Can this map be dry mounted? I would like to have it framed but the framer was worried that the heat process might damage the scratch off?Thanks
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We did our own framing by buying the right size frame and removing the glass--the whole point of the map is being able to continue scratching off countries you have visited. We secured the map using double-sided tape. It took two persons to tape it down starting from the center and smoothing out the map to the corners. Make sure you unroll and flatten the map before you place tape on the back and take tour time to prevent bubbles or crookrd placement on the frame backing. Looks great framed. We use a needle or pin to genly and slowly scratch. If you are not careful, it is easy to tear the paper or scratch the wrong area if it is small. We did our own framing by buying the right size frame and removing the glass--the whole point of the map is being able to continue scratching off countries you have visited. We secured the map using double-sided tape. It took two persons to tape it down starting from the center and smoothing out the map to the corners. Make sure you unroll and flatten the map before you place tape on the back and take tour time to prevent bubbles or crookrd placement on the frame backing. Looks great framed. We use a needle or pin to genly and slowly scratch. If you are not careful, it is easy to tear the... » Read More We did our own framing by buying the right size frame and removing the glass--the whole point of the map is being able to continue scratching off countries you have visited. We secured the map using double-sided tape. It took two persons to tape it down starting from the center and smoothing out the map to the corners. Make sure you unroll and flatten the map before you place tape on the back and take tour time to prevent bubbles or crookrd placement on the frame backing. Looks great framed. We use a needle or pin to genly and slowly scratch. If you are not careful, it is easy to tear the paper or scratch the wrong area if it is small. « Show Less
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It's a clear sheet with the "scratch-off" on it. Not sure how it would respond to the heat, but it is certainly attractive enough to mount..."
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I know it says you can surface mount this cabinet, but it is really made to be inset into the wall. I contacted a friends maintenance man who installed it into the wall for me for $100 and he did a very professional job. I would advise against surface mounting this cabinet. My cabinet had some damage to the frame, but I filled it in with a marker so it is barely noticeable. I was going to have it surface mounted but I am very glad I paid the $100 to have an experienced maintenance man set it into the wall. Because I hired it done, that's about all I can tell you. Perhaps your local Home Depot could suggest someone who could help.
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A normal dry wall is no issue. The small bumps don't prevent it from sticking since the sticky bit is on a foam like material that can mould to small bumps and depressions. However stucco type irregular surfaces might be a difficult. My new home has normal drywall and my pictures have been up for two months now. No problems so far! Cheers ...
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It's pretty good though I mounted them traditionally. I'd say that the only concern I have after using them is grabbing the frame causes some wear on the paint. This might be worse mounted sideways.
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I belive you will be able to peel it off easily, didn't try mirrors, but mounted it on shaded canvas...It was difficult to attach so many letters... But at the end it looks gorgeous!
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I've used in the past but not with recent ones. In the past, I didn't find it held up to any abuse. If you are going to put documents into and out of the unit with any frequency, you're better to mount it with the screws. I don't recall if it damaged the paint - I would imagine, if it's any good at all.
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It needs a frame. This is a canvas print also, not a hand painted. Just fyi.
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I agree that it is really lightweight painted/coated. I would not leave it outside. I would look for another product if I were you.
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Yes, it indeed comes unframed when shipped. I took it to a Hobby Lobby and they stretched the canvases over frames. It looks nice now, but it is not wall ready straight from package.
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The glass desk top may be used by itself. As stated by a previous respondent, it is heavy and it has the metal pads which would sit off the wall. With black and bold color markers, the map would recede. I think it would make a very attractive dry-erase board. The weight would be the biggest concern.
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No. It's on a canvas with a wood frame. I don't think it would hold up well outside.
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Sherrie, we used board and cork so we could use map pins on ours. We attached it right on the walk and then framed it. We love it! One note of caution - the glue we used dried very quickly and bubbled a bit after we hung it - but still not that noticeable. Hope this helps.
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If you don't dry it properly, it will rust - just like a cast iron frying pan. I saw the reviews about rust and made sure to wipe it down (to get rid of any excess water) after washing it and then letting it air dry fully before storing it. I would imagine that people in high humidity areas would have more trouble, too.
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Hey Jim, My version didn't have a mounting option. When I reviewed it, this was one of the suggestions I made. I have put some double sided tape on it and it has been holding up pretty well.
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If you would want to do that, you would want to weather-proof it. In other words, you should treat it just as you would any other piece of art, because it is wrapped around a frame. Over time if the weather is extreme the wood frame would degrade, as probably would the picture itself. So, unless you can weather-proof it, I would highly recommend not putting it in an outside environment.
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I ordered the one with the frame. So i got it with the frame ready to hang. I have ordered us map at the same time and it came rolled.
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The plate has a glossy finish, possibly powder coat. A latex paint would scratch off very easily. Perhaps with a good primer they could be painted, but they get pretty warm with extended use which could damage the paint as well.