How to Print and Frame Your Lyrics Poster (The Easy Way)

So you made a cool lyrics poster online. Now what?

This is where a lot of people get stuck. They overthink the printing part or worry they'll mess something up. But honestly? It's pretty straightforward once you know the basics.

Where to Print It

You've got three main options:

At home - If you have a decent printer, this works for smaller sizes (8x10 or smaller). Just know that home printers usually can't match the quality of professional prints, especially for big posters.

Local print shop - Places like FedEx Office, Staples, or your local print shop. You can walk in with a USB drive or email them your file. Usually ready same-day or next-day. This is what most people do.

Online printing services - Websites like Printful, Printique, or Nations Photo Lab. Takes a few days to arrive, but the quality is usually really good and it's often cheaper than local shops for larger sizes.

I usually just go to my local FedEx Office. In, out, done.

Paper Size and Quality

Here's the thing about sizes - you want to match common frame sizes so you don't have to custom-cut anything.

Standard sizes that work well:

• 8x10 inches (fits on a desk or shelf)
• 11x14 inches (nice for bedrooms)
• 16x20 inches (statement piece for living rooms)
• 18x24 inches (if you really want to go big)

When you create your lyrics poster, make sure you download it in the size you plan to print. Don't try to blow up a small file to a big size - it'll look blurry.

Paper type? Just ask for "premium matte" or "photo paper." Matte looks more artistic, glossy looks more like a photo. Both work fine. Matte doesn't show fingerprints as much, which is nice.

Frame Shopping (Without Losing Your Mind)

Frames are everywhere - Target, Walmart, IKEA, Michael's, Amazon, literally anywhere. You don't need expensive frames unless you want them.

Quick frame guide:

• IKEA RIBBA - Cheap, clean, modern. Comes in all the right sizes. Can't go wrong.
• Target Threshold frames - A bit nicer, still affordable.
• Michael's or Hobby Lobby - More options, use their 40-50% off coupons (they always have them).

Color tips:

• Black frames work with everything
• White frames look clean and modern
• Wood frames feel warmer and more classic

Match your frame to your room, not to the poster. The poster will look good in any frame if the frame fits your space.

Matting: Yes or No?

A mat is that border of paper between your poster and the frame. It's not required, but it does make things look more professional.

If your poster is 8x10 and you want a mat, get an 11x14 frame with an 8x10 mat opening. The mat creates breathing room around your poster.

Skip the mat if you want your poster to fill the whole frame - also looks great, just different.

Actually Putting It Together

This is the part that freaks people out, but it's hard to mess up:

1. Clean the glass (both sides)
2. Put your print face-down on a clean surface
3. Place the frame backing on top of it
4. Flip it over
5. Put the glass on
6. Close the frame clips or tabs
7. Attach the hanging wire or stand

That's it. Takes like 3 minutes.

Pro tip: Before you close everything up, look at it from different angles to make sure there's no dust on the glass. It's annoying to redo it.

Hanging It Up

You probably already know how to hang a picture, but just in case:

• Eye level is usually right (about 57-60 inches from the floor to the center of the frame)
• Use a level app on your phone
• Command strips work great for smaller frames and don't damage walls
• For bigger frames, use proper picture hangers from the hardware store

Making Multiple Posters

Here's a cool idea - instead of one big poster, make a few smaller ones. Like a gallery wall.

You could do:

• Different songs from your wedding
• A set of your favorite lyrics from the same artist
• Birthday song posters for each family member
• Anniversary songs from each year together

Just keep the frames the same style so it looks intentional.

Cost Breakdown (Roughly)

Just so you know what to expect:

• Printing: $5-20 depending on size
• Frame: $10-40 depending on where you shop
• Mat (optional): $5-15
• Total: $20-75 for a nice finished piece

Way cheaper than buying art from a store, and it actually means something to you.

What If It Doesn't Look Right?

Sometimes the colors look different printed than on your screen. That's normal - screens show light, paper reflects it.

If your colors seem off, you can:

• Try a different paper type (matte vs glossy can change how colors look)
• Adjust brightness on your design before printing
• Ask the print shop - they can usually help tweak things

Most printable music posters are designed to look good printed, so you should be fine. Just don't panic if it's slightly different than your screen.

The Bottom Line

You don't need to be a professional or have fancy equipment. Pick a size, print it somewhere, buy a frame that fits, put it together, hang it up.

The whole thing takes maybe an hour if you include shopping for a frame.

And then you have something on your wall that actually means something to you instead of generic store art. That's the whole point.

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Want to create your own lyrics poster to print? Try our custom song poster maker or check out our ready-made templates to get started.