Framing Your Print
A framed Drawing with Data print looks at home on any wall — whether that’s above a desk, in a hallway, or somewhere it will be seen and reflected on every day. Here’s what you need to know before you buy a frame.
Mounted or Unmounted?
A mount is a card surround that sits between the print and the frame edge. It adds a clean border, lifts the image visually, and keeps the print from touching the glass. Many people prefer the look of a mounted print — it feels more considered, more gallery-like.
If you want a mount, you’ll need a frame one size up from your print. An A3 print with a mount needs an A2 frame. An A2 print with a mount needs an A1 frame. If you’re going unmounted, match the frame size directly to your print.
Quick reference
| Print Size | Mount | Frame Size |
| A3 | No Mount | A3 |
| A3 | Mount | A2 |
| A2 | No Mount | A2 |
| A2 | Mount | A1 |
| A1 | No Mount | A1 |
Where to buy
These are frames we have purchased previously purchased and have found to be good quality, widely available and sensibly priced. Always check the product listing for ‘photo size with mount’ and ‘photo size without mount’ to be sure you’re buying the right size.
For A3 prints (29.7x42cm)
Habitat Aluminus A3 (Argos) — £22, no mount, Italian aluminium with real glass. www.argos.co.uk A3 No Mount
John Lewis Poster Frame (Black or White) & Mount, A3 — £25, mount included. www.johnlewis.com A3 Mount
For A2 prints (42x59cm)
Habitat Aluminus A2 (Argos) — £30, no mount, Italian aluminium with real glass. www.argos.co.uk A2 No Mount
John Lewis Poster Frame (Black or White) & Mount, A2 — £35, mount included. www.johnlewis.com A2 Mount
John Lewis Aluminium/Acrylic Frame, A1/A2 — £50, mount included, acrylic front (shatter-resistant). Fits A2 with a large mount. www.johnlewis.com A1/A2
For 50x70cm prints
John Lewis Poster Frame (Black or White) & Mount, A2 — £40, mount included. www.johnlewis.com 50x70 Mount
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-poster-frame-mount/wood-effect/p4287446?size=19-x-28-inch-50-x-70cm
For A1 prints (42x59cm)
John Lewis Aluminium/Acrylic Frame, A1/A2 — £50, mount included, acrylic front (shatter-resistant). Fits A1 with no mount. www.johnlewis.com A1/A2