01
Place the frame face down
Choose a clean, flat work area and cover it with a soft cloth or towel. Place the frame face down, taking care not to press on the acrylic.
Fourth Wall
Simple, reversible installation
At-home setup
Install Your
Comic.
Your frame arrives assembled, with the archival mounting system already in place. You only need to remove the backing, pair your comic with the supplied clear backing board, and slide both into the mounted Mylar sleeve.
Your comic never touches adhesives or framing materials.
What arrives assembled
Everything is prepared before delivery.
Once your design is approved, the customized components are assembled before shipping or pickup. The Mylar sleeve is centered and secured to the frame backing board, with the clear comic backing board already inside it.
- 01Custom frame
- 02UV-filtering acrylic glazing
- 03Rectangular spacer
- 04Backing board with mounted 4-mil Mylar sleeve
- 05Clear, acid-free comic backing board
Five simple steps
From box to wall.
Move slowly, keep the work surface clean, and support the comic and clear board together.
02
Remove the backing assembly
Release the frame fasteners and lift out the frame backing board. The archival Mylar sleeve is already mounted to this board and should remain attached.
03
Remove the clear backing board
Carefully slide the clear, acid-free comic backing board out of the Mylar sleeve. Leave the sleeve secured to the frame backing board.
04
Load your comic
Center your comic on the clear backing board. Support the comic and board together, then carefully slide both into the Mylar sleeve. If you feel resistance, stop and realign them before continuing.
05
Fold the flap and reassemble
Fold the top flap of the Mylar sleeve back against the rear of the frame backing board. Place the backing assembly into the frame, secure every fastener, then turn the frame upright and confirm that the comic is centered.
Before you hang it
One final check.
- The comic is centered and sitting flat.
- No corners are bent or caught at the sleeve opening.
- The Mylar sleeve remains smooth and attached to the frame backing.
- The top flap is folded flat against the rear of the backing board.
- Every frame fastener is fully secured.
Questions about installation? Email info@fourthwallframes.com.