How to Display Your Critical Role Poster Without Damaging It

Quick answer

Frame your poster with acid-free backing and UV-filtering glazing, size the frame to the print’s exact dimensions plus a mat, and hang it with two wall-safe hooks or strips so the frame rests flat. Avoid tape, pins, and direct sun, and check the wall type before you drill. This keeps the art stable and removable without surface damage.

A Critical Role poster is more than decor; it is a piece of art you want to keep looking sharp for years. The wrong frame, tape, or hanging spot can leave creases, fading, or sticky residue that is hard to undo. The good news is that a careful, low-cost setup prevents almost all common damage.

This guide walks through the exact steps: measuring, choosing materials, framing, and hanging. You will also see how small extras like a matching pin or sticker set can round out a display without putting stress on the print itself.

Measure the print and plan your frame size

Start by measuring the poster’s width and height in inches, edge to edge. Standard print sizes include 18x24, 24x36, and 11x17, but Critical Role art prints can vary by release, so use your own numbers rather than assuming. If you want a mat, add at least 2 to 3 inches on each side for visual breathing room and to keep the art off the glazing.

For a poster frame size guide, the frame’s inner dimensions must match the print plus mat. A frame that is too tight bends the paper; one that is too loose lets the print slide and buckle. Write down the final outer dimensions too, because that determines where the hanging hardware goes and whether the frame fits your wall space.

• Measure twice with a metal ruler; paper sizes can vary by a fraction of an inch.
• If the poster is unframed and rolled, let it relax flat under a clean board for a day before measuring.

Choose acid-free materials and UV protection

Paper yellows and ink fades when it touches acidic backing or sits in direct sunlight. Look for acid-free mat board, acid-free backing, and glazing that filters UV. Standard glass works, but acrylic glazing is lighter and less likely to shatter if the frame falls. Either is fine as long as it does not press directly on the print.

A mat is not just decorative; it creates an air gap between the art and the glazing. That gap prevents condensation and stops the print from sticking to glass over time. If you skip the mat, use small spacers inside the frame so the surface never touches the glazing.

• Avoid cardboard, foam board, or newsprint as backing; they are acidic.
• If you reuse an old frame, replace the backing and any tape with acid-free materials.

Mount the poster without tape or pins

The safest mounting method uses photo corners or acid-free hinging tape applied to the back of the print only at the top edge. This lets the paper expand and contract with humidity without tearing. Never use double-sided tape, glue, or pins directly on the front or back of the art. If the poster is valuable to you, skip permanent adhesives entirely.

For a quick, reversible option, place the print in a sleeve or use a ready-made frame with a built-in mat. If you must flatten a stubborn curl, place it between two clean boards with a light weight for a few hours, not directly under heavy books that can dent the surface.

• Photo corners hold the print at all four corners without adhesive touching the front.
• Test any tape on a scrap corner first if you are unsure how the paper reacts.

Hang it safely on the right wall

Hanging posters without damage starts with the wall. Drywall needs anchors or picture hooks rated for the frame’s weight; plaster and brick need different hardware. Use two hooks spaced a few inches apart so the frame rests evenly and does not tilt. Adhesive strips work for lightweight frames on smooth, clean walls, but they can pull paint if removed too fast.

Keep the poster out of direct sun and away from heat sources like radiators or vents. UV glazing slows fading, but it does not stop it completely. A spot that gets bright indirect light is a good compromise. If you rent, choose removable adhesive hooks and test one in a hidden area first.

• Use a level or a phone level app to check the frame before you step back.
• Leave a small gap between the frame and the wall for airflow if the wall is damp.

Add small collectibles without crowding the art

Once the poster is up, you can build a display around it with items that do not touch the print. A pin, a sticker set, or a small plush on a shelf below can tie the theme together without adding weight to the frame. Keep anything with adhesive off the glazing and off the paper itself.

If you rotate your display, store the poster flat or rolled in a tube with acid-free tissue, never folded. Extreme temperature swings and damp basements are the main enemies of long-term storage. A closet inside your living space is usually safer than a garage or attic.

• Place heavier collectibles on a shelf, not hanging from the frame.
• Dust the frame with a dry microfiber cloth; avoid sprays that can seep behind the glazing.

Your step-by-step poster display process

1. Measure the print and pick the frame size: Measure width and height edge to edge, then add 2 to 3 inches per side if you want a mat. Confirm the frame’s inner dimensions match the print plus mat before buying. Checkpoint: the print should sit flat with no bending when you test-fit it.
2. Select acid-free backing and UV glazing: Choose acid-free mat board and backing, and glazing that filters UV. Use spacers or a mat so the art never touches the glazing. Checkpoint: no cardboard or acidic tape anywhere in the frame stack.
3. Mount with photo corners or acid-free hinges: Attach photo corners to the back of the print at all four corners, or use acid-free hinging tape only at the top edge. Never tape the front or use pins. Checkpoint: the print can be removed later without residue or tears.
4. Hang with two wall-safe hooks or strips: Match hardware to your wall type and frame weight. Use two points spaced apart so the frame hangs level, and keep it out of direct sun and heat. Checkpoint: the frame sits flat, does not tilt, and the wall shows no stress marks.
5. Style and store without touching the art: Add pins, stickers, or a plush on a nearby shelf, not on the frame or glazing. Store spare prints flat or rolled in acid-free tissue in a climate-stable room. Checkpoint: nothing adhesive or heavy rests on the poster or its hardware.

Critical Role items that pair well with a poster display

• Critical Role Chibi Pin No. 6 - Beauregard Lionett: Pin #6 of the Chibi Pin series, 1.75 inches, made from silver plated zinc alloy with hard enamel and an embossed Critical Role logo on the back. A small pin can sit on a shelf or pin board near your poster, adding character without putting any adhesive or weight on the art.
• Mighty Nein Chibi Vinyl Decals: Set of nine vinyl decals with removable adhesive, 3 inches high, die cut and full color, featuring character art by Critter Jenny Park. These are for laptops, notebooks, or water bottles, not for the poster surface, so you can show fandom on everyday items while keeping the print untouched.
• Critical Role: Bells Hells - Fearne Calloway Phunny Plush by Kidrobot: A faun plush based on Fearne Calloway, sitting over 8 inches tall and made to be soft and huggable. A plush on a shelf below the frame adds a themed display layer without hanging anything from the poster or its hardware.

A little prep with acid-free materials and the right hardware keeps your Critical Role poster looking sharp and removable. Measure, frame with a gap, hang on two points, and let the small collectibles live nearby rather than on the art.