Some sizes are more common than others. Standard size frames are less expensive because they are mass produced. They are also known as “easy change frames”. If you need a custom size frame (non-standard measurements), you will need to invest in a custom frame from a frame specialist.
Here is a list of the sizes we have:
Common frame sizes are given either in centimeters (cm) or in A sizes (standard poster sizes).
- 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
- 21 x 29.7 cm (A4)
- 30 x 30
- 29.7 x 42 cm (A3)
- 30 x 40 cm
- 40 x 50 cm
- 50 x 50 cm
- 42 x 59.4 cm (A2 )
Frame Quality
Price and quality are related and determined by:
Size (large frames are difficult to manufacture and ship to stores and customers).
Material (aluminum is usually more expensive than wood).
Glass (real glass is standard in high-end framing).
The joints (there is a difference in the quality of the corner joints on expensive and cheap frames and how sturdy they are).
Solid frames, aluminum frames or laminated frames.
Poster frames are often made of wood or aluminum. Aluminum is often more expensive than wood because it is difficult to manufacture. At Kræss, we like aluminum frames because they are slim and elegant. Solid wood frames are also more expensive than laminated frames. Solid frames are cut directly from the trunk of the tree (e.g. oak), while laminated frames are often made of pine or MDF covered with a film that looks like oak, for example. Solid wood frames also have knots and color differences depending on the wood used, while laminated frames are more similar in expression.
Acrylic glass (Plexi) vs. real glass.
High quality frames are made from real glass, which is standard in good framing and gives a crystal clear image. Some frames are also available with acrylic glass (plastic) and are becoming increasingly popular as they can be easily shipped via freight carrier. Acrylic glass is often the only thing you can buy when buying frames online or in department stores such as Bauhaus or Ikea.
At Kræss we sell frames with both real glass and acrylic glass. However, we cannot ship large frames with real glass, but ship the frame with high-quality acrylic glass.
We always recommend real glass, as for most people the clarity of the glass takes precedence over possible reflections. But acrylic glass can also be a good alternative for children’s rooms or other places where it cannot always “hang in peace”. It can also be transported without splinters.
Glass quality
Real glass is the standard for high-quality framing, but acrylic (also called plexiglass) is becoming increasingly popular because it can be easily shipped when purchasing from web stores. Acrylic is often the only thing you can buy when purchasing frames online. Physical stores often offer real glass. Although real glass is preferable, it is not necessarily more expensive.
Advantages of real glass:
– High-quality frame as standard.
– Crystal clear.
– Can be easily washed (does not scratch).
Advantages of acrylic glass:
– Stronger and more flexible than glass.
– Good for children’s rooms or bathrooms, for example, where the glass must not shatter.
– Can be transported by freight companies.
– Can have anti-reflective properties (strong light sources do not cause interference).
