What Is Plaque Mounting? A Simple Way to Display Your Posters, Prints, and Photos

 


You have a poster that you want to hang on the wall. It is a great trip map, but it could curl or become damaged when hanging. You could frame it, but it could also be expensive. Plaque mounting is a simple and durable method of displaying your favorite posters, maps, and certificates without having to worry about a traditional frame. Here is what you need to know about plaque mounting, including a few items that you can mount plus some reasons why it is popular.

What Is Plaque Mounting?

What is plaque mounting? Plaque mounting comprises laminating your print/document on a custom-cut high-quality wooden frame using pressure-sensitive adhesive laminates with a matte surface to achieve a clean, elegant look without any framing needed. The mounted plaque will have a finished, easy-to-clean surface.

Final product is a nicely framed plaque that looks great in your house or office.

Why Choose Plaque Mounting?

It's economical. Plaque mounting is a budget-friendly alternative to traditional framing, especially for larger pieces.

The finish is non-glare. Because there's no glass, you can see your image clearly from any angle without distracting reflections.

It's built to last. The laminate protects the print from handling and everyday wear, and you can wipe it clean.

It's ready to hang. Each piece comes with a keyhole slot on the back, so you can put it on the wall right out of the box.

It matches your style. Plaque mounts are available in a variety of edge colours, so you can pick one that suits your décor.

It handles big projects. Sizes go up to 48 x 96".

What Can You Plaque Mount?

Plaque mounting works for much more than photos. Popular choices include:

  • Posters
  • Maps
  • Certificates
  • Achievement awards
  • Photos
  • Art prints
  • Newspaper and magazine articles
  • Puzzles

A few ideas to get you started:

  • Travel maps: Turn a favourite map into a feature piece for your office or den.
  • Milestone articles: Preserve the newspaper clipping from a big win, a graduation, or a family announcement.
  • Finished puzzles: Keep a puzzle you spent weeks on, and hang it instead of taking it apart.
  • Certificates and awards: Give them a professional look. For formal documents or diplomas that call for a frame, custom framing is another option.

How Does It Work?

Cloudburst Designs keeps it simple. You give them the image, in digital or printed form, and they'll handle the rest.

If you have a printed image, you can even just bring it in or send it to them:
  • Drop off: At their Coquitlam, BC office, Monday to Friday, between 9 AM and 4 PM.
  • Mail or courier: Send it in from anywhere in Canada.

Don't have your print yet? You can order prints from Cloudburst, and have them mounted because they print on photo paper, canvas, and aluminum with large-format printers. It takes 5-7 business days to produce the print, so you should order one if you need a print for an event or as a gift.

Plaque Mounting or Something Else?

Plaque mounting isn't the only way to display your images. If you want a soft, textured, painterly look, canvas prints are a great fit. If you want vibrant colour on a glossy surface, take a look at HD metal prints. And if you have an original painting or giclée to display, canvas stretching builds a custom stretcher bar frame for it.

Plaque mounting stands out when you want a clean, simple look at a friendly price, especially for posters, maps, and documents.

Plaque Mounting for Businesses

Plaque mounting is also popular with organizations that need plaques, awards, or branded displays made consistently. Cloudburst Designs offers corporate orders with in-house production and fast turnaround. Customers say the plaques turn out well every time.

Ready to Get Started?

If you have a piece you'd like mounted, contact the team and they'll help you pick the right size and edge colour. You can also check the FAQ and the shipping page before you send your piece in.

Cloudburst Designs has been making plaque mounts since 1992, and every piece is produced in-house in Coquitlam, BC using Canadian-made materials. Read more on the Our Story page.

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