What started as a backyard passion for recycling discarded building timber is now an iconic picture framing business on the outskirts of Melbourne. For almost 30 years Mulbury has been making recycled timber picture frames and shipping them Australia wide.
Each picture frame is unique with beautiful variation of colour and wood grain. Choose from ready-to-hang picture and photo frames in different finishes like natural, oiled, grey, white wash, chocolate wax or two tone. Or have your favourite artwork custom-framed with recycled timber including options for mat board, box frames or canvas stretching.
The timber used in Mulbury’s picture frames is sourced locally from discarded materials on Melbourne building sites. This can include various eucalyptus varieties including Victorian ash, mountain ash and occasionally red gum.
The acrylic glass used in the picture frames also contains 50% recycled materials.
Floating frames are a popular choice for custom canvas framing at Mulbury and they also provide a canvas stretching service.
Floating frames are a beautiful way to finish a canvas, they give the illusion that the canvas is floating inside the frame. Custom floating frames are becoming very popular as the art isn’t pressed behind glass. They are especially popular for textural art to showcase the work in 3 dimensions.
A floating frame typically has a 5mm gap between the canvas and the wooden frame which gives the illusion that the canvas is suspended (floating) within the frame. The floating frame consists of two boxes, the frame that wraps around the outside of the canvas and a frame that sits behind the canvas, this is called the strainer. Corners are added for support in larger frames.
Mulbury provide custom picture framing of any size including canvas floating frames and driftwood picture frames. To arrange a quote just send Mulbury a photo or screen shot of the style you like, the dimensions of your canvas or artwork and your post code if you would like the frame delivered. Once the order is placed you can expect a 2-3 week turnaround for your custom picture frame.
Using recycled timber produces frames of equal quality to new wood and has many benefits. By choosing a picture frame made with recycled timber you are taking home or gifting a piece of Australia’s history and making a more sustainable choice.
Each frame is handmade in Melbourne and built to last. Australia has a beautiful range of native hardwood that have been used in the building industry throughout our history. Each piece is unique with nails, knots and colour that hint at the story behind the picture frame.
When you choose to purchase a picture frame made with recycled timber you’re getting the aesthetic and environmentally conscious benefits such as:
The other side of Mulbury’s business is imported antiques and homewares manufactured by working partners in India and Sri Lanka, using recycled materials wherever possible. Visit the website or showroom for the full range.
Mulbury also makes blackboards, coat racks, bread boards, planters and recycled Victorian Ash lining boards for beautifully rustic feature walls. See the lining boards in action in their warehouse event and art gallery space which is available for hire.
Mulbury is a friendly family business that has always embraced sustainability and practical recycling. Each step is carefully considered from manufacturing through to low waste packaging and reuse of timber scraps. All items include a 12 month warranty but are built to last.
