Posted on November 07 2026
A frame protects an original poster and turns it into a finished piece for the wall. The right choice depends on the poster's size, where it will hang and how much you want to spend. Here is how we frame posters, and how to frame one yourself.
Our three options
| Option | Fits | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snap display rails | 30 x 20 in or 60 x 40 in | Lightweight aluminium rails that clip to the top and bottom of the poster and hang from the wall | £12.99 or £16.99 |
| Standard frame | 30 x 20 in | Black ash-effect wooden frame with a shatter-resistant styrene window, no mount; 32 x 22 x 1 in overall | £39.99 |
| Deluxe frame | 30 x 20 in | Hand-made black ash box frame, white bevel-cut mount, UV-protective acrylic; 36 x 26 x 1.5 in overall, made to order in about two weeks | £129.99 |
You can add any of these on the poster's own page, one frame per poster. We only show the frames that fit that poster's size. For standard and deluxe frames, we fit the poster for you and pack it ready to hang. Delivery on framed orders is free in the UK.
Which one to choose
- Snap rails are the simple, affordable way to hang a poster, and the only one of our options for the big 60 x 40 inch posters. They suit a clean, gallery-style look.
- The standard frame is the everyday choice for a 30 x 20 inch poster: smart, light and protective.
- The deluxe frame is for the posters that matter most. The mount gives the poster space to breathe, and the UV-protective acrylic helps keep colours from fading.
Framing a poster yourself
If you would rather use your own framer, a few rules protect an original:
- Never trim the poster. The margins and printer's marks are part of it. Choose a frame to fit the sheet.
- No glue, no dry mounting. Hold the poster in place with the frame and backing board, or with removable corner pockets.
- Use acid-free backing and mounts. Ordinary card turns yellow and marks the paper over the years.
- Choose UV-protective glazing if the poster will hang anywhere bright.
- Keep it off damp walls and away from radiators and direct sun.
Framing the big posters
Our 60 x 40 inch posters, including the Knebworth 1996 poster, are over 1.5 metres tall. Snap rails are the easiest way to hang them. For a permanent frame, a local framer can make one to size; ask for acrylic rather than glass to keep the weight down.