Yes, poster prints can be framed. Order the print to fit the frame's stated insert size, and choose the frame according to how often you will change the poster. Tandaku posters are print only, so the frame and any mounting are separate purchases.
Can you order a poster print without a frame?
Yes. If you already have a suitable frame, you can order just the replacement print on the poster page. Enter the dimensions that fit your frame and choose the material before uploading the artwork.
A loose poster, a framed poster and a printed board are different purchases. A loose poster needs something to hold it flat. A frame holds an insert, while a printed board is already rigid and needs a suitable way to display it.
Keeping your existing frame can be enough for a new promotion or wall picture. Check its condition and insert size first. Buying a thicker or more expensive display adds little value if the current frame already holds the print properly and suits the room.
How do you measure a frame you already own?
Start with the frame's stated insert size. If that information is missing, remove the old insert and measure it, provided it fits correctly. Record the width, height and orientation before preparing the new design.
Do not use the frame's outside dimensions as the poster dimensions. A border, clear margin or fixing area can make the whole frame larger than the print it holds. The visible opening can also hide part of the paper behind an edge.
Check the space available for the insert's thickness, especially when changing from a thin sheet to canvas or a rigid board. A frame that accepts paper should not automatically be treated as suitable for a thicker material.
Keep essential wording and important parts of a photograph away from any area the frame covers. For a new frame, confirm what size it fits before ordering the print. Our poster size guide helps with choosing a print size; the frame's fit still needs checking separately.
Which frame makes poster changes easier?
Choose a pocket frame for notices, menus or promotions that change regularly. Tandaku's acrylic pocket frame has an opening for sliding the poster in and out. The acrylic sandwich frame holds the print between clear panels, and its standoffs come off when you change the print.
| Frame type | How you change the poster | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic pocket frame | Slide the insert through the opening | Notices and promotions you replace regularly |
| Acrylic sandwich frame | Remove the standoffs and separate the panels | A display you expect to leave in place |
Think about access as well as appearance. Leave room above a top-opening pocket so the poster can be removed. A shelf or another frame placed too close to the opening can make a simple change awkward.
If the existing holder works well, replacing only the printed insert is the simpler purchase.
How much do acrylic poster frames cost?
These are listed frame prices from Tandaku's acrylic frame range. The poster print is separate, and delivery is separate. Check both the size the frame fits and its listed frame dimensions when comparing options.
| Fits | Frame build | Listed frame size | Sandwich frame | Pocket frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 3mm + 3mm acrylic | 337 × 460mm | RM60.00 | RM60.00 |
| A2 | 5mm + 3mm acrylic | 460 × 634mm | RM140.00 | RM140.00 |
| A1 | 5mm + 3mm acrylic | 634 × 881mm | RM190.00 | RM190.00 |
The thicker back panel in the larger listed builds helps keep the frame flat. Choose by the size and use of the display, rather than buying the heaviest build simply because it sounds better.
You can compare the available builds on the acrylic wall frame page. When budgeting, keep the frame, replacement print and delivery as separate items so you know what each purchase includes.
Which poster material should go inside the frame?
Smooth Paper (Synthetic PP 260gsm) is the practical lower-cost choice for a framed notice, promotion or photograph when you want a smooth surface. It is waterproof and tear-proof, and its published rate is approximately RM2.10 per square foot before options and delivery.
Printable Canvas (280 micron) has a textured woven surface and a published rate of approximately RM8.00 per square foot before options and delivery. Choose it when the texture is part of the look you want, after checking that the frame accepts the material.
Canvas ordered as a poster is a loose print. Do not assume that choosing canvas on the poster page includes a wooden frame or a stretched finish.
If you actually need a rigid display rather than a loose framed insert, read the printed board guide. Check the holder's capacity before buying a board for an existing frame.
What should you check before ordering the print?
Confirm the insert width and height, the orientation and the chosen material. Then check that the artwork has the same proportions as the ordered print. A landscape design squeezed into a portrait opening will need a layout change or cropping.
Look closely at photographs and small wording in the file. Enlarging a small image can make its softness more obvious. Follow the artwork preparation guide before uploading the final file.
Check which parts of the design the frame may cover. Keep contact details, captions and other essential wording clear of those edges. If the frame has a clear border, decide whether that border is meant to remain visible around the print.
Finally, check the order contents. For an existing frame, you usually need the print alone. For a new display, confirm the frame separately and choose how you will mount it. Tandaku supplies printing and display products online; installation jobs are outside its supply-only service.
FAQ
Can poster prints be framed?
Yes. Match the print to the frame's insert size and check which materials the frame accepts. Tandaku poster printing does not include a frame or mounting.
What is poster print size?
It is the finished width and height of the printed poster. For a framed display, choose those dimensions from the frame's stated insert size, rather than the outside dimensions of the frame. Check the orientation before preparing the artwork.
How much does it cost to print a poster?
Smooth Paper (Synthetic PP 260gsm) has a published rate of approximately RM2.10 per square foot, while Printable Canvas (280 micron) is approximately RM8.00 per square foot. Enter your dimensions on the poster page for the exact print price before options and delivery. A frame is priced separately.