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HOW DO YOU CHARGE?
We provide free estimates over the phone or by email based on the description (size, quantity, location) of pieces that need to be installed or work at an hourly rate plus hardware we use from our supplies. Our knowledge of installs gives us the confidence to give you an accurate time and material estimation without having to see the situation in person.
We've determined during normal conditions that we can average between 5-7 medium to large pieces per hour.
It is very common for customers to say they have X amount of art, but it ends up being 2X or even 3X of the original estimate. In that case, we typically just charge by the hour.
We also include a trip charge for traveling and any associated parking fees if working downtown or in a parking garage.
We've determined during normal conditions that we can average between 5-7 medium to large pieces per hour.
It is very common for customers to say they have X amount of art, but it ends up being 2X or even 3X of the original estimate. In that case, we typically just charge by the hour.
We also include a trip charge for traveling and any associated parking fees if working downtown or in a parking garage.
DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE HARDWARE?
Yes. We provide all the hardware we need (and prefer to use) for all projects. We have hundreds of dollars worth of picture hanging hardware, metal cleats, screws, and scrap wood in our trucks to cover virtually any situation that we encounter due to the large variety of wall decor customers have.
One thing to note is: we don't use hooks and nails. We find them unreliable and aesthetically displeasing in many situations. Instead, we use configurations of different screws and drywall anchors to provide a consistent method for all the of different mounting set ups out there.
One thing to note is: we don't use hooks and nails. We find them unreliable and aesthetically displeasing in many situations. Instead, we use configurations of different screws and drywall anchors to provide a consistent method for all the of different mounting set ups out there.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Yes. We are licensed, bonded, and insured in Tennessee. We are licensed "home improvement contractors", which means we can perform jobs valued at less than $25,ooo. We carry $2 million in liability insurance.
DO YOU HAVE LADDERS?
Yes. We carry at least 3 ladders of different lengths with us at all times. Customers frequently ask us to hang art above mantles, furniture, stacked on top of each other, in stairwells, and above doorways. We can reach almost every location in a home or business.
DO YOU DELIVER ART?
Yes. We work with local framers, artists, and galleries to deliver pieces around Middle Tennessee. We have a truck and a cargo van in our fleet. If the artwork is too big for either vehicle, we rent a van large enough to safely transport it.
We also can store shipped artwork short-term and deliver to a building for commercial projects. Out-of-town art consultants and framers rely on local art installers like us to complete projects remotely. We receive shipments and arrive on the scheduled day to install a variety of artwork to restaurants, stores, healthcare facilities, and office buildings.
We also can store shipped artwork short-term and deliver to a building for commercial projects. Out-of-town art consultants and framers rely on local art installers like us to complete projects remotely. We receive shipments and arrive on the scheduled day to install a variety of artwork to restaurants, stores, healthcare facilities, and office buildings.
HOW DOES YOUR PROCESS WORK?
We have a long explanation of what we do for each project here, but the long story short is this:
- We arrive at your home or business with all of our tools and hardware
- You show us the general scope of work by walking us around
- We will find out your height and horizontal preferences for each piece
- We divide up the work between our team and start installing
CAN YOU HELP WITH PLACING ART IN A ROOM?
Yes. For no extra charge, we can help determine the best locations for your art, mirrors, photos, and wall decor in your home or business.
We have several factors we consider when finding the best location for your wall decor:
We have found that customers value some wall decor pieces more than others, so the most significant ones they own should be in highly visible common areas like foyers, kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms. Less important artwork can go in guest bedrooms, upstairs hallways, and half bathrooms.
The size of the artwork is also worth considering. Small and narrow artwork hung on big walls doesn't feel right. We offer suggestions for how to combine the right size and orientation of the artwork to the right wall. In some cases, creating a gallery wall of small art or stacking multiple pieces together fills the wall up visually.
Combining similar artwork subjects or themes is a pleasing way to display artwork in a bedroom. Customers often collect art that have similar scenes like animals, landscapes, or seasons. For instance, making a bedroom the "autumn bedroom" feels intentional and calming. Also, if the subject of the piece is a handwritten letter, newspaper article, or detailed photograph, placing it on a wall at eye level where someone can stand close to to see it is best.
Sight lines takes into consideration all the angles a customer will see the artwork. Homes with open floor plans have a lot of sight lines, so it's good to step back and view the art from across the room. Dead end hallways have one sight line. The wall or corner opposite doorways in bedrooms is another good location to place art since it will be seen frequently when walking by or in the bedroom.
Sunlight can fade paint and photo ink, so keeping frames away from direct sunlight near windows will ensure the artwork is preserved longest.
We have several factors we consider when finding the best location for your wall decor:
- Significance
- Size
- Subject
- Sight Lines
- Sunlight
We have found that customers value some wall decor pieces more than others, so the most significant ones they own should be in highly visible common areas like foyers, kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms. Less important artwork can go in guest bedrooms, upstairs hallways, and half bathrooms.
The size of the artwork is also worth considering. Small and narrow artwork hung on big walls doesn't feel right. We offer suggestions for how to combine the right size and orientation of the artwork to the right wall. In some cases, creating a gallery wall of small art or stacking multiple pieces together fills the wall up visually.
Combining similar artwork subjects or themes is a pleasing way to display artwork in a bedroom. Customers often collect art that have similar scenes like animals, landscapes, or seasons. For instance, making a bedroom the "autumn bedroom" feels intentional and calming. Also, if the subject of the piece is a handwritten letter, newspaper article, or detailed photograph, placing it on a wall at eye level where someone can stand close to to see it is best.
Sight lines takes into consideration all the angles a customer will see the artwork. Homes with open floor plans have a lot of sight lines, so it's good to step back and view the art from across the room. Dead end hallways have one sight line. The wall or corner opposite doorways in bedrooms is another good location to place art since it will be seen frequently when walking by or in the bedroom.
Sunlight can fade paint and photo ink, so keeping frames away from direct sunlight near windows will ensure the artwork is preserved longest.