Americanflat 18x24 Poster Frame in Black

Americanflat has become my go-to brand for getting photos and artwork out of storage and onto the walls. I've purchased several of their frames recently, and this one continues the trend. What I liked: * clean, attractive appearance * good value for the price * available in uncommon sizes * easy way to avoid custom framing costs * consistent quality These aren't gallery-quality frames, but they're not trying to be. Most of my artwork consists of prints from local artists and personal photos, and for that purpose they're an excellent fit. They look nice once they're on the wall without costing a fortune. One thing I especially appreciate is the variety of sizes Americanflat offers. It's surprisingly difficult to find frames for less common print dimensions, and having an off-the-shelf option can save a significant amount compared to having custom mats cut or ordering a custom frame. If the size you need is available in Americanflat's Signature Collection, I'd recommend taking a look at those as well. I think they're a noticeable step up in fit and finish for only a little more money. Unfortunately, that line doesn't include every size, so sometimes this collection is the only practical choice. I've been happy with every Americanflat frame I've purchased so far, and this one is no exception. If you need a well-made, reasonably priced frame—especially in an uncommon size—it's an easy recommendation.

It's a very nice frame. Well made with wood, not plastic. The hooks on the back are sturdy and worked well. I would buy it again.

Although I should, I rarely take the time write reviews here. This frame was so fabulous that I had to hop and write one. I was looking for a cute substantial poster frame after bringing one home from a local store that turned out to be a real hot mess. This frame was everything I was hoping for. It is sturdy, the plexiglass is completely wrapped for care, and it was delivered quickly and in excellent condition. It worked out perfectly. If you are searching for a well priced sturdy well made frame, go ahead and order this one. The corners are tight and it hangs nicely on the wall. A win for sure.

Frame is well packed with a adequate layer of edge protection with styrofoam and corner protectors. Cardboard is thick enough to withstand shipping so getting the frame in one piece shouldn't be an issue. The frame itself is good, paper covered pressed together wood, but looks good at a distance. The backing is where this frame really shines. Thick with numerous locking tabs to keep the frame square. Just feels a bit overpriced for what it is.

Beautiful frame and excellent quality! It looks even better in person and was exactly what I was looking for. Very well made, elegant, and sturdy. It made my picture look amazing. I’m very happy with my purchase and definitely recommend it!

Background: I'm a semi-pro photographer with more than 15 years of experience, and I have previously worked in a pro frame shop for a short period of time framing flat art of all sizes. I was looking for an inexpensive frame to replace damaged art in a high traffic area of our home. I purchased a 16x16 inch black frame with plexiglass glazing, and I'm overall happy with this purchase. The frame was well packaged and arrived safely two days after I ordered (with Amazon Prime). The plexiglass had a layer of film on either side to keep it protected and then the frame had styrofoam and cardboard protectors on the corners, was wrapped in plastic, and packaged inside a thin layer of styrofoam in a fitted box. IMO just enough packaging to protect the frame without being excessive. The frame is pre-strung with hangers to orient it vertically or horizontally (kind of unnecessary in this case since the frame is square) and comes with a wire hanger and instructions to attach it. The hanging wire provided is a thicker/stiffer than needed for this application and longer than needed so you do need wire cutters to trim it to size, but it works. Assembling the frame and installing my art was easy. The plexiglass is thin and flexes easily so it needs a little guidance to get it to sit square in the frame rabbet. My plexiglass had a couple small (about 1/4 inch) scratches about 2 inches from the edge (visible before I removed the protective backing), so not perfect but not too large or in a place where it would be conspicuous. The frame itself is nicely assembled, with two "staples" joining each corner and the corners well aligned and flush. You can see a slight seam at two of the corners since the material itself is not black all the way through, but this is only upon examining closely and not noticeable from viewing distance (I didn't feel it required any touch up). I found the surface material of the frame to be nicely manufactured - no scratches, dings, bubbling, chips, or other imperfections. I believe the frame is sturdy enough to not warp over time, especially considering the overall light weight of the piece thanks to the plexi glazing. This is a cheap frame with thin plastic glazing. The materials are not archival, the glazing is not optical grade, and its less than $30 for the 16x16 size. For the price, I think it is a great option for inexpensively framing midsize art. If anything, I'd like to see felt or rubberized bumpers added to the package so that the corners of the frame don't rest directly on the wall. The piece we wanted to frame was art that I had commissioned of our pup, and unfortunately the hanger supplied with the original frame failed and resulted in the piece falling to the ground, shattering the glass, breaking the frame, and scratching the original print. Because the art itself was damaged and I have the digital file to reprint it in the future if necessary, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a replacement frame and wasn't very concerned about having a perfect optical surface, and this was perfect for safely getting our picture back on our walls. Since the art hangs near our front door and we have a dog and a baby on the way, I actually liked the idea of using plexi and not having to worry about a repeat crash and shatter incident. I think this is a great buy for the money for inexpensive art, and the five star rating I have provided is reflective of the price point and expectations I had for this item. If you have a high value or one of a kind piece you want to last a long time, invest in professional framing and use archival materials and quality UV protective optical glass or acrylic to protect your artwork. If you just want to hang some cheap prints on your walls without spending a ton of money, this is a great option.

This photo frame exceeded my expectations for the price. It arrived well packaged and was exactly what I needed for my poster.

Great looking basic frame for concert posters. Easy to use

This is the first time I write a review because I looked for a frame for months for a very special gift. Believe me I’m a perfectionist, I had my eyes on another handmade frame before this one and was devastated when the owner canceled my order last minute. Anyway I bought this frame as a backup plan but it ended up exceeding my expectations and looked even better than the frame I wanted before this one. I honestly wanted to take a picture to post in my review but I forgot and now I already gave it as a gift (sorry! Lol). Anyway I’ll list all the pros: -Looks just like the picture displayed (It’s a smooth frame with a good balance of shine and matt and looks very sophisticated) -Flexible Plexiglass thats hard to break and doesn’t glare light -Perfectly in line frame corners -Same exact size as advertised (I used it for an 18x24 inch poster) -Light weight -Easy to hang (has both side and top hooks to be used for hanging and comes with a wire to hang) -Safely packaged with not a single scratch or even the slightest damaged (by the way I shipped this to Saudi Arabia and was super worried it would arrive looking dodgy. It had foam in the box + extra protection on the corners to protect the frame itself and the plexiglass had a protector on both sides to be peeled off...it looked brand new)

Merci!

My photo looks great in it. Easy to mount

The frame looks great and was easy to put together however it is very Flimsy and fell apart as soon as it was hung. The clear plastic broke. Very disappointing for $100.

I am a painter and needed a large frame to display one of mine. I like that there are multiple frame widths (I like simple black with a wider matte, because my paintings are very colourful. This was decently priced and is very decent quality. The plexiglass is nice and thick. I will buy more of these for sure.