The certificate has been in a drawer since the ceremony, because framing it is one of those jobs that never reaches the top of the list. Most certificates and course diplomas are printed on A4, so a metal A4 frame skips the print shop and the custom cut. A slim metal edge keeps the attention on the paper rather than on the frame, which is why offices and hallways use it for licences, awards and family prints without the wall turning into a gallery of gold.
— The Ghalyh team · How we pick
Good for
Certificates and diplomas on an office wall · trade licences that must stay on display · a photo print in a hallway
Not for
Oversize or non-standard certificates — this is A4, so measure the paper rather than trusting your memory of it. Metal corners are also unforgiving if a frame comes off the wall, so hang it properly and keep it out of a small child's room.
Specifications
- Size
- Fits A4 artwork (21 × 29.7 cm)
- Frame
- Metal, slim profile
- Mounting
- Wall-hung — check the photos for a desk stand
Questions people ask
Will my certificate fit?
If it's printed on A4 — 21 × 29.7 cm — yes. Some institutions print oversize certificates, so hold a ruler to yours before ordering.
Can I hang it without drilling?
A frame this size hangs on a small nail or a picture hook. Adhesive strips hold on smooth painted walls but not on wallpaper or dusty concrete — on concrete, plan for a drill and a plug.