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joey · 27-02-2008, 19:45

In the last week I've gotten around 5 design posters — all still in the original tubes from the mail. Any suggestions for how to properly hang a poster without damaging it? Should I just get custom black edged frames?

Mongoose · 27-02-2008, 19:49

You can get adhesive putty that is generally harmless to remove and tends to work pretty well, depending on the type of wall you're putting them on. They work well on drywall and marginally well on brick, in my experience.

Tom_E · 27-02-2008, 19:51

If you really want to keep them in perfect condition then framing is the only real option.

bazzle · 27-02-2008, 20:02

Blu-tac all the way

rustybones · 28-02-2008, 00:53

I have in the past put sticky tape on the four corners on the backside of the poster then used blu-tac to stick them up.

That way if the posters stay up for a long time the blu-tac doesn't damage the poster by seeping through and your corners don't get as easily ripped

cocknose · 28-02-2008, 02:06

JUST JIZZ ON 'EM!!.....

Thats how all the posters are stuck to my wall....

joey · 28-02-2008, 04:23

I would — but framing is so damn expensive. I can't afford to spend hundreds on frames. I found a place online that will do a custom sized frame just like I want for only $30. I imagine the quality is crap though, so I have to figure out what to do.

JonoMarshall · 28-02-2008, 04:25

A vote for framing here too... unless they're run-of-the-mill of course (then some green spit will do).

Maerk · 28-02-2008, 04:55

Bluetack villain mostly. But this site has some cheapo solutions, they're mostly for in-store stuff, but a few look subtle and like they wouldn't damage the poster.
Poster Bindings
Poster Gripper

niggle · 28-02-2008, 05:12

With a bit of work you can mount them on plywood to create a nice frameless appearance and they're surprisingly durable. Just be sure to sand, treat and/or paint the edges to suit!

Alexanda · 28-02-2008, 05:21

go to ikea, they have loads of frames. I got an A1 size for 25 euros.
It's for that typo poster from prague cocknose, it looks fuckin cool in my gaff!

emil · 28-02-2008, 05:37

Have your friends/relatives/wives/kids hold them up high for you.

ChrisDN · 28-02-2008, 05:38

Laminate + adhesive putty.

Coops · 28-02-2008, 05:51

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Originally Posted by ChrisDN

Laminate + adhesive putty.

Laminate? Surely you don't mean that nasty shiny lamination you get in copy shops?

I just frame mine - nice clear acrylic frames from Muji. Not particularly cheap, but you get what you pay for.

top_buzz · 28-02-2008, 06:07

I framed a £45 B2 print the other day for £55. Looks good but cost more than I thought it'd be.

roo · 28-02-2008, 07:47

In the past I've gotten frames from charity shops... quick black sprayjob and they're ready... never got one to fit my posters properly though.

What posters does everyone have?

I've got 'Workers' by ISO50 (Scott Hansen)... 'Thuglife', 'Sketch 1' and 'Sketch 2' by Zach Johnsen - http://www.tanktheory.com/categories.asp?cID=79 and a few by Aaron Horkey.

Coops · 28-02-2008, 08:21

Just this one...

Tom_E · 28-02-2008, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coops

Just this one...

mindbomb · 28-02-2008, 08:30

I always frame my posters to face the inside, that way they don't get damaged by sunlight, very boring to look at though.

emil · 28-02-2008, 08:31

Nice that, cocknose!!!!!

27-02-2008, 19:45	#1 (permalink)
joey Joey™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,081	Best way to hang a poster In the last week I've gotten around 5 design posters — all still in the original tubes from the mail. Any suggestions for how to properly hang a poster without damaging it? Should I just get custom black edged frames? __________________ Something here very soon.

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Tom_E Whippet Botherer™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 1,388	If you really want to keep them in perfect condition then framing is the only real option. __________________ portfolio (v.3.0)

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cocknose Banned™ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,218	JUST JIZZ ON 'EM!!..... Thats how all the posters are stuck to my wall.... __________________ Facebook me! Last edited by Alexanda : 28-02-2008 at 05:52.

28-02-2008, 04:23	#7 (permalink)
joey Joey™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,081	I would — but framing is so damn expensive. I can't afford to spend hundreds on frames. I found a place online that will do a custom sized frame just like I want for only $30. I imagine the quality is crap though, so I have to figure out what to do. __________________ Something here very soon.

28-02-2008, 04:25	#8 (permalink)
JonoMarshall Day-Glo Jazz Monkey Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shoreditch, London Posts: 1,132	A vote for framing here too... unless they're run-of-the-mill of course (then some green spit will do). __________________ Jon Marshall - Graphic Design

27-02-2008, 19:49	#2 (permalink)
Mongoose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 151	You can get adhesive putty that is generally harmless to remove and tends to work pretty well, depending on the type of wall you're putting them on. They work well on drywall and marginally well on brick, in my experience.

27-02-2008, 20:02	#4 (permalink)
bazzle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derby uk Posts: 468	Blu-tac all the way

28-02-2008, 00:53	#5 (permalink)
rustybones buttock racer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 196	I have in the past put sticky tape on the four corners on the backside of the poster then used blu-tac to stick them up. That way if the posters stay up for a long time the blu-tac doesn't damage the poster by seeping through and your corners don't get as easily ripped

28-02-2008, 04:55	#9 (permalink)
Maerk Doodler. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,348	Bluetack villain mostly. But this site has some cheapo solutions, they're mostly for in-store stuff, but a few look subtle and like they wouldn't damage the poster. Poster Bindings Poster Gripper __________________ sreski & scrapbook.sreski

28-02-2008, 05:12	#10 (permalink)
niggle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 456	With a bit of work you can mount them on plywood to create a nice frameless appearance and they're surprisingly durable. Just be sure to sand, treat and/or paint the edges to suit!

28-02-2008, 05:21	#11 (permalink)
Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,305	go to ikea, they have loads of frames. I got an A1 size for 25 euros. It's for that typo poster from prague cocknose, it looks fuckin cool in my gaff! __________________ whats facebook?

28-02-2008, 05:37	#12 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,769	Have your friends/relatives/wives/kids hold them up high for you. __________________ ABSTRACT Q X R

28-02-2008, 05:38	#13 (permalink)
ChrisDN AKA - Spooky Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 16	Laminate + adhesive putty.

28-02-2008, 06:07	#15 (permalink)
top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,443	I framed a £45 B2 print the other day for £55. Looks good but cost more than I thought it'd be. __________________ NAAARF FAAARM

28-02-2008, 07:47	#16 (permalink)
roo Scatterbrained. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 224	In the past I've gotten frames from charity shops... quick black sprayjob and they're ready... never got one to fit my posters properly though. What posters does everyone have? I've got 'Workers' by ISO50 (Scott Hansen)... 'Thuglife', 'Sketch 1' and 'Sketch 2' by Zach Johnsen - http://www.tanktheory.com/categories.asp?cID=79 and a few by Aaron Horkey.

28-02-2008, 08:21	#17 (permalink)
Coops Pops. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,252	Just this one...

28-02-2008, 08:30	#19 (permalink)
mindbomb Tick Tock Boom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 137	I always frame my posters to face the inside, that way they don't get damaged by sunlight, very boring to look at though.

28-02-2008, 08:31	#20 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,769	Nice that, cocknose!!!!! __________________ ABSTRACT Q X R

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