framing Partner You Can Count On
Bulk orders are an investment, in frames, yes, but also in the execution and consistency of your projects. The steps above aren’t busywork; they’re the difference between a seamless, on-time delivery and scrambling to fix errors mid-project.
Frame It Easy is built to handle scale without losing the custom touch. We’ve worked with galleries, interior designers, corporate offices, and resellers, people like you who care about getting it exactly right. And we know that when you plan well and partner with someone reliable, the results speak for themselves.
So where do I start?
The best place to start is by creating a business account. Once you connect with us, we can help you find all the right custom matting and framing solutions for your business.
