Hanging up Posters
Poster hanging without frame: from adhesive strips to poster hanger
Hanging up a poster seems simple, but your main concern is that your poster hangs straight, stays nice and matches your wall. Because our Posters are printed on sturdy poster paper and you can choose from budget or premium paper, you can hang them in multiple ways without it looking limp or messy. When it comes to hanging Posters, size matters too: from 30x20 cm to 180x120 cm, and you choose square, portrait or landscape. Want instant inspiration for your wall decoration? Check out our Poster collection with 2000+ designs. This guide tells you how to hang up a Poster, which hanging systems are handy and how to prevent holes in your wall.
Hanging up: choose your poster, size and cut-out for your wall
Good hanging starts with choosing the right poster and the right size, because otherwise a small poster will "fall away" and an XXL size will quickly appear crooked if you are not precise. Our Poster is available in different sizes, allowing you to choose a suitable size for every wall, from 30x20 cm to 180x120 cm. You can also choose from square, portrait or landscape, so that the cut-out matches your photo or design and your poster on the wall looks calm. Because each Poster is printed with a UV print, colours remain vivid and the print will last for years, even if the Poster is hung in a bright room. This way, hanging not only becomes practical, but also a way to really show off your interior and your style.
The right suspension system
Want to hang your Poster without a frame and prefer not to drill? Then 3M adhesive strips and other self-adhesive solutions are a quick and easy way to hang Posters neatly. Sticky strips allow you to attach a poster without any visible hanging, which is perfect for a clean and minimalist look.
3M adhesive strips are ideal if you don't want to make holes in the wall and still want to hang your Poster securely. They are easy to apply and often easy to remove. On walls with a lot of structure or a rough finish, the adhesion may not be as strong, so it is smart to test a small piece first.
Sometimes drilling is still the best choice, for example for an XXL format or if you want to make sure your Poster will hang securely. If you use a nail, work accurately: measure out, mark lightly and check with a spirit level before final fastening. Bear in mind that by doing this, you are making holes in the wall, which is less ideal if you live in a rental property where you don't want permanent alterations. Still, drilling may be the most stable option in some situations, especially if you don't change your Posters often. In that case, choose a solution that properly supports the poster so that hanging your poster remains tight and secure.
Combine style: multiple Posters or frames
If you want to create a gallery wall with several Posters, it helps to slide the layout on the floor before hanging. You can combine with frames for a classic look, or opt for a poster snap if you want a modern, quick change solution. Also consider accessories such as a quiet border in your design or a background colour that visually balances your wall. Because our Poster is available in so many designs and sizes, you can create a set that fits together without being busy. This makes the whole thing stylish and consistent, and it feels like real wall decoration instead of individual prints.
Designing your poster for tight hanging: from your own photo to photo control
A well-designed Poster often looks better on the wall because the cut-out and composition are right. Ordering your own photo on poster is easy with us: you upload your photo, choose the crop, type of poster paper (budget or premium) and size, and then you can design with text, additional photos for a collage, a background, clip art, filters or a border. You can also have your image printed in black and white or sepia, which can be nice if you want to hang a quiet series of Posters. After designing, you can opt for a professional photo check, checking colour, sharpness, quality and pixel count. Want to start personalising right away? Then go to poster making and design a poster that fits your wall exactly.
Order your Poster and choose the right hanging system now
Want to quickly get started hanging Posters that really suit your space? Choose your poster in one of the 2000+ designs or upload your own photo, select budget or premium poster paper and decide on the size that works best for your wall. Then add your favourite finish and start thinking about how to attach Posters, from adhesive strips to a poster hanger with screws. That way you can be sure your poster on the wall will look sleek as soon as it arrives. Also check out inspiration for specific rooms, such as a kitchen poster or a nursery poster, and round off your choice with a solution that suits your wall and taste.
Use adhesive strips if you don't want any holes in your wall. Do test on a small corner first, especially on a textured wall, so that everything remains undamaged.
With an XXL format, drilling is often the most stable as the weight is better distributed. If you prefer not to drill, choose a sturdy poster hanger with screws and dowels for extra strength.
Pull strips off slowly according to instructions to avoid damage and to keep the back of the Poster clean. With 3M adhesive strips or double-sided tape, caution is especially important so you don't get holes in the wall or damaged areas.
A poster on sturdy poster paper is lighter than canvas and therefore easier to move and change. Thanks to UV printing, colours remain vivid, so your print will last a long time.