Posters are timeless, encapsulating time to an event, capturing the “vibe” of that day. Posters are also subjective; they mean much more to the owner than the viewer. This is why as an owner of a newly acquired poster it should be highlighted, made the focal point of a room, correctly fitted and beautifully framed for all to see.
Framing your poster isn’t solely to protect the paper that it is printed on but to help enhance, not overtake the image, to visually emphasis its presence and its personal value.
- How To Choose Best Color Frame
- How To Choose Frame Size
- Should I Use Mat For My Frame?
- What Frame Material Should I Use?
- Should I Use Foam Board For Poster?
Framing Your Poster
To quickly frame your poster you can take it to a local framing store near you that can, in most cases, frame the artwork the same day – but! it’s going to cost you. This service is typically expensive compared to doing it yourself. Though, you’ll have peace of mind that the job is done correctly.
The CON about going to a local store is what you see is what you get. The style of frames may be limited and you’ll most likely be settling.
The DIY Frame Approach
Doing It Yourself allows almost infinite opportunities. You can go online and peruse hundreds, thousands of selections. The CON of this is that you’ll be spending a big chunk of time just looking for the best frame for your poster. Though, there are online stores that will suggest the right match and style to accompany your artwork – just send them your poster and advise them of the wall color that it’ll be mounted on.
Choosing the Color of Your Frame
Here are some pointers on what you should be looking for in a frame regarding color.
- Black & white posters should accompany a neutral frame.
- If the room has a decor theme, choosing a frame with the same color profile of the theme will help streamline the presence of your poster.
- If your poster is varicolored then look at complimentary colors to help accentuate the art.
Choosing the Size of Your Frame
- If the poster size the standard: 24″ x 36″ or 27″ x 40″, then a thin frame will do; though, this depends on the area space you want to fill, and if you want to make this piece stand out.
- If the poster is smaller or not the standard size, you can add a mat in the mix to draw in the eye and make it look more like a piece of artwork from a museum.
Why use mat when framing?
A mat can accent the colors of the poster as well as provide an extra padding, giving space between poster and frame. Mating is also good idea when you don’t order a custom frame; it’s good to manage the size of poster and frame.
What type of frame material to use for a poster?
There are many options to choose, from plastic frames to metal to wood. They all differ in size and price. If you a framing a vintage poster, you’d want to use high-quality frames as these will provide the safety and protection needed.
Attach poster a foam board
More than likely your poster will be rolled up when you receive it by mail. Flattening them is never easy. This is why it’s a good idea to attach the poster to an adhesive foam board. This will help flatten the piece and provide an extra measure of protection.
Clean glass or plexiglass
You’ll kick yourself if you don’t clean the glass / plexiglass before you mount the poster. Trust me. Clean the surface and try to make the inside of the surface smudge-free as possible.
Once you’ve the done the appropriate process of finding a frame and its color, decided if you’ll be using a mat or not and clean the glass, you’ll now need to simple do the install:
- Fit your mat into the frame.
- Slide the poster (with or without the foam board) into the frame behind the mat.
- Add the backing if comes with or is needed.
- Secure the foam board or the backing with the frame’s fasteners.
- Finally, attach hanging mechanism. This can either be: sawtooth hangers or keyhole hangers.
Hope this helps to make your poster come alive! Now start the exciting adventure of making your walls beautiful by buying an original concert poster from your favorite music band.