Red snap frames

Specification

The frame profile width for our stock size red snap frames is 25mm (i.e. 1 inch wide border all round).

• The paint finsh is achieved by a process called powder coating.  This gives a very smooth oven baked finish to the metal which is very resistant to chips and scratches.  The paint colour is RAL 3020 known as Traffic Red.  It is a bright red colour frame.  The red frame colour is suitable for displaying fire notices and safety posters.
• The frame dimensions are defined by the poster size which they are designed to fit.  
• The visible poster area is reduced by 10mm all round when the frame surround closes - so don't print any critical text right on the edge of the paper.
• The external frame size is 15mm all round larger than the poster size.
• Screws and wall plugs are supplied with every frame.  Red snap frames are supplied individually boxed.
• For rolls of suitable double-sided adhesive tape for use on suitable smooth homogeneous surfaces click the recommended accessories link and choose from the Adhesive tape rolls.

Size Information for red snap frames

• The width of the surround is 2.5cm = 25mm or 1 inch
• Front to back depth of 25mm profile snap frame: 12mm (approx 1/2 inch)
• 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: 22mm less than actual poster (i.e. 11mm 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 red snap frame sizes 

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.