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A2 measures 42×59.4 cm and is one of the most popular sizes for posters, art prints and larger drawings. All A sizes share the same proportions, so a design made in A4 or A3 can be enlarged to A2 without cropping. An A2 picture frame can be used in portrait or landscape.
In our frame designer, you can upload an image of your artwork and try it with different wood types, colours and profiles. A light, simple frame often suits graphic posters in bright rooms, while a darker profile can give a colourful print more edge.
You see the result straight away and can switch between combinations until you are happy with the overall look.
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A2 frames with
Passepartout
With a passepartout, an A2 frame suits an A3 motif, leaving a border of approx. 6 cm at the sides and approx. 8.5 cm at the top and bottom. A 30×45 cm print gets approx. 6 and 7 cm, while an A3+ print gets a narrower border of approx. 4.5 and 5.5 cm. The 1.5 mm thick passepartout adds depth to the framing.
To frame a 42×59.4 cm motif with a passepartout, you will need a larger frame. A 50×70 cm frame gives a border of approx. 4 cm at the sides and 5.5 cm at the top and bottom, a 60×80 cm frame approx. 9 and 10 cm, and an A1 frame approx. 8.5 and 12.5 cm. You can also choose a made-to-measure frame.
The passepartout is available in 20 colours. Enter the dimensions of your picture, and we make the cutout 10 mm smaller in both width and height. The passepartout then overlaps the picture by 5 mm on each side, and you can tape the picture to the back of the passepartout.
Select a frame above to see it with the different passepartout colours.
Should your A2 frame have
Real glass?
An A2 frame has a glazed area of roughly a quarter of a square metre. A surface this large catches a fair amount of light, and the difference in weight between the glazing options is noticeable when you hang the frame.
Standard glass shows colours and details clearly, resists scratches better than acrylic and is an affordable choice. On the other hand, it reflects windows and lamps, is heavier than acrylic and can break if knocked or dropped.
Acrylic glass is much lighter and shatter-resistant, making it a safe choice above a sofa or in a child's room. It reflects light in the same way as standard glass and scratches more easily, so only use a soft cloth. Remove the protective film from both sides before framing.
Non-reflective glass has a matt surface that reduces reflections. On a poster with lots of fine detail, however, colours may look slightly softer, especially with a passepartout in between, and reflections do not disappear completely.
Museum glass offers high clarity with fewer reflections and UV protection that limits fading. It is a good choice for original drawings and signed prints. It costs more, faint reflections can occur, and the frame should not hang in direct sunlight.
Shipping of A2 frames worldwide
FedEx or GLS
Your A2 frame is shipped worldwide by GLS or FedEx. GLS can deliver to parcel shops in Sweden, Germany, Belgium and Poland.
Real glass makes shipping considerably more expensive than acrylic. The glass weighs more and needs extra care in transit, and with a large frame such as A2 this increases both shipping costs and the risk of damage.
All frames are packed carefully so that frame and glass are protected all the way. As a result, the vast majority of frames with glass arrive safely.
A2 frames with or without
Backing paper
Most A2 posters fill the frame completely, so your A2 frame is supplied without backing paper. If you would like it, you can add 1 mm thick backing paper in a subtle off-white shade with a fine texture.
Backing paper provides a visible background when the artwork is smaller than the frame. It suits a watercolour or a graphic print on art paper with hand-torn or decorative edges, for example.
The paper also adds an extra layer against the backing board. For delicate work, both the paper and the mounting materials should be acid-free.
Framing and hanging
A2 frames
To insert your artwork, bend up the black tabs on the back and lift out the hardboard backing.
Wipe the inside of the glass with a soft, dry cloth so that no dust is trapped behind it. If you have chosen acrylic glass, remove the protective film from both sides. Insert the artwork, replace the backing and bend the tabs back down.
On the back is a hanging bracket, which you tilt slightly outwards so it can hook onto a screw or nail. Make sure the fixing suits your wall type and can support the weight of the frame. We do not recommend adhesive nails for an A2 frame.