A plaque mount is a great way to display your posters.You can save money by doing this on inexpensive board.You can attach your poster to it with either double-sided paper or spray on the glue.Posters with spray adhesive will last longer and have a more professional appearance than posters with double-sided paper.
Step 1: You can measure the dimensions of your poster.
You can get your board cut to size when you buy it at a hardware store or home center.You need to know the length and width of your poster.Measure with your tape measure.The following steps assume you are working with a rectangular poster.You need to find the length of each side of your poster.
Step 2: If you want your plaque mounting to be more prominent, use thicker MDF.
There are likely to be many different sizes and thicknesses of MDF to choose from.Pick a piece big enough to fit your entire poster and a thickness that best exhibits it.It will be much heavier.It is advisable to hang your plaque mounted poster from a wall stud so that it does not damage the wall.It is often considered to be a kind of particle board, so you may need to look in the article board section of your store to find it.
Step 3: The cutting lines should be marked when necessary.
If your poster is larger than your MDF, you need to cut it down to size.To make sure your lines are straight and even, use your tape measure and pencil to mark the dimensions of the poster.To draw a line around the perimeter where you marked, use a straight edge.It will be easier to cut it with this.Take a carpenter's square and check the corners of your markings.A perfect right angle is formed by each corner of a poster.
Step 4: Cut your board to size.
You can cut the board along the new perimeter with a circular saw or table saw.Uneven edges are usually obvious when you work slowly and carefully.While cutting, wear safety glasses and a breathing mask.Caution should be used when operating power saws.If used wrong, these can cause serious harm or property damage.If you don't have a power saw, you can always use a hand saw.
Step 5: Sand.
Run your fingers along the edge.Does it feel rough?This can cause bumps around the edges of your poster.The edges should be sanded until they are smooth and regular.There is a chance that there will be sawdust from the sanding.This can make the poster look bumpy.To remove all sawdust, use a vacuum with a brush attachment and a dry, lint-free rag.Since you will be covering up the mounting with your poster, you don't have to spend a lot of time sanding the edges.
Step 6: Cut your paper.
Place the board on the paper.To outline it on the paper, follow the perimeter with a pencil.You can cut the paper along the outline with a utility knife or scissors.If you use a utility knife to cut the paper, make sure you don't cut into your work surface.You might want to put something underneath when cutting.The best way to cut your paper is large.After being attached, paper that is too large can be trimmed down to size.
Step 7: Attach the paper to the corner of the board.
The backing on your paper needs to be removed.Line up one corner of the paper with the other corner and press it into place lightly.If you cut the paper correctly, it should fit the board.
Step 8: The paper should be put in the opposite corner.
To smooth the paper from the attached corner to the one opposite, use your clean fingers.As you go, make adjustments to the alignment with the edge.To align the paper with the edges of the MDF, you may need to lightly pull it up.
Step 9: Attach half of the paper.
Work little by little from the attached side to the non-attached side.Use your fingers or a tool, like a roller, to press the paper into place.There shouldn't be bubbling or folding over parts.With your fingers or a ruler, you can chase bubbles to the outer edges of the paper.Worst-case scenario, use a pin to create a hole.You can smooth them with your fingers or a straight edge when they deflate.
Step 10: The poster needs to be smooth on the paper.
You are ready to mount your poster.Attach your poster with the same way you did the adhesive paper, by removing the backing off the paper.Don't store your plaque mounted poster in the sun.These can cause the glue to lose its stickiness.
Step 11: The newspaper should be placed under the MDF.
There is a chance that spray glue will get on your work surface.Completely cover your work surface with newspaper and lay the cut MDF atop it.
Step 12: The poster needs to face up on the backing.
The poster should fit the board.You can trim the poster with scissors or a knife if it doesn't fit the backing.You may need to cut a new mounting for the poster if the cut of the MDF is off.
Step 13: To cover one half of the poster, weigh down and cover it.
Take a few pieces of paper towel and place them in the middle of the poster.The paper towel has a paperweight on it.You need to cover this half of the poster with more newspaper.The weighted portion of the poster should be covered with a newspaper.The quality of the finished product may be ruined by gaps.
Step 14: To expose the back of the poster, fold back the unweighted side.
As you put the weighted half in place, the paperweight should hold it.The newspaper covered weighted half should overhang the pulled back half.
Step 15: All remaining MDF should be covered with a newspaper.
The back of the poster is where you will be spraying the glue.The unweighted half of the poster needs to be covered with a newspaper.
Step 16: Apply glue to the poster.
The can is 6 in (15.2 cm) away from the poster.The can of spray should be placed at the middle of the poster.While you spray, twist your wrist back and forth so the spray passes in an S-shape to coat the back of the poster.The smell of spray glue is strong and unpleasant.Allow some time for the fumes to clear.
Step 17: The work surface cover should be removed.
If you spray the back of your poster, the newspaper will cover the weighted portion of the poster.If you don't have any glue on your hands, throw the newspaper away.Don't touch the newspaper covering your work surface after spraying it with glue.It can be difficult to remove glue from the MDF.Glue on the side or back of the board won't be obvious and can be left to dry.If you want to remove the glue, rub it lightly with a clean paper towel.
Step 18: The poster should be smooth on the board.
You can use a clean piece of paper towel to press the poster onto the board.To prevent the formation of bubbles, take your time and work in small batches.There is a chance that bubbles can be chased to the edges of your poster.To smooth out parts of the poster, use a plastic card or clean fingers.
Step 19: Remove the seepage with a paper towel.
When the half of the poster is put in place, feel its surface with your hands.You are looking for glue that got on the poster's topside or seeped out along the edges.Rub glue with a paper towel to remove it.Glue can make your poster look different.It will be easy to remove glue that is still fresh.
Step 20: On the unglued half of the poster, repeat this process.
Put the paperweight on the side.If you want to overhang the covered half of the poster, cover it with fresh newspaper and peel back the second half.Only spray the back of the poster.All areas of the poster should be covered with a newspaper except for the one that has been peeled back.You can smooth the poster by rubbing it in small amounts with a clean piece of paper towel.The second half of your poster is likely to have more glue on it.
Step 21: Around the bare edges of the mounting, add nailhead trim.
It is possible to do this in a similar way to how you would add nailhead trim to upholstery.Instead, use trim with a backing that can be pressed into place.The wood will cause nails to bend as they are hammered in.If you have to use nails, use a nail gun.
Step 22: Paint.
Pick a color that matches your home color scheme or the poster's content.Black is a simple, elegant color that goes with most decor.Paint can get on the poster if you don't paint it before it's mounted.
Step 23: Be careful with the edges of the mounting.
The most common style for a plaque mount is this.If you want to make your MDF even more prominent, you should use bierzed edges.