Clearing the Confusion around Magnetic Frames

If you’ve ever shopped for magnetic picture frames, then you know that it can be confusing finding the “right” type of magnetic frame you want. The problem is that there are two completely different types of magnetic frames called exactly the same thing.  So what kind of magnetic photo frames are there?

“Traditional” Magnetic Picture Frames

The first type of magnetic picture frame is the traditional magnetic frame. These are the kinds of magnetic frames that have been around for a long time that are commonly found on refrigerators, file cabinets and any other metal objects. They’re made out of a variety of materials like acrylic, plastic or paper and have magnets attached to the back of the frame. These can be called acrylic magnetic frames, clear magnetic picture frames or magnetic refrigerator frames and a host of other names.

Despite what some people may think, these are the magnetic frames that most people want. These magnetic refrigerator frames are popular because they’re inexpensive, easy to use and can be used almost anywhere where’s there metal. 

These paper or clear magnetic picture frames are popular at work and at home. At work, people use magnetic photo frames in their offices on file cabinets and metals desks and also use them on the road. In fact, truck drivers are some of the biggest fans of acrylic magnetic frames because they can display their favorite pictures on their dashboard while they’re away from home. And for parents and kids, magnetic frames are popular for displaying children’s artwork, school accomplishments and pictures on everything from refrigerators to school lockers.

With the low cost of acrylic frames, most people prefer these inexpensive frames because people won’t steal them at work and can be easily replaced if they get or lost or broken.

“Modern” Magnetic Photo Frames

This second type of magnetic photo frame has magnets securing the picture inside of the frame rather than using magnets to hang the frame. This type of magnetic photo frame can be displayed on any type of surface- metal, wood or stone. Many of these magnetic frames are made for displaying on a table but there are some that can hang on a wall. 

With this magnetic frame, the magnets are used to hold the picture inside of the frame making it look like a floating frame. Although this magnetic frame may be called a floating frame it’s usually referred to as a magnetic picture frame or a magnet frame.

The beauty of this magnetic photo frame is that it has a modern, artistic style that makes the photo float in the frame. This type of magnetic frame is made out of variety of materials like glass, acrylic and metal and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Unlike the previous magnetic frame that’s very inexpensive, these magnetic frames are average to moderately priced depending upon the frame material. 

These magnetic picture frames are also more versatile because they can accommodate a variety of different photo sizes and may be used to display a single picture or multiple photos such as this collage magnetic picture frame.

Now that you know the difference between the traditional magnetic picture frame and the modern one you’ll be able to quickly find the perfect magnetic frame for your home or office without wondering if you’re searching in the right place.