Best Way To Frame A Vintage Poster

For vintage posters use glazing that protects against uv damage such as artglass uv filter glass or uv filter acrylic.

Best way to frame a vintage poster.

When posters are framed to size the framer will trim the linen backing to the edge of the poster. The correct wire strength or d hooks are automatically used appropriate for your antique poster custom frame. We strongly recommend you use only conservation standard hinges which will tear apart or separate from the backing before the poster does thus avoiding any ripping or tearing your artwork and plexiglass glazing with uv protection. While archival framing will protect the value of your vintage poster it is more expensive than decorative framing due to the higher cost of materials.

Picking out the best framing design. Bend the points to secure and then hang. Tack your pictures face up to the second piece of glass using small pieces of acid free double sided tape in the corners then put that glass in the frame so the pictures are protected on both sides. Sand or paint your frame to give it new life.

If you d rather not use mat board but are framing very large posters use picture frame spacers which will keep the poster from touching the frame. Either acrylic or glass glazing works well in a movie poster frame. Clean the two pieces of glass and add one to the frame. The vintage poster custom frame shop acid free backing is automatically used on all custom vintage poster and artwork frames.

Depending on the size of your poster you can frame with glass of plexiglass.