![]() That can add a significant strain when handling and hanging a large movie poster.Īnother big consideration is the danger of damaged glazing. At 3mm thickness, glass is around 7.5 kg per square metre, acrylic is circa 3.6 kg per square metre. As a rule, at a given thickness it is twice the weight of a quality acrylic like Perspex. Weight and Protection From BreakagesĪ wooden frame is heavier than a synthetic or aluminium counterpart, but the greatest contributor to a frame’s weight is the glazing. However you glaze, we recommend that you do not hang artwork in direct sunlight. Glazing options with certified UV protection levels are also available. On a day to day basis, this isn’t particularly noticeable, but (as shown in the image below) over the space of a few years it can greatly reduce the quality of your poster’s appearance and as a result its value too.Īs a result, we chose to offer glazing that provides a high resistance to harmful UV radiation as standard. Over time, exposure to ultra-violet light (which is present in sunlight) causes the chemical bonds in the ink to break, causing fading of the image. Our perception of colour on a movie poster is based upon light absorption by chromophores in the poster's inks. ![]() Our current range includes ayous wood (a light hardwood), oak, spruce and poplar. ![]() We have experimented with MDM and polycore (very lightweight and made from recycled polystyrene) and conclude that a quality wooden frame cannot be beaten.Īs well as providing the frame with rigidity, they are strong and give the highest quality finish.Īs a result, we chose to offer wooden frames. The ‘frame’ of a picture frame is called the moulding. While being handled (and in the unfortunate event of them falling) they offer little protection to a delicate movie poster. We have found that a lot of traditional off-the-shelf frames are not strong enough. We had to have the flexibility to custom build frames to specific movie posters. We concluded that we had to offer frames for standard sizes, but in order to cater for the variations from standards, mass pre-production was not an option. Your poster either won’t fit, or will be rattling around in a frame that is too big. That is enough to affect whether your poster will actually fit in its frame. A lot of movie posters vary by half an inch or so on both length and width. On top of the unusual standard sizes, handle a few movie posters and you realise that the standards are just guides. Again, not a common size these days and even bigger than a one sheet. The British quad poster is 102 cm x 76 cm (40 in x 30 in). Prior to the mid 1980’s, the standard size for a one sheet was 69 cm x 104 cm (27 in x 41 in). ![]() That’s not a size carried by a lot of standard frame manufacturers. Standard size for a modern one sheet movie poster is 69 cm x 102 cm (27 in x 40 in). It may sound obvious, but there are a few things to consider.įirst off, movie posters are large and they are unusual sizes. To help, here is the thinking behind our own range of movie poster frames… Size So, as well as finding the best original vintage and contemporary movie posters that we can, we also offer a range of custom-made movie poster frames.īut what should you look for when buying a frame for your movie poster? Our mission is to get more original movie posters where they belong – in to a frame and adding something special to a stylish home. ![]()
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