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  • tino_11
    tino_11 Posts: 2,192
    on2legs said:
    tino_11 said:
    on2legs said:
    bbiggs said:
    I just went to Michael’s with 2 posters to take advantage of their 70% off sale and their pricing has gone up significantly from what I’ve paid in the past, even with the sale (~50%). I know Art to Frame and American Frame have been recommended here.  My question is, how do the prints mount in these frames? I obviously don’t want to dry mount.  Might be a dumb question, but I’ve only used Michael’s for my frame jobs so this is new territory. 
    I use American Frame for all my frames and use these mounting strips to secure the print. No adhesive touches the poster. Pretty foolproof and uncomplicated. 

    I’m thinking of using a service like this. How many mounting strips do you need for a 18x24 poster?
    The strips come in 4 inch lengths and I usually cut them in half to make 2 inch strips.  Then I put two strips for each of the 4 sides of the poster which is a total of 8 (but I actually only used 4 from the box).  I just evenly space them around the perimeter of the poster. 
    Brilliant, thank you!
    'F*** the pessimists. F*** 'em.' Eddie Vedder
  • Crew
    Crew Posts: 299
    Dropped my grail-of-grails off at the framers last weekend!!  Can't wait to get it back!  =D


  • Crew
    Crew Posts: 299
    My wife's grail, finally framed:


    ...and MINE!  =D

    Have wanted this print forever, and picked up a copy w/ edge issues for cheap.. couldn't be happier!!

  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,049
    Love those prints & frames... especially the St. Louis =)
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,049
    Just a heads up... looks like American Frame has a sitewide 14% sale going on (for Valentine's Day, I guess). 

    Use Code: LOVEFRAMED14

    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • Peasant Tents
    Peasant Tents UK Posts: 863
    edited February 2021
    Ok - so my daughter and I have been learning as we go with ordering up online and then doing the framing. Started with Roma last year -  mount was too thin really and one day we will switch it out. 
    I know they're not perfect but I wanted to get a few up on the wall at last. The Barcelona poster was a treat for my 50th having hoped to be travelling to US last year (when I was 50 not 51!). In these times I felt like just going for it.
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    on2legs said:
    bbiggs said:
    I just went to Michael’s with 2 posters to take advantage of their 70% off sale and their pricing has gone up significantly from what I’ve paid in the past, even with the sale (~50%). I know Art to Frame and American Frame have been recommended here.  My question is, how do the prints mount in these frames? I obviously don’t want to dry mount.  Might be a dumb question, but I’ve only used Michael’s for my frame jobs so this is new territory. 
    I use American Frame for all my frames and use these mounting strips to secure the print. No adhesive touches the poster. Pretty foolproof and uncomplicated. 


    Just received my shipment from American Frame with the two frames I ordered.  These mounting strips are necessary, right?  Dumb question, I'm sure, but these are the first two I'm doing myself.  I'm going to order these today and hopefully receive tomorrow.  Can't wait to get the prints in there.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,965
    bbiggs said:
    on2legs said:
    bbiggs said:
    I just went to Michael’s with 2 posters to take advantage of their 70% off sale and their pricing has gone up significantly from what I’ve paid in the past, even with the sale (~50%). I know Art to Frame and American Frame have been recommended here.  My question is, how do the prints mount in these frames? I obviously don’t want to dry mount.  Might be a dumb question, but I’ve only used Michael’s for my frame jobs so this is new territory. 
    I use American Frame for all my frames and use these mounting strips to secure the print. No adhesive touches the poster. Pretty foolproof and uncomplicated. 


    Just received my shipment from American Frame with the two frames I ordered.  These mounting strips are necessary, right?  Dumb question, I'm sure, but these are the first two I'm doing myself.  I'm going to order these today and hopefully receive tomorrow.  Can't wait to get the prints in there.
    Necessary?  No.  You could use acid free tape or something else to mount them.  but if you want to mount them without touching the print, then yes this is the way to go.  Highly recommended if not necessary. 
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    mrussel1 said:
    bbiggs said:
    on2legs said:
    bbiggs said:
    I just went to Michael’s with 2 posters to take advantage of their 70% off sale and their pricing has gone up significantly from what I’ve paid in the past, even with the sale (~50%). I know Art to Frame and American Frame have been recommended here.  My question is, how do the prints mount in these frames? I obviously don’t want to dry mount.  Might be a dumb question, but I’ve only used Michael’s for my frame jobs so this is new territory. 
    I use American Frame for all my frames and use these mounting strips to secure the print. No adhesive touches the poster. Pretty foolproof and uncomplicated. 


    Just received my shipment from American Frame with the two frames I ordered.  These mounting strips are necessary, right?  Dumb question, I'm sure, but these are the first two I'm doing myself.  I'm going to order these today and hopefully receive tomorrow.  Can't wait to get the prints in there.
    Necessary?  No.  You could use acid free tape or something else to mount them.  but if you want to mount them without touching the print, then yes this is the way to go.  Highly recommended if not necessary. 
    Thank you. Based on your response I consider it necessary to preserve the condition of the print. I’ll definitely be using these. 
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,049
    Good luck with your frames!  Post them here when they’re done =)
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    on2legs said:
    Good luck with your frames!  Post them here when they’re done =)
    Thanks man!  I sure will!  As soon as Amazon delivers the mounting strips I'll be going to work.  :)

  • greatwoods98
    greatwoods98 Boston Posts: 99
    Added two more to my wall today
    i only hang shows I’ve attended
    pretty happy with these hung together they compliment each other well


  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,965
    Yeah they look awesome together. Nice synergy. 
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,049
    Looks great... good job picking a mat and frame that compliment both posters =)
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • bazfromoz
    bazfromoz Posts: 256

  • Peasant Tents
    Peasant Tents UK Posts: 863
    greatwoods98 said:
    Added two more to my wall today
    i only hang shows I’ve attended
    pretty happy with these hung together they compliment each other well


    They look superb together. Very nice.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,308
    Peasant Tents said:
    greatwoods98 said:
    Added two more to my wall today
    i only hang shows I’ve attended
    pretty happy with these hung together they compliment each other well


    They look superb together. Very nice.

    Indeed. I was at that Hartford '08 show. Love the art and this frame job is perfect! 
  • cockage
    cockage Posts: 465
    demetrios said:
    Peasant Tents said:
    greatwoods98 said:
    Added two more to my wall today
    i only hang shows I’ve attended
    pretty happy with these hung together they compliment each other well


    They look superb together. Very nice.

    Indeed. I was at that Hartford '08 show. Love the art and this frame job is perfect! 
    Hartford was great. Was very happy to add the below piece to my walls...

  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,308
    cockage said:
    demetrios said:
    Peasant Tents said:
    greatwoods98 said:
    Added two more to my wall today
    i only hang shows I’ve attended
    pretty happy with these hung together they compliment each other well


    They look superb together. Very nice.

    Indeed. I was at that Hartford '08 show. Love the art and this frame job is perfect! 
    Hartford was great. Was very happy to add the below piece to my walls...





  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,818
    greatwoods98 said:
    Added two more to my wall today
    i only hang shows I’ve attended
    pretty happy with these hung together they compliment each other well


    Great work - the colors on the Worcester print are tough, but the mattes compliment it very well. 

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