DIY or Framky?
Seven honest questions. At the end you'll know whether a DIY route (e.g. IKEA frames + fotolab prints) fits you better, Framky is the right call, or you should sit this one out for now.
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DIY vs Framky — side by side
Where Framky actually wins.
| Aspect | DIY (e.g. IKEA) | Framky |
|---|---|---|
| Frame quality | Depends on budget and shop | High — solid MDF frames |
| Print quality | Varies by fotolab; a high-quality print runs 3–5× the cost of the frame | Very high quality. Pigment printing, 12 inks, matte paper. |
| Glare from glass | Standard frames with glass — reflections and fingerprints | Glass-free frames, full colour range Learn more |
| Hanging template | None — tedious work with a spirit level and pencil | Paper templates that cut hanging down to 10 minutes |
| Non-damaging mount | Sold separately, around £2 per frame | Self-adhesive hangers included |
| Ordering convenience | You order frames and prints separately, then assemble the frames yourself | One order, frames arrive ready to hang |
Frame quality
- DIY (e.g. IKEA)
- Depends on budget and shop
- Framky
- High — solid MDF frames
Print quality
- DIY (e.g. IKEA)
- Varies by fotolab; a high-quality print runs 3–5× the cost of the frame
- Framky
- Very high quality. Pigment printing, 12 inks, matte paper.
Glare from glass
- DIY (e.g. IKEA)
- Standard frames with glass — reflections and fingerprints
- Framky
- Glass-free frames, full colour range Learn more
Hanging template
- DIY (e.g. IKEA)
- None — tedious work with a spirit level and pencil
- Framky
- Paper templates that cut hanging down to 10 minutes
Non-damaging mount
- DIY (e.g. IKEA)
- Sold separately, around £2 per frame
- Framky
- Self-adhesive hangers included
Ordering convenience
- DIY (e.g. IKEA)
- You order frames and prints separately, then assemble the frames yourself
- Framky
- One order, frames arrive ready to hang