Big posters make a bold statement—but framing them professionally can be expensive, especially in large formats. If you’re looking for an affordable and stylish way to display your favorite prints, this guide is for you.
We’ll walk you through a simple DIY solution:
✔️ Fix your poster directly to the wall (without glass or frame)
✔️ Add a custom trim using 4 wooden mouldings to create a minimalist frame effect
✔️ Get a clean, gallery-style result—without glare or heavy costs
✨ Why Go Frameless?
Traditional glass frames are elegant, but with formats like 4XL, 5XL, or A0, they can be:
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Expensive, especially with anti-glare glass (like True View)
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Heavy and fragile
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Reflective, which hides the beauty of the artwork
A frameless wall-mount offers a lightweight, budget-friendly, and modern alternative, with zero glare and maximum impact.
⚠️ Important: Don’t Glue It Like Wallpaper!
Our posters are printed using UV inks on EMA paper, which is a premium satin finish—but it’s not made for wet gluing (like wallpaper paste or PVA glue).
Using liquid glue could:
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Cause warping or bubbling
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Damage the print surface
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Permanently alter the color rendering
👉 Instead, we recommend safe and reversible mounting methods:
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Poster tack (e.g. Patafix) in the corners
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Double-sided mounting tape (foam or non-foam)
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Glue dots or adhesive strips placed discreetly under where the mouldings will go
💡 You can also mount your poster on a rigid panel (like foam board or Dibond) before attaching the frame.
🔧 What You’ll Need
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Your poster (4XL, 5XL, or A0)
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Poster tack, glue dots or mounting tape
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4 wooden moulding strips
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A mitre box and handsaw
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Measuring tape and pencil
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Sandpaper (optional)
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Double-sided tape or small screws + plugs
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Optional: stain or paint for the mouldings
👉 Great starter kit available here:
🧱 Step 1: Mount the Poster
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Use poster tack or glue dots in the corners and sides
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Place adhesive where it will be covered by the moulding
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Press gently to avoid wrinkles
This keeps the poster in place while remaining safe and discreet.
🖼️ Step 2: Build Your Frame
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Measure the outer dimensions of your poster
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Cut each moulding to length with 45° mitred corners
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Sand and optionally paint or stain your mouldings
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Test the fit before mounting
🔩 Step 3: Attach the Mouldings to the Wall
Option A: Double-Sided Tape
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Apply foam tape to the back of each moulding
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Position around the poster and press firmly
Option B: Screw Fixing
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Pre-drill and screw each moulding directly into the wall
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Start with the bottom piece, then align sides and top
💡 For a really clean finish, use white wood filler in the mitre joints.
✨ The Result?
A sleek, frameless presentation with a custom feel—perfect for large posters.
No glass = no glare. No frame = no limits.
And best of all, it’s budget-friendly and easy to do at home.
🖼️ Want to Try It?
This method works perfectly with our oversize formats, including Alecse’s travel posters and Cha’s large A0 artworks.
