20mm flat fronted snap frames A5, A4, A3

20mm snap open frames are sometimes called quick snaps because it is easy to exchange posters. The frame border is made up of two hinged aluminium profiles with integral stainless steel spring clips which give the frame its snap action.

Similar frames are also known as gripframe poster frames or clippy frames. We use a reliable parcel delivery company to deliver snap frames: UK delivery is by next day overnight service. 

Size Information for aluminium snap frames

• The width of the surround is 2cm or 20mm
• Front to back depth of 20mm profile snap frame: 11mm
• 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 and is worth being noted when printing text or logos as these may be hidden if you print up to the edge of the paper.
  Visible poster size: 8mm less than actual poster (i.e. 4mm 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:

Table of snap frame sizes with 20mm wide profile frames

Fix snap frames using screws

• The best way to permanently fix snap frame 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 power 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 snap 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.