framed poster thread

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

Finally got around to framing these two tonight. Used the American Frame recommendations and couldn’t be more satisfied. Easy process and great quality. Pricing is much better than Michael’s, who I’ve used in the past. 

Did you order the frame,  glass and cut mats from them?  If so,  which glass did you get and are you satisfied with the quality?

I did order the frame, glass and cut mats from them.  I went with the non-glare acrylic since these will hang in the basement with very little light exposure. The non-glare is stated to filter 90% of UV light compared to 99% with the actual UV protective glass.  Saved a few bucks going this route.  For quality, I’d say I’m satisfied, but there’s a definite difference compared to my Michael’s frame jobs with actual glass vs. acrylic. For expensive or super rare prints I’d probably opt for actual glass.  Overall, no complaints though. 

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

Finally got around to framing these two tonight. Used the American Frame recommendations and couldn’t be more satisfied. Easy process and great quality. Pricing is much better than Michael’s, who I’ve used in the past. 

Did you order the frame,  glass and cut mats from them?  If so,  which glass did you get and are you satisfied with the quality?

I did order the frame, glass and cut mats from them.  I went with the non-glare acrylic since these will hang in the basement with very little light exposure. The non-glare is stated to filter 90% of UV light compared to 99% with the actual UV protective glass.  Saved a few bucks going this route.  For quality, I’d say I’m satisfied, but there’s a definite difference compared to my Michael’s frame jobs with actual glass vs. acrylic. For expensive or super rare prints I’d probably opt for actual glass.  Overall, no complaints though. 

How did the archival mounting strips work out for you?

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

Finally got around to framing these two tonight. Used the American Frame recommendations and couldn’t be more satisfied. Easy process and great quality. Pricing is much better than Michael’s, who I’ve used in the past. 

Did you order the frame,  glass and cut mats from them?  If so,  which glass did you get and are you satisfied with the quality?

I did order the frame, glass and cut mats from them.  I went with the non-glare acrylic since these will hang in the basement with very little light exposure. The non-glare is stated to filter 90% of UV light compared to 99% with the actual UV protective glass.  Saved a few bucks going this route.  For quality, I’d say I’m satisfied, but there’s a definite difference compared to my Michael’s frame jobs with actual glass vs. acrylic. For expensive or super rare prints I’d probably opt for actual glass.  Overall, no complaints though. 

How did the archival mounting strips work out for you?

They worked out great.  I had never used them before, but it was simple. I watched a 3 minute video on YouTube and both posters are very secure in the frame.  Another great recommendation from this thread that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.  Do you use mounting strips as well or another method? 

Kswheeler said:

Not a PJ poster but I’d figure I’d share had this done for my mom she was this show in 73 huge Bowie fan seen him 28 times and never got a gig poster