Give your poster the right frame
Try before you choose
50×70 cm is the standard size for a wide range of posters and art prints, and many poster publishers print in exactly this size. Also known as B2, it is large enough to become the main feature of a wall without filling it completely.
Because so many posters come in 50x70, it is easy to group several in matching frames, such as three in a row above a sofa or two side by side in a hallway. In the frame designer, upload an image of your poster and see it with different wood types, colours and profiles.
The frame can hang portrait or landscape. Try how a passepartout changes the look, and compare combinations as the preview updates.
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50x70 frames with
Passepartout
With a passepartout, a 50x70 frame is a good choice for smaller artwork. A 40×60 cm poster gets an even border of approx. 5 cm, an A2 print (42×59.4 cm) approx. 4 cm at the sides and 5.5 cm at the top and bottom, and a 30×40 cm poster a wide border of approx. 10 and 15 cm that gives it a gallery-like look.
If your poster itself measures 50×70 cm, it needs a larger frame to take a passepartout. A 60×80 cm frame gives approx. 5 cm all round, while a 70×100 cm frame gives a striking border of approx. 10 cm at the sides and 15 cm at the top and bottom. An A1 frame gives approx. 4.5 and 7 cm. You can also choose a made-to-measure frame.
The passepartout is made from 1.5 mm thick board and comes in 20 colours. Enter the size of your poster, and we make the cutout 10 mm smaller in width and height, so the passepartout covers 5 mm of the artwork on each side. The poster can then be taped to the back of the passepartout.
Select a frame above to see it with the different passepartout colours.
Which glazing for your
50x70 frame?
A 50×70 cm poster often hangs where the light changes during the day, so the glazing makes a real difference to how it looks. You can choose from four types.
Acrylic glass is the most popular choice for posters of this size. It is light and shatter-resistant, making the frame easy to handle and hang and safe in a child’s room. It reflects light like standard glass and scratches more easily, so clean it with a soft cloth. Remove the protective film from both sides before framing.
Standard glass shows colours and details clearly and resists scratches better than acrylic. However, it is heavier, reflects windows and lamps and can break if knocked or dropped.
Non-reflective glass has a matt surface that reduces glare from windows and lamps. Colours and fine details may look slightly softer, especially with a passepartout.
Museum glass offers high clarity with fewer reflections and UV protection that helps limit fading. It is a good choice for an original or signed poster. It costs more, faint reflections may still be visible, and direct sunlight should be avoided.
Shipping of 50x70 frames worldwide
FedEx or GLS
50×70 cm frames are delivered worldwide by GLS or FedEx. GLS can deliver to a parcel shop near you in Sweden, Germany, Belgium and Poland.
Real glass makes shipping significantly more expensive than acrylic. A pane this size weighs a fair amount and must be handled carefully throughout, which increases both shipping costs and the risk of damage.
We pack the frame carefully, protecting corners and glazing. As a result, the vast majority of frames with glass arrive safely.
50x70 frames with or without
Backing paper
A 50×70 cm poster fills the frame completely, so your 50x70 frame comes without backing paper. If you are framing a smaller work, you can add 1 mm thick backing paper in a subtle off-white shade with a fine texture.
The paper provides a calm, visible surface around the artwork, for example around a lithograph, drawing or watercolour with hand-torn or decorative edges that should be seen rather than hidden behind a passepartout.
It also adds an extra layer between the artwork and the backing board. For delicate artwork, both backing paper and mounting materials should be acid-free.
Poster in, frame up
50x70 frames
Unroll the poster and let it lie flat for a while if it arrived in a tube. Place the frame face down on a soft surface, bend up the black tabs and lift out the hardboard backing.
Wipe the inside of the glass with a soft, dry cloth, and remove the protective film from both sides if you have chosen acrylic glass. Insert the poster, replace the backing and bend the tabs back.
Tilt the hanging bracket out slightly so it can hook onto a screw or nail. If you are hanging several 50x70 frames in a row, measure the spacing in advance. Use a fixing that suits your wall type and can carry the frame’s weight. We do not recommend adhesive nails for a 50×70 cm frame.