How to flatten a rolled art print or poster

Learn how to easily flatten a rolled art print or poster whether it came in a tube or triangular box. It takes just a few minutes and all you’ll need is a clean flat surface, 2-3 books and the tube it came in.

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[colinlamb]

I hadn't thought of using the tube to roll it in the opposite direction. Smart!

[pjgiordano]

Thank you! I was so perplexed when my art came in the tube and I couldn’t fit it to the frame! I appreciate you taking time out to make this content! It has helped immensely!

[cfitz]

I just received my order for two yards of wallpaper, rolled tightly into a tube.
I'll be covering a valuable book, so this video is valuable, too. Thanks!

[blakecarlson]

Excellent...I'm using this technique for some art I just purchased. Like your studio, too.

[donnbear]

I have giclee prints on heavy duty high end paper so looks like a good idea. Thanks!

[mrtony]

Just got a nice 40x60 metallic paper print I'm so nervous to roll out. Should I have a frame ready before unrolling it?

[AlisonReidMe]

Very helpful. It works ! Thank you very much !

[Love_amiri]

I just bought an astroworld poster because I’m a Travis Scott fan and this helped thanks!

[paullee]

Could you show how to attach photo printing paper back to the roll?
You print only on the one side and the end of is glued to the core of the roll.I am trying to use double sided clear tape to put the end of the roll paper on to the core.

[drliz]

The rolling in reverse method damaged my print with a lengthy crack, be careful people !!

[bensplace]

Won't this (rolling in reverse) crack the ink on some prints?

[llothar]

Hmmmm, i found some movie posters in the attic that have very bad curling from 40 years of not perfect rolled storage. I hope i can flatten them tool

[nirvanarocks]

I’ve had my 2 posters under books for about 4 days and it’s pretty flat but the ends are a little curled any tips?

[christianguitierrez]

So I've been doing this wrong my whole life 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽

[boratapan]

🤦🏻‍♂️People, do not use this method for your valuable prints, you can damage the artwork.

[pickledtoasterbean]

this does nothing for the edges but ok

[jleeksma]

Never roll a poster or print the opposite way… 🤦🏽 Just flatten it, might take time but it’s the only right way.