Snap Frames with safe corners, A4, A3, A2

Opti Frames - great value for so many uses

• A4, A3, A2 and A1 size Opti snap frames supplied individually boxed.
• Silver anodised aluminium frame surround matches other 25mm profile snap frames.
• Spring-loaded sides - simply snap open for an easy change of signs or notices.
• Suitable for Portrait or Landscape installation.
• PET anti-glare poster cover sheet included.
• Grey plastic rear moulding provides extra rigidity.
• Pre-drilled for wall fixing.
• Screws and wall plugs are included with A4, A3, A2 and A1 Opti Frames.
• A4 and A3 Opti frames can be hung on a single pin or nail thanks to a special central suspension point moulded into the rigid back panel in both the long and short sides - i.e. for portrait or landscape display. 

A4 Opti Frames are ideal for fixing onto room doors - in conference suites to identify what's going on in each room, in care homes where dementia patients can recognise a familiar picture to help with orientation, or on pub toilet doors to display advertisements or promote forthcoming events.  These are just a few examples!  The possibilities are endless.

Note: A4 tabletop snap frame is also available in the Opti Frame range.  It has a fold-out counter stand that can be used either landscape or portrait. 

Size Information for Opti frames

• The width of the surround is 2.5cm = 25mm or 1 inch
• Front to back depth of A4 - A2 size frame: 17mm
  Front to back depth of A1 size frame: 13.5mm
• A4 relates to the size of paper an A4 frame will fit.
• A narrow strip around the edge of your print is hidden when the frame is closed.
  Visible poster size for A4 - A2 is 19mm less than actual poster (i.e. 9.5mm all round your poster is hidden by the frame surround)
  Visible poster size for A1 is 16mm less than actual poster (i.e. 8mm all round your poster is hidden by the frame surround)
• The overall size of the frame is larger than the paper inserted.
  Overall (external) frame sizes are shown in the table:

Opti frame sizes 

Opti frames are supplied fully assembled and individually boxed.

Hang Opti frames on a picture hook

• Smaller Opti snap frames up to and including A3 size can be hung on a single picture pin nailed into the wall.
• The back of the frame provides this facility whether the frame is to be mounted portrait or landscape 
• Hanging a snap frame on a picture hook, nail or tack only requires a hammer. 
• Picture hooksand tacks are not supplied. They are available from hardware stores.

Fix Opti frames using screws

• The usual way to permanently fix Opti frames is with screws.
• Screws and plastic wall plugs are included with every snap frame we supply
• The wall plugs are for use with masonry walls such as brick and most plastered walls 
• When screwing onto wood the plugs are not needed 
• A drill and screwdriver are required for screw fixing (and we recommend using a spirit level and tape measure to ensure the frames are properly aligned). If in doubt please consult a proficient DIY or trades person.

Fix Opti frames using adhesive tape

• Rolls of double-side adhesive tape are available as an accessory item.
• If double-side adhesive tape is used to fix frames (in place of the screws supplied) please check the smoothness and suitability of the wall.
• Tiles and similar surfaces may be suitable provided they are cleaned thoroughly before application.
• Tape fixing is not suitable for surfaces with a non-stick coating or porous/foamed surfaces. 
• We recommend that tape is used around the full perimeter of the frame.
• Larger frames are normally best screwed. A residue of foam tape will be left on the wall or door after removal of the frame and the frame will usually be hard to get off.