PRINTS & GIFT GUIDE
Framed or Mounted Prints? What's the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
Two finishes, the same great artwork. Find the right finish for your wall, collection or gift.
At a glance
Both finishes feature the same printed artwork and black bevel-edged mount. Framed displays add a black wooden frame and glass, ready to hang. Mounted displays include backing board and a protective wallet, leaving you free to choose your own frame.
You've found the perfect display of your favourite actor, musician or sporting legend. Now there's just one decision left to make. Framed or mounted?
If you're not entirely sure what the difference is, you're not alone. Both options look fantastic, but they offer slightly different ways to enjoy your favourite people and the memories attached to them.
So, before you make your choice, here's what you need to know.
What is a mounted print?
A mounted print is a professionally printed photograph presented inside a precision-cut mount, giving the image a neat, finished border.
At Everything But That, our 10×12-inch mounted displays feature a black, bevel-edged mount that draws the eye towards the image and accompanying details.
Each display is finished with a sturdy backing board and presented in a protective plastic display wallet.
The result is a smart, professional-looking display without the additional bulk of a frame.
And because the display isn't permanently housed inside a frame, you have the freedom to choose one yourself.
Perhaps you've already got a beautiful wooden frame that matches your living room, or you simply prefer to keep your collection together rather than covering every available wall.
A mounted print gives you that flexibility.
Framed on the left. Mounted on the right.
What is a framed print?
Our framed displays take the same professionally printed, bevel-mounted artwork and place it inside a black wooden frame with glass glazing.
The frame brings everything together, creating a finished piece that's ready to hang on your wall.
There's something about framing a favourite photograph that really elevates it. What might otherwise be tucked away in a collection suddenly becomes part of the room.
Whether it's a musician you've followed for decades, an actor whose films you grew up watching or a sporting hero you'll never forget, a framed display gives them their own little spotlight.
And sometimes, that's exactly what you want.
Framed vs mounted - which should you choose?
There's no wrong answer. It really depends on what you want to do with your display.
Choose a framed print if:READY TO HANG · BLACK WOODEN FRAME · REAL GLASS
A finished gift. A favourite on your wall.
- You want something ready to hang straight away.
- You're looking for a finished gift that needs no additional framing.
- You want to make a feature of your favourite actor, musician or sporting legend.
- You prefer the classic look of a black wooden frame.
Choose a mounted print if:BLACK BEVEL-EDGED MOUNT · BACKING BOARD · PROTECTIVE WALLET
Choose your frame. Build your collection.
- You already have a frame you'd like to use.
- You want to match your display to your existing décor.
- You're building a collection and don't have the wall space for every piece.
- You'd prefer a lighter, more compact option for storing your collection.
- You want the flexibility to frame your display later.
Both versions feature the same printed artwork and black bevel-edged mount. The main difference is how the finished display is presented.
More than just a photograph
One thing we've always liked about our displays is that they offer something a little different.
Rather than focusing solely on a photograph and reproduced autograph, many of our designs include details such as the person's name, date of birth and place of birth.
It's almost like a little character profile, giving you more than just a familiar face to look at.
And with a collection covering everything from music and movies to television and sport, there's plenty to discover.
You might be looking for one particular favourite, or perhaps you're building a collection that tells its own story.
Either way, the choice of frame or mount is entirely yours.
The finishing touch
If we had to choose, we’d probably go for framed.
There’s something satisfying about seeing the whole display come together inside a black wooden frame, ready to take its place on the wall. It gives the artwork a proper presence and makes it feel like a finished piece.
But we also understand the appeal of collecting mounted displays. Not everyone has endless wall space, and sometimes finding the perfect frame is part of the fun.
Whichever you prefer, both options are designed to give your favourites the attention they deserve.
Some favourites deserve a frame. Others are waiting for the perfect one.