Buyer guides

Straight answers from Poster Scout, with the products that fit.

• How to Pick a Poster Frame Size (8x10, 5x7 and Mat Openings Explained)
  How poster and print frame sizes actually work: 8x10 frames, 5x7 mats with 4x6 openings, when to mat up a size, and what fits a standard wall or shelf.
• Framed vs Unframed Posters: Which Should You Buy?
  Framed or unframed poster? Compare cost, protection, look and hanging options, plus which frame style (essential, premium, floating canvas) suits each print.
• How to Choose a Matboard Color for Photos and Prints
  Pick the right matboard color: when white, cream or off-white wins, how black-core mats work, and when a bold navy, sage or terracotta mat actually helps.
• Best Frames and Prints for a Home Office Wall
  How to set up art for a home office or video-call background: frame styles that read well on camera, sizes that fit a desk wall, and mats that look tidy.
• How to Plan a Gallery Wall with Small Frames
  A practical gallery wall guide using 8x10 and 5x7 frames: grid vs salon layouts, spacing, keeping mats consistent, and templating the wall before you hang.