Poster Frames - What Are They?

This is a simple frame that is used to protect your special posters. They will also add a polished, finished touch to this particular type of wall art. To help you know what you are looking for a poster frame looks like a simple picture frame. This type of frame will often make use of the same types of materials that regular picture frames are made of. In addition to the simple, inordinate poster frame you can also find some that are decorative and ornate.

Your basic frame for a frame is normally composed of plastic components which easily fight together to help protect that special poster. The frame consists of several pieces which are:

• A cardboard backing
• Four side pieces that snap into place once you have the poster positioned the way you want it.
• A clear plastic cover that you use the same way as you would the glass in a regular picture frame, which is to protect your poster.
• A transparent sheet of plastic
• A hook that is attached to the rear of the cardboard backing so you can hang it as you would a regular picture.

The more decorative, ornate frames are constructed in a similar manner as the simple ones but they are made on a larger scale. There are some that you do not have snap together and instead the frame proper may be attached with a slot at the bottom or top of the frame so you can just slide the poster into the frame. The larger more ornate poster frames also use Plexiglas or regular glass instead of the clear plastic cover. Most of these larger frames are also made of wood or metal whereas many of the simple poster frames are made of plastic.

Using either type of poster frame will give you a great way of preserving these special posters unlike the ones that you either use tacks or tape to secure them to your wall. You can use your poster frames to create a wall display of your favorite posters or by using a poster theme such as your favorite concert posters or movie posters. In addition, when using poster frames it makes it easier for you to display them in every room in the house.

You can purchase the basic poster frames in many different hobby and craft stores or at different frame stores. Purchasing them at a hobby and craft store is less expensive. You may even be able to find some of the more ornate ones there also.

This post is penned by Avisha Jain for Mahoneys Framing who are the finest and most awarded picture framers Melbourne. Located on the cosmopolitan street of 68 Hardware Lane inside the famous POP Restaurant where its been doing business and serving clients since 1987. The owner Mr. Greg Mahoney open the first retail shop on this lane and has been recognized for his services by receiving the first Melbourne Award from Lord Mayor John. For more information about our framing services or our art restoration services call us at (03) 9642 1148 or visit our website here.

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