A framed poster arrives with mounting hardware

A framed poster arrives with mounting hardware

The short answer is yes, but the kit is basic and the wall itself decides whether it is enough. Here is what ships, what it does not, and when you will want something else.

The short answer

Yes. A hanging kit is included with every framed poster. It contains two wall hooks, a small pack of nails, and a short instruction card. The kit suits drywall and plaster in most homes. It is not designed for brick, concrete, or heavy masonry. If your wall is one of those, you will need separate fixings before the frame goes up.

What the kit actually contains

The kit is small. Two metal hooks, a few short nails, and a card that shows spacing. That is the full set. It is meant to hold a framed poster at a normal weight, not to carry a large canvas or a heavy frame. The hooks are sized for the frame's D ring wire, which is the standard fitting on Auvrique framed posters. The card assumes you are working with one or two fixings and a level, and it does not cover anything fancier.

If you want a different look, the kit still works as a starting point. Some people swap the included hooks for a single rail system or a picture ledge. That is a choice made after the poster arrives, not before. The included hardware is there to get the piece on the wall without a separate trip to a hardware shop. It is not a substitute for proper fixings on a difficult surface.

When the included kit is not enough

The kit assumes a wall that takes a nail. Brick, concrete, tile, and some older plaster do not. In those cases the included nails will not hold, and forcing them can damage the surface. A framed poster is light enough that a single proper plug and screw usually solves the problem, but that hardware is not in the box. You source it separately, and the choice depends on the wall rather than the frame.

The practical issue is not the poster. It is the wall behind it. A buyer who has already decided not to source extra hardware should check the surface before the frame arrives. That avoids the frustration of a kit that cannot be used and a piece still leaning against the wall. If the wall is uncertain, a small sample fix in an inconspicuous spot tells you more than the kit instructions do.

What the kit does

  • Holds a framed poster on drywall or plaster
  • Includes two hooks and a small nail supply
  • Fits the standard D ring wire on the frame
  • Does not suit brick, concrete, or tile walls

A note on the artist and the editions

Erich Buchholz is the name on the search, but Auvrique does not currently offer editions by him. That does not change the answer about the hanging kit, because the kit is part of the framed poster format rather than the artist. The same hardware question applies to any framed poster you buy, regardless of who made the original work.

If you are weighing a framed poster against a canvas edition for the same room, the hanging method differs. A canvas edition uses its own fitting, and the choice between the two formats is about the wall and the room rather than the hardware alone. The question of what ships with the frame is separate from which format suits the space.

The kit is there to avoid a separate hardware trip. It is not a universal fix for every wall.

Item Included Notes
Wall hooks Yes Two per kit, sized for D ring wire
Nails Yes Small supply, for drywall or plaster
Instruction card Yes Shows spacing and hook placement
Brick or concrete fixings No Source separately for those walls

Kit contents and limits

Key takeaways

  1. A hanging kit ships with every framed poster.
  2. It suits drywall and plaster but not masonry.
  3. The kit is part of the format, not the artist.
  4. Difficult walls need separate fixings before hanging.

Related questions

Does Auvrique provide mounting hardware with a framed poster?

Yes. The mounting hardware is the hanging kit described above. It includes hooks and nails for standard walls. It is not a full toolkit and it is not sized for heavy or masonry surfaces. If your wall is one of those, plan to buy the right fixings separately before the frame arrives.

Can I hang the framed poster without buying anything else?

In most homes, yes. The included kit covers drywall and plaster with a couple of fixings. If you know your wall is brick, concrete, tile, or a similar hard surface, you will need separate plugs and screws. The kit does not include those, and the frame is light enough that a single proper fixing usually works.

What if I want a different hanging method?

The included hooks are a starting point, not a requirement. You can replace them with a rail, a ledge, or a single screw arrangement if you prefer. That choice is made after the poster arrives. The kit is there so the piece can go up straight away on a normal wall without an extra shop visit.

Every size, every country, delivery included

Editions are made to order and shipped worldwide. Choose a format and a size, and the price you see is the price you pay.

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Part of our guide to hanging and caring for a print.