Poster Framing in Somerset, NJ
Custom Frames for Movie Posters, Concert Posters, and Art Prints
Custom poster framing at our Somerset, NJ frame shop for movie posters, concert posters, sports posters, art prints, vintage advertising posters, and oversized graphic prints. We frame standard movie poster sizes (one-sheet 27x40, half-sheet 22x28), concert poster sizes (11x17, 18x24, larger custom), and any non-standard poster format you bring in.
Our frame work uses acid-free archival mat board when matting is desired, dust-sealed construction to keep posters clean for decades, and non-glare acrylic available as an upgrade (recommended for vintage posters, signed pieces, and anything displayed near a window). For collector posters with significant value, an archival framing approach (acid-free materials, reversible mounting, non-glare acrylic) is standard. Most poster framing orders finish in 3-5 business days. Walk in to our Somerset showroom with your poster for in-person consultation, or use the online designer to configure pricing for standard sizes.
Somerset residents trust CustomPictureFrames.com for poster framing. Located in Somerset, NJ, we serve Somerset and surrounding areas with custom-cut frames in any size, non-glare acrylic glazing, and 3-5 business days turnaround on standard orders. Common poster sizes (18x24, 24x36, 27x40) ship with reinforced corners and lightweight acrylic glazing to reduce wall load. Choose archival non-glare acrylic for movie posters and limited prints. Local pickup at our frame shop is available by appointment for customers who prefer to skip shipping. Open the frame designer to enter your exact dimensions.
Start your poster frame design here. Walk in to finalize fit, mounting, and glazing at our Somerset showroom.
The live frame designer is ready. Choose Movie Poster Frames, Custom Picture Frames, or Shadow Boxes, enter your exact dimensions, frame style, and mat preferences, see live pricing, then walk in to finish at our Somerset showroom.
Open the Frame DesignerWhat Makes Poster Framing Different
Poster framing has its own conventions, large formats, paper that is often rolled or thin, and a mix of decorative and collector pieces that need different mounting approaches. Four drivers shape every poster build.
Size standards and custom formats
Movie posters follow industry-standard sizes (one-sheet 27x40, half-sheet 22x28, lobby card 11x14, window card 14x22, British quad 30x40). Concert posters cluster around 11x17, 18x24, and 24x36. We stock mat board and moulding lengths to handle these standards quickly, and we cut to any non-standard format your poster requires.
Non-glare acrylic as an upgrade
Acid-free archival matting and dust-sealed backing come standard on every poster frame. Non-glare acrylic is available as an upgrade and is the default recommendation for vintage posters, signed pieces, and anything displayed near a window. Non-glare acrylic is lighter than glass, which matters on oversized one-sheets.
Mounting without damage to posters
Collector posters get reversible archival mounting: archival corner pockets, mylar sleeves, or acid-free hinging tape that removes cleanly without residue. Decorative posters can use dry-mounting for a perfectly flat finish, but that bond is permanent, so we always confirm intent before going that route.
Dust-seal construction
Dust-sealed backing keeps the inside of the frame clean for decades. Without it, dust and small particles work their way past the backing board over time and settle on the back of the poster or between the poster and the glazing. Sealed backing is standard on every poster frame we build.
Corner detail: matte black moulding, thin mat reveal, non-glare acrylic, archival mounting.
What Customers Bring for Poster Framing
Eight project types account for most of the poster work coming through our Somerset showroom each week. The right mounting, glazing, and mat approach depends on which of these you have, decorative reproductions and signed collector pieces get very different treatments.
Movie posters
One-sheet (27x40), half-sheet (22x28), lobby card (11x14), window card (14x22), and US vintage (27x41) sizes. Theatrical originals and reproduction prints both common.
Concert posters
Signed tour posters, music memorabilia, festival prints, and limited-edition gig posters from independent artists. Often 11x17 or 18x24 with signatures along the bottom margin.
Sports posters
Championship commemorations, team roster posters, and stadium prints. Sometimes paired with ticket stubs or programs in a coordinated display.
Art prints
Gallery prints, museum reproductions, fine-art editions, and contemporary illustration prints. Standard sizes from 8x10 up to 40x60.
Vintage advertising
Mid-century movie advertising, product advertising posters, magazine ad reproductions, and antique commercial graphics, often fragile and benefiting from archival framing.
Travel posters
European vintage travel posters, art deco style railway and steamship advertising, national park prints, and modern reproductions of classic travel graphics.
Event posters
Broadway and theater prints, music festival posters, sporting event commemoratives, and conference / convention prints. Often signed by performers or speakers.
Signed collector posters
Autographed pieces with significant value. Always get conservation treatment: acid-free materials, non-glare acrylic, reversible mounting (no permanent contact with the signature), dust-sealed backing.
Why Choose Our Somerset Shop for Poster Framing
Poster framing rewards a shop with deep moulding inventory, conservation expertise, and the right glazing options on hand. Three things separate our Somerset facility from the typical chain alternative.
On-site mat cutting and conservation builds
Every mat and every dust-sealed backing is cut and assembled on-site at our Somerset facility. non-glare acrylic, archival corner pockets, mylar sleeves, and acid-free hinging tape are all stocked, so collector poster builds do not wait on outside suppliers.
Decorative vs. collector, the right call up front
The single most important poster framing decision is whether the piece is decorative (dry-mount is fine) or collector (reversible mounting only). Get this wrong on a signed or vintage poster and the value is gone. We ask first, recommend the right path, and document the choice on the order.
5 minutes from Franklin Township
Our Shirley Avenue frame shop is 5 minutes from Franklin Township, 12 from Hillsborough, 15 from New Brunswick. Most Somerset-area customers reach us in 30 minutes or less. Rolled posters travel safely in their original tubes; large flat posters carry between cardboard or in a portfolio sleeve.
How Poster Framing Works at Our Somerset Shop
Every poster project is quoted in person after we see the poster and confirm size, mounting approach, and glazing. Use the designer above to configure pricing for standard movie poster sizes, then bring the piece to the Somerset showroom to lock in the build details.
Process & timing
Walk in any weekday between 9am and 4pm at 6 Shirley Avenue with the poster (rolled in a tube or flat between cardboard). We measure, confirm decorative vs. collector intent, walk through moulding and mat options, and write up the quote and timeline. Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Rolled posters need 24 to 72 hours to flatten before framing. Rush service available with advance notice.
Payment
Cash, check, and all major credit cards. 50% deposit on larger or conservation-build orders. Balance due at pickup from the same Shirley Avenue counter where the project started.
Drive Times to Our Somerset Shop
Our shop at 6 Shirley Avenue sits just off Easton Avenue (Route 527) with quick access to Route 287 and Route 27. Approximate drive times during off-peak hours from the surrounding Somerset and Middlesex County towns:
For rush jobs tied to a theater opening, gift deadline, or event, call 1 (800) 916-8770 ahead so we can hold a consult slot and verify rush capacity before you drive over.
Common Questions About Poster Framing
What size poster can you frame?
Do you offer non-glare acrylic for vintage or signed posters?
How do you mount posters without damaging them?
Can you frame oversized posters?
What about signed collector posters?
How long does poster framing take?
Can you work with rolled or damaged posters?
Do you offer dry-mounting for posters?
Bring Us Your Poster
Walk in any weekday between 9am and 4pm at 6 Shirley Avenue, Somerset, NJ with your poster, rolled in a tube or flat between cardboard. We measure, confirm mounting approach, and lock in the build at the counter. Concert posters with three-dimensional memorabilia attached may suit our shadow box framing instead.