The right frame can only make great art better

Mainline Picture Frame Mouldings is a long established, family run company situated just outside Nottingham in the heart of the East Midlands. Traditional values, competitive prices and excellent products lie at the heart of our success. We take pride in delivering a professional, super-efficient, yet friendly service to all of our customers, both here in the UK and overseas.

We are passionate in our mission to source new and innovative products so that we can continue to offer you the most stunning and original selection of quality picture frame mouldings in the UK.

Affiliated

We are members of the Fine Art Trade Guild. We hold the same values of high standards and commitment to quality as the Guild. We recognise the benefits of establishing standards across the industry to help customers make informed choices and to share expert knowledge.

RESPONSIBLE

We are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and supply products that are sustainable, in packaging that is reusable and recyclable.

How are we doing this? 10 Ways We're Making A Difference

Take a look at our Environmental Policy.

Central

We’re based just outside Nottingham close to the Leicestershire border. Being centrally located in the East Midlands enables our team to pack and distribute orders efficiently across the UK and overseas.

Our Sales Team travel throughout the UK and Eire to support customers with our product range.

Polcore Mouldings

Mainline is the registered owner of the Polcore brand.

What is Polcore?

Polcore is a highly specified, extruded moulding made from recycled polystyrene and provides a durable, strong and environmentally friendly alternative to wood picture frame mouldings - 38% more carbon efficient in fact!

We are proud to offer a moulding product that protects the Earth's natural resources and commits to the 'reduce, reuse and recycle' philosophy.

Polcore mouldings look terrific, are economically priced and are available in over 1000 different designs and finishes.

Environmentally friendly

Made from a clean and waste free manufacturing process using solar and hydroelectric energy, Polcore is 80% to 95% recycled polystyrene. It is 100% recyclable and all Polcore mouldings are stamped to show their recycling status.

Find out more - Polcore: A Sustainable Approach

Easy to work with

Polcore can be cut easily and safely using a mitre guillotine and joined with softwood wedges and Polcore glue.

Beautiful to look at

Every Polcore moulding has a coating of High Impact Polystyrene creating a perfectly smooth surface for our stunning, 100% recyclable, decorative, high quality finishes.

We've done it!

We set an ambitious target of reaching £30,000 charity donations by Mainline's 30th birthday in 2026.

We're proud to share that Mainline has smashed this goal – and it's all thanks to the incredible support from our amazing team and loyal customers. This is a moment we can all be proud of!

This is such an exciting milestone and really shows how committed we are to giving back and supporting the community around us.

Here's to continuing to grow, give back, and be a company we're all proud to stand behind!

Christmas 2025

It's that time of the year again! This year we are supporting four charities that have a local, national and global reach. A donation has been made in lieu of Christmas cards.

Operation Orphan is a Nottingham based charity that supports orphans and vulnerable children helping to keep them 'safe, warm, healthy and learning'. Initiatives are based in Nottinghamshire and also worldwide.

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a helicopter emergency medical service attending the most serious of incidents in our region, carrying out life-saving advanced procedures on scene before transferring patients to hospital.

Parkinson's UK is a national charity that supports every Parkinson’s journey. This includes funding research, providing information and support services across the UK and campaigning for better care for people living with Parkinson's.

The National Forest is a charity that is transforming a post-industrial landscape by planting trees across 200 square miles in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. They work with communities and schools, drive economic growth through supporting local businesess and are focussed on biodiversity, regeneration, and sustainable living.

June 2024

COngratulations Karen

Karen - our Purchasing Manager - smashed the Lake District Challenge, raising an almighty £1547.44 for Cancer Research UK.

Karen hiked an impressive 29km through the glorious Windermere countryside on a day full of sunshine and showers in memory of Jim, her stepfather and her mother-in-law, Jen.

What an achievement!

The Lake District Ultra Challenge isn't Karen's only charity hike. In 2023, she completed the Peak District Ultra Challenge raising £892.00.

Mainline is so proud of you, Karen. We are in awe of your determination and fundraising efforts. The Mainline Team are totally behind you as you continue your personal fitness and fundraising journey. We are delighted to support you and your chosen charity, Cancer Research UK.