Author Topic: How to store posters upright?? (Read 16928 times)

bigmike · « **on:** January 16, 2012, 04:37:53 PM »

I need some plans and ideas. I want to put the posters in mylar sleeves, and store them upright, don't have the space for flat storage.
Is the mylar rigid enough to hold upright? I was thinking of sandwiching them all between two thick pieces of foamboard if they aren't rigid enough to hold upright.

CSM · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:35:13 PM »

I don't have any mylar but I would guess with some confidence that they are going to bow in the middle - you are essentially balancing the weight of the mylar and the poster on a couple millimetre width surface

bigmike · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:55:58 PM »

Is it worth the extra cost for mylar? clarity? etc?

It will average out to mylar and .040 backings $19 a poster
4 Mil poly sleeves and thick .188 backing $9 a poster

kovacs01 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2012, 02:17:55 AM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 16, 2012, 04:37:53 PM

don't have the space for flat storage.

Do they get smaller when they are not flat or something?

bigmike · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:18:39 AM »

when flat, I need atleast 30x 42 inches of floorspace. I dont have that much of posters, so I can lean them against the wall.

jayn_j · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:35:19 AM »

Rather than trying to get additional stiffness from the mylar itself, a better solution is to use a backing board for the stiffness. Works better and is cheaper. Then you can use the cheaper poly bags.

ddilts399 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:15:56 AM »

Once you start bagging and boarding your posters, you are going to hit 30x42 in floor space pretty quickly.

bigmike · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:33:28 PM »

I figured it would be easier to sort and look through the posters if stored upright as well.

Lets say I go though and store them flat. I will use mylar for each, but what is a temporary stand or ideas that I can use? Flat files are too expensive right now.

stewart boyle · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:40:34 PM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 17, 2012, 05:33:28 PM

but what is a temporary stand or ideas that I can use? Flat files are too expensive right now.

An Easel?

Just a thought...

Stew

bigmike · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:45:34 PM »

Thats what I was thinking about too, something cheap and similar to that, where its on an angle and has a backing so the posters don't bow.

If I lean an old flat poster frame against the wall on a slight angle. and then the posters in mylar against it, would there be any problems?

stewart boyle · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:54:43 PM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 17, 2012, 05:45:34 PM

Thats what I was thinking about too, something cheap and similar to that, where its on an angle and has a backing so the posters don't bow.

If I lean an old flat poster frame against the wall on a slight angle. and then the posters in mylar against it, would there be any problems?

I`m not sure bigm,
I lack the long term experience mate..

Stew

bigmike · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:19:22 PM »

Unless i stick with the poly and go with the thick backing boards.

or is mylar that much more clearer?

CSM · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:22:45 PM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 17, 2012, 07:19:22 PM

Unless i stick with the poly and go with the thick backing boards.

or is mylar that much more clearer?

Poly is basically 100% clear.

stewart boyle · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:27:20 PM »

I would suppose,if you mean displaying on a short term basis,then affixing your poster on an easel is an idea,but long term,storage solutiions ? I have often pondered,one forum member did suggest that perhaps try not to think too hard..an old suitcase under the bed could be just the right solution for my storage query too...

Stew

bigmike · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:38:05 PM »

I am thinking about just getting the Poly bags, and these boards here.
Any problems or objections with this backing here?

.1875 thick Foam Board.
Museum Grade Archival.
Gilman Brothers brand InSite Reveal® foam board.
All white and buffered. Ultra-lightweight.

CJ138 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:36:48 PM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 17, 2012, 07:38:05 PM

I am thinking about just getting the Poly bags, and these boards here.
Any problems or objections with this backing here?

.1875 thick Foam Board.
Museum Grade Archival.
Gilman Brothers brand InSite Reveal® foam board.
All white and buffered. Ultra-lightweight.

Man, I think you love your posters more than anyone. I just bought a flat file and stuck them non-framed ones in there.

CSM · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:42:00 PM »

Quote from: stewart boyle on January 17, 2012, 07:27:20 PM

I would suppose,if you mean displaying on a short term basis,then affixing your poster on an easel is an idea,but long term,storage solutiions ? I have often pondered,one forum member did suggest that perhaps try not to think too hard..an old suitcase under the bed could be just the right solution for my storage query too...

Stew

Hey I've got mine in a plastic tub under the bed!

CSM · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:43:04 PM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 17, 2012, 07:38:05 PM

I am thinking about just getting the Poly bags, and these boards here.
Any problems or objections with this backing here?

.1875 thick Foam Board.
Museum Grade Archival.
Gilman Brothers brand InSite Reveal® foam board.
All white and buffered. Ultra-lightweight.

Mike - I would be worried about that foam board not fitting in the poly bags?

bigmike · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:20:04 AM »

Bagsunlimited sells the boards. If you click on the bags, this was one under the list of recommendations with the item. So, I am highly guessing the boards should fit in the poly bags.

CSM · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:41:02 AM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 18, 2012, 07:20:04 AM

Bagsunlimited sells the boards. If you click on the bags, this was one under the list of recommendations with the item. So, I am highly guessing the boards should fit in the poly bags.

You could probably flip them a quick e-mail but the foam board just looks a little thick.

bigmike · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:57:18 PM »

They should be good, I am going to call tomorrow though since they take awhile to get back through email.

bigmike · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:38:09 PM »

Would this work?
Just get the poly bags, sandwich all the posters(there is about 30) together between two thick pieces of archival foam board, clamp together with large binder clips?

bigmike · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:39:11 PM »

I have went ahead and purchased some mylar bags. I did not get any backings for now as they are too expensive. I will wait after, so I just purchased the mylar sleeves for now. Hopefully I don't have any problems getting the posters in them w/out backings for now.

erik1925 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2016, 05:16:32 PM »

Quote from: bigmike on January 30, 2012, 12:39:11 PM

I have went ahead and purchased some mylar bags. I did not get any backings for now as they are too expensive. I will wait after, so I just purchased the mylar sleeves for now. Hopefully I don't have any problems getting the posters in them w/out backings for now.

Mike, How did these mylar sleeves without the backing board work out for you? Was it still too flimsy to lean them against the wall, without them bowing at all?

bigmike · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2016, 10:29:57 PM »

I never went through with the purchase at that time. I ended up canceling the order
I bought a couple of foam board sheets and sandwiched the posters between the boards. But there ended up being too many posters so even the foamboard sandwich couldn't hold with the clamps.

I then purchased poly bags from uline. But they need backing boards to flip through the posters.

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Author Topic: How to store posters upright?? (Read 16928 times)