Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Super-cheap 1-sheet frames?

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Posted by Christopher Meredith (Member # 3767) on 08-10-2006, 10:24 PM:

Need a way to put some standard 1-sheets on the wall. Doesn't have to be fancy, just flat. Wal-mart has some size-appropriate frames for $20 each. I'm looking for even cheaper than that. [evil]

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 08-10-2006, 10:32 PM:

4 thumb tacks will do the trick. [Big Grin]

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 08-10-2006, 10:49 PM:

Media Play had some nice ones that were a bit cheaper, but Media Play died or something.

Posted by Dennis Benjamin (Member # 1137) on 08-11-2006, 04:32 PM:

I picked some up at a Michael's (the craft store) for $7 bucks once. I think they were on sale and you had to buy three to get the deal?

If there is one in your area - it would'nt hurt to call and ask.

Posted by Frank Angel (Member # 248) on 08-17-2006, 01:28 AM:

Cheapest we've ever found -- we use them for a variety of needs from frames to hold the port view glass to framing to hold plexi in front of a large standee. Figuring a 1-sheet size, you can get either their Radius or Standard models in a variety of finishes & colors at about $18.00. They come with hanging brackets and springs and are grooved to allow for glass or plastic to slide in with your 1-sheet. They also come with hardware for mounting -- brackets and springs to hold everything together in them. clicky: American Frame

Posted by Stephen Frazza (Member # 2320) on 08-18-2006, 12:13 PM:

Media Play was really Suncoast. And I used to get the frames there for around 12 bucks. I didn't see it listed on their website but they might still have them in their stores.

Posted by Christopher Meredith (Member # 3767) on 08-19-2006, 01:17 AM:

I stumbled across this:
http://www.allposterframes.com/product.php?prod=4663

Looks like the best I can do! Thanks all for the input!

Posted by Paul Mayer (Member # 355) on 08-19-2006, 01:27 AM:

Just be careful about the cardboard backing in those inexpensive frames. Cardboard has high acid content and is death to paper products over the not-so-long term. If you're planning on keeping your posters in those frames for an extended period, I strongly recommend replacing that 1/8" cardboard with 1/8" acid-free and buffered backing or mat board.

I've been looking for some cheap framing solutions for my posters as well. That site looks promising.