Certificate & Award Framing Cape Town

Your degree, diploma, professional certificate or award represents an achievement worth displaying properly.

At Craft Picture Framers in Claremont, Cape Town, we provide custom certificate and award framing for individuals, professionals, businesses and institutions. Whether you are framing a single university degree or require a set of matching frames for an office or awards programme, we can create a presentation that looks professional and complements the space where it will be displayed.

Professional Degree & Certificate Framing

Certificates can be framed in a wide variety of styles, from simple contemporary frames to more traditional timber profiles.

We can help you select the right combination of frame, matboard and glazing to suit the document, your décor and your budget.

We regularly frame:

  • University degrees and diplomas

  • Professional qualifications

  • Training and course certificates

  • Academic awards

  • Corporate awards and recognition certificates

  • Membership and accreditation certificates

  • Licences and professional registrations

  • Commemorative documents

Different Ways to Frame a Certificate

There is no single correct way to frame a certificate. The best design depends on the document itself and the look you want to achieve.

Matboard Framing

A matboard border is one of the most popular options for degrees, diplomas and professional certificates.

The border creates visual space around the document and gives the finished piece a more substantial, formal appearance. A single matboard provides a clean, understated look, while a double matboard can introduce a subtle accent colour to complement university colours, company branding or the frame itself.

Floating Certificate Framing

For a more contemporary presentation, certificates can be displayed using a floating design.

The document is positioned within the frame so that space remains visible around its edges, creating the appearance that it is suspended within the frame rather than sitting directly against a traditional matboard.

Depending on the design, floating presentations can also incorporate glass or a contrasting backing to create a distinctive modern finish.

Simple Direct Framing

For a compact and cost-effective option, the frame can be designed closely around the certificate without a wide matboard border.

This works particularly well where several certificates need to be displayed together or where wall space is limited.

Glass & UV Protection

Certificates and documents can gradually be affected by exposure to light, dust and changes in the surrounding environment.

We offer different glazing options depending on the level of protection and clarity required. For important, valuable or sentimental documents, UV-protective glazing can help reduce the damaging effects of ultraviolet light and slow fading and discolouration over time.

Anti-reflective glazing is also available where reduced glare and improved visibility are important, particularly in offices, boardrooms and rooms with large windows or strong lighting.

We can recommend the most suitable glazing option for your certificate, display location and budget.

Corporate & Bulk Certificate Framing

We also provide bulk certificate and award framing for businesses, educational institutions, professional practices and organisations throughout Cape Town.

Matching frames create a consistent, professional appearance across offices, reception areas, boardrooms and award displays.

We can assist with:

  • Multiple matching certificate frames
  • Staff recognition and long-service awards
  • Graduation and academic certificates
  • Professional practices and consulting rooms
  • Corporate awards programmes
  • Branded framing designs
  • Ongoing repeat orders

For larger quantities, please contact us to discuss available framing options and volume pricing.

Printing & Framing in One Place

If your certificate or award is supplied digitally, we can also assist with printing and framing.

Send us your high-resolution certificate, award or document and we can print it before completing the framing at our Claremont workshop.

This provides a convenient solution for businesses and organisations that need multiple completed certificates prepared in a consistent style and ready for display.

Custom Framing for Achievements Worth Displaying

From a newly earned university degree to a collection of professional qualifications or a complete corporate awards display, we can help you create a finished presentation that looks appropriate for the achievement.

Visit Craft Picture Framers at Stadium on Main in Claremont, Cape Town, or contact us to discuss your certificate, degree or bulk award framing requirements.