Looking for a method to frame a poster and hang outside......

northGAcock

....the obvious issue is waterproofing. I have thought about encapsulating (the poster) with a lamination and then putting the poster behind glass....but wonder how that will look? Thinking of having a cedar frame made to match my egg table and hang on wall behind it.......and have a great poster to hang.....I don't really want to do a shadow box type of framing....Anyone ever do or seen this done before? Insight would be greatly appreciated.

kl8ton

maybe put this product in a cedar frame?
https://www.amazon.com/Weatherproof-36inches-Poster-Aluminum-Profile/dp/B00JPOR21C

jeffwit

This one?

blasting

I'd laminate it and put it behind glass like you said.  I'm going to to this whenever I earn my first @SGH seal of approval.

northGAcock

jeffwit said:

This one?

How did you know?

johnkitchens

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johnkitchens

Photo Egg

How large is your poster?
Is it replaceable?

theyolksonyou

@henapple

northGAcock

Photo Egg said:

How large is your poster?
Is it replaceable?

The poster is 39 1/2 X 55 1/4 so it is rather large. It is a commercial poster (not for purchase) I got from a record store about 30 years ago....so not really. For you younger posters, we used to have to go to stores to purchase music on these venal disc called albums.

Wife would never let me hang it in the house as the kids were growing up (my daughter and son....not me) but has approved the outside. It's an old Grateful dead poster of one on there albums. Might actually have some value to it. 

northGAcock

theyolksonyou said:

@henapple

@henapple, I will run this by the wife when she gets home, if this is a go, you mind sharing the digital copy? Hold on till I get back to you. 

tarheelmatt

I thought it was a sign saying "I The Cocks"

Hokie_Smoker

jeffwit said:

This one?

Ahhh! The timeless art of seduction.

northGAcock

You guys know, Castanza and Henapple do favor a bit.

Photo Egg

northGAcock said:

Photo Egg said:

How large is your poster?
Is it replaceable?

The poster is 39 1/2 X 55 1/4 so it is rather large. It is a commercial poster (not for purchase) I got from a record store about 30 years ago....so not really. For you younger posters, we used to have to go to stores to purchase music on these venal disc called albums.

Wife would never let me hang it in the house as the kids were growing up (my daughter and son....not me) but has approved the outside. It's an old Grateful dead poster of one on there albums. Might actually have some value to it. 

Very cool.
I would NEVER frame that piece for outside use...
Looks to be in fantastic shape. Laminating original would kill the value and cause the original to discolor. Assuming it makes it through the lamination process undamaged.
If you would be willing to send it to me I can copy it digitally and make a same size poster. It will loose a little quality in some areas but regain in others.
This would also give you the digital file that could be used to reprint this on any number of materials better suited for outside viewing with no risk to your original. I could talk to our vendor and see what he recommends if you would like to go this route. We use Thomas Print Works in Houston.
High quality lamination/encapsulation runs about $3 a square foot, $48.00 for this size if you laminate the copy.
Your cost for me shooting digital copy and making repo poster would be zero.
Happy to help. 

bgebrent

Looks like you have some great suggestions.

HeavyG

Yeah...I don't think I would be hanging that outside - https://www.proxibid.com/aspr/Grateful-Dead-Very-Large-Promo-Poster-for-quot-Skeletons-from-the-Closet-quot-Album/24112802/LotDetail.asp?lid=24112802

northGAcock

HeavyG said:

Yeah...I don't think I would be hanging that outside - https://www.proxibid.com/aspr/Grateful-Dead-Very-Large-Promo-Poster-for-quot-Skeletons-from-the-Closet-quot-Album/24112802/LotDetail.asp?lid=24112802

Wow.....I think you are right. 

northGAcock

Photo Egg said:

northGAcock said:

Photo Egg said:

How large is your poster?
Is it replaceable?

The poster is 39 1/2 X 55 1/4 so it is rather large. It is a commercial poster (not for purchase) I got from a record store about 30 years ago....so not really. For you younger posters, we used to have to go to stores to purchase music on these venal disc called albums.

Wife would never let me hang it in the house as the kids were growing up (my daughter and son....not me) but has approved the outside. It's an old Grateful dead poster of one on there albums. Might actually have some value to it. 

Very cool.
I would NEVER frame that piece for outside use...
Looks to be in fantastic shape. Laminating original would kill the value and cause the original to discolor. Assuming it makes it through the lamination process undamaged.
If you would be willing to send it to me I can copy it digitally and make a same size poster. It will loose a little quality in some areas but regain in others.
This would also give you the digital file that could be used to reprint this on any number of materials better suited for outside viewing with no risk to your original. I could talk to our vendor and see what he recommends if you would like to go this route. We use Thomas Print Works in Houston.
High quality lamination/encapsulation runs about $3 a square foot, $48.00 for this size if you laminate the copy.
Your cost for me shooting digital copy and making repo poster would be zero.
Happy to help. 

I'll take you up on this. I'll shoot you a PM.

ColtsFan

Fiberglass resin dries clear and would create a weather resistant coating. I've see it done with photos, don't know why it wouldn't work on that. Might be something to play around with and do a test 

Jeremiah

That's really cool of you @Photo Egg. 

theyolksonyou

Darian would likely do the Tony pic as well if you're interested. 

DaveRichardson

northGAcock said:

Photo Egg said:

northGAcock said:

Photo Egg said:

How large is your poster?
Is it replaceable?

The poster is 39 1/2 X 55 1/4 so it is rather large. It is a commercial poster (not for purchase) I got from a record store about 30 years ago....so not really. For you younger posters, we used to have to go to stores to purchase music on these venal disc called albums.

Wife would never let me hang it in the house as the kids were growing up (my daughter and son....not me) but has approved the outside. It's an old Grateful dead poster of one on there albums. Might actually have some value to it. 

Very cool.
I would NEVER frame that piece for outside use...
Looks to be in fantastic shape. Laminating original would kill the value and cause the original to discolor. Assuming it makes it through the lamination process undamaged.
If you would be willing to send it to me I can copy it digitally and make a same size poster. It will loose a little quality in some areas but regain in others.
This would also give you the digital file that could be used to reprint this on any number of materials better suited for outside viewing with no risk to your original. I could talk to our vendor and see what he recommends if you would like to go this route. We use Thomas Print Works in Houston.
High quality lamination/encapsulation runs about $3 a square foot, $48.00 for this size if you laminate the copy.
Your cost for me shooting digital copy and making repo poster would be zero.
Happy to help. 

I'll take you up on this. I'll shoot you a PM.

THAT is one of my favorite Dead albums out there!  Don't tell my parents, but I was supposed to be in summer school one year, but I travelled the country with a summer Dead tour back in the day......  SWMBO does not get the Dead's music, but its a feeling you get inside when you are listening to them and then it does something...... or its the drugs......

And who else can you listen to 1 song and it goes for 24 minutes????

I'll PAY for a good digital scan of that sucker!!!!!

Begger

First choice would be of FRAME material.   Most wooden stuff will last a few years outside.   Tops.  

You CAN'T allow this to come in direct contact with rain or 'the elements'.   Winter, if you get snow, should mean putting the 'art' somewhere SAFE until spring rains are done.   

Also for OUTDOOR hanging, you want a UV PROOF LEXAN cover.   Polycarbonate is nearly indestructible, Very chemical resistant AND will last a Long Time.   I have a 14"x60" covered with this.   Spacers of about 0.10" are installed to keep the ART out of Contact with the cover sheet.  

PRIOR to 'laminating' which is a one-way process, I'd consider DRY MOUNT which adheres the art to a thin FOAM CORE.    
If you go that route, Specify ACID FREE materials.   

northGAcock

I would like to thank most all of you for your suggestions and guidance.

After further discussing with the wif, I have decided not to risk the value of the poster....and will look to frame and hang in my office. Further, I have found something that I am considering as an alternative....it is available in both a pig and a cow (would get one of each).....the pig looks like this....

theyolksonyou

So, who you not thanking?

northGAcock

theyolksonyou said:

So, who you not thanking?

Oh you were definitely on the thanking side of things Jason. Your post was most helpful....and insightful. Keep them coming....

Sea2Ski

That is a really, really cool poster. But unless you have a Dead theme going, I like the pig. Not that my opinion counts at all, or for that matter you even asked for it; but for an outdoor grilling area, I like the idea of the pig and cow. 

jeffwit

Am I on the thanking side, too? I thought my suggestion was most insightful. 

DoubleEgger

Putting a $600 poster outside??

northGAcock

jeffwit said:

Am I on the thanking side, too? I thought my suggestion was most insightful. 

Oh yeah Jeff....you are definitely on the thanking side. I appreciate good humor....in fact, you might say I am humoring @theyolksonyou

@DoubleEgger Heavy's research put that in perspective real quick. Wife has even suggested a real frame and allowing it in my home office. I might add she was suffering from a migraine at the time.....so there is the need to follow up with some verification. 

@Sea2Ski If you don't think your opinion matters to me by now.....I have failed to communicate effectively. Thanks as always. 

DaveRichardson  if you want a copy....I am still open to sending the poster out to Photo Egg for some copies....let me know if that is of serious interest.