hsmom27 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We have tons of posters and limited wall space. I'm trying to set up a system where I can hang up the poster we need, but where do I store them when not in use? I'd like a system where I can see them easily or at least separate them by subject. Any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lava Mama Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 our posters need to be UP to be of any use. We also have limited wall space, so we use the fronts and back of doors, the hallway, inside and outside of closets, etc. I have told my husband our next move is the ceiling (which, by the way, already has a solar system, and will soon be getting some star systems). I figure my kids spend a lot of time on the floor anyways (they are all still young), why not put stuff on the ceiling for them! Hope you find a solution! Hot Lava Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Two large pieces of cardboard (from appliance store), taped together on one side, to make a portfolio of sorts. This goes behind a bookshelf, and keeps them from getting crumpled or warped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I bought a poster storage box at a teacher's supply store. It is cardboard and needs requires tucking and folding to assemble, but it does the trick. I paid about $12 for it. We have limited wall space becaue our schoolroom is a loft and one "wall" is actually a rail that looks down into the livingroom. I use business quality tri-fold display boards for some of my posters. I can stand them up in the schoolroom most of the time, but I can also put them away when we have company or during the summer. HTH, Leanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 These are good ideas! Right now, I've got mine stored in labeled poster storage tubes. I took them down when we moved and haven't found places for them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I keep mine in cardboard files inside a poster storage box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I roll them. I have four rolls corresponding to each year in the history cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have ours hanging on a garmet rack. I use the large rings and can flip them easily to whichever poster we are using. The rack rolls so we can slide it up against the wall when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have mine in a big tube. It's the big tube that my maps came mailed in from RR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I put several in each frame making it easier to rotate them and they stay unblemished. The frames we use came with a thick piece of cardboard which we used for another project so there is plenty of room to stack. A favorite place to put several frames with posters is the bathroom....usually the kind that require some memorizing (sign language, multiplication table, latin roots, poetry). Lots of time to sit and stare, lol. We have the smaller posters on the kitchen cabinets. And each of the kids has one poster (no frame) on the ceiling above their beds.....another good place for inspirational or memorizing types, as they lay there and stare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I just label these type of tubes, and I always put them away in the correct one. http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=22297574&itemIndex=2&CATID=62517&PRODID=69608 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom27 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Wow, thanks for all the great ideas! I'm definitely going to start using the bathrooms and ceilings. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have ours hanging on a garmet rack. I use the large rings and can flip them easily to whichever poster we are using. The rack rolls so we can slide it up against the wall when done. That sounds really cool! Can you post a picture, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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