Best Wall Maps for Queensland

by Christopher O'Keeffe June 14, 2026

From Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cape York, the Gulf, the outback, the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical north, a large Queensland wall map is one of the best ways to understand Australia’s most diverse mainland state.

Queensland is a state of scale.

It stretches from the New South Wales border to the Torres Strait.

It includes the booming south-east, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, the inland pastoral country, the tropical north, Cape York, the Gulf, the outback, mining regions, reef coastlines, major highways, remote tracks, national parks, islands, ports, rivers and fast-growing regional centres.

From Brisbane to Cairns.

From the Gold Coast to Mount Isa.

From Toowoomba to Townsville.

From Rockhampton to Cape York.

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Channel Country.

Queensland is a state that cannot be properly understood through a small screen alone.

A digital map is excellent for finding one address.

A wall map is better for understanding the whole state.

At Mapworld, the Queensland Wall Maps collection brings together a strong range of maps for homes, schools, businesses, government offices, logistics teams, tourism operators, travellers, four-wheel drivers, education providers and regional planners.

The key choices include:

• Queensland 470 UBD Map

• Queensland Hema Wall Map

• Northeastern Australia National Geographic Wall Map

• Cape York Hema Wall Map

• South East Queensland Hema Wall Map

• Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast

Each map has a different strength.

The best choice depends on whether you need statewide reference, road and touring detail, decorative regional display, Cape York expedition planning, South East Queensland corridor planning, or a specialist Main Roads wall map for the state’s busiest growth region.

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Why a Queensland Wall Map Still Matters

Queensland is too large and varied to understand in fragments.

A good wall map helps you see:

• major highways and secondary roads

• regional towns and cities

• coastal routes

• inland roads

• outback corridors

• state boundaries

• Cape York and the tropical north

• the Great Barrier Reef coast

• national parks

• mining and resource regions

• tourism corridors

• service regions

• logistics networks

• education and planning context

A wall map gives the whole room the same visual reference.

It is useful in:

• classrooms

• government offices

• tourism centres

• logistics operations

• boardrooms

• regional planning rooms

• travel agencies

• real estate offices

• emergency-service rooms

• caravan and touring planning spaces

• warehouses

• homes and studies

Queensland is one of the best states in Australia to put on the wall because the geography is so dramatic, varied and operationally important.

A large wall map makes the state visible.

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The Two Main Statewide Choices: UBD or Hema

For most customers, the decision begins with two major statewide options.

Queensland 470 UBD Map

Best for clean, structured statewide reference.

The UBD style is practical, familiar and excellent for homes, schools, government offices, business planning and general Queensland reference.

Queensland Hema Wall Map

Best for road, touring, travel and regional movement.

Hema maps are trusted by travellers, caravan owners, four-wheel drivers, touring businesses and anyone who needs strong road and regional context.

Both maps cover Queensland.

But they serve slightly different purposes.

The Queensland 470 UBD is especially strong as a clear, structured reference map.

The Queensland Hema is especially strong for touring, road travel, regional movement and route planning.

Many serious users choose both.

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Queensland 470 UBD Map: The Classic State Reference

The Queensland 470 UBD Map is one of the most useful general-purpose Queensland wall maps in the Mapworld collection.

It is ideal for people who want a clear statewide map that can be used in offices, classrooms, planning spaces, homes and government departments.

This map is useful for:

• schools

• homes

• business offices

• government departments

• logistics teams

• tourism providers

• regional businesses

• transport companies

• training rooms

• community organisations

• general state reference

The Queensland 470 UBD gives a practical view of Queensland, helping users understand the relationship between Brisbane, regional centres, highways, the coast, inland towns and the vast northern and western parts of the state.

It is the map to choose when you want Queensland shown clearly and cleanly.

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Queensland 470 UBD: Three Sizes

Mapworld offers the Queensland 470 UBD Map in three key wall-map sizes:

• 690 × 1000 mm

• 1020 × 1480 mm

• 1380 × 2000 mm

Each size suits a different room and purpose.

690 × 1000 mm Queensland 470 UBD

Best for:

• small offices

• home studies

• classrooms

• compact meeting rooms

• reception areas

• personal reference

• smaller wall spaces

This is the compact Queensland UBD option.

It provides a clear statewide reference without requiring a large wall.

For homes, schools and smaller offices, it is an excellent choice.

1020 × 1480 mm Queensland 470 UBD

Best for:

• business offices

• meeting rooms

• schools

• training spaces

• planning rooms

• logistics desks

• regional offices

This is the strong middle size.

It is large enough for group discussion and wall reference, while still fitting comfortably in many rooms.

For many schools, businesses and government offices, the 1020 × 1480 mm size is the ideal balance of readability and practicality.

1380 × 2000 mm Queensland 470 UBD

Best for:

• boardrooms

• large classrooms

• operations rooms

• logistics centres

• government offices

• planning walls

• warehouses

• major business display

This is the serious wall-scale version.

At 1380 × 2000 mm, the map becomes a major visual feature.

It can be read from across the room and used as a shared reference for meetings, planning and teaching.

For serious business, education or government use, this is often the strongest Queensland UBD choice.

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Queensland 470 UBD Formats

The Queensland 470 UBD range includes laminated and hang-railed options, with canvas also available in selected formats.

Laminated

Best for:

• business planning

• schools

• logistics

• map dots

• suitable whiteboard markers

• repeated use

• high-traffic rooms

A laminated map becomes a working surface.

You can mark delivery zones, sales regions, office locations, touring routes, school excursions or project areas, then wipe the map clean.

Laminated with Hang Rails

Best for:

• ready-to-hang wall display

• offices

• boardrooms

• training rooms

• schools

• large-format maps

Hang rails give the map a professional finished look without full framing.

They are especially useful for larger wall maps that need to hang neatly and be easy to install.

Canvas

Best for:

• home offices

• boardrooms

• reception areas

• feature walls

• premium display

Canvas gives the map a warmer, more decorative presence while retaining its value as a serious state reference.

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Queensland Hema Wall Map: Best for Road, Touring and Regional Movement

The Queensland Hema Wall Map is the natural choice when road travel, touring and regional movement matter.

Hema maps are trusted across Australia for their touring cartography, road detail and practical regional information.

The Queensland Hema map is ideal for:

• road trips

• caravanning

• regional travel

• tourism planning

• logistics

• transport

• field services

• education

• regional businesses

• route planning

• visitor centres

• sales teams covering large areas

• government and regional offices

This map helps users understand how Queensland works as a connected road and touring state.

It shows towns, cities, highways, secondary roads and regional connections clearly.

For anyone who needs to understand movement across Queensland, the Hema map is one of the best options in the collection.

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Queensland Hema: Three Sizes

Mapworld offers the Queensland Hema map in three major sizes:

• 700 × 1000 mm

• 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap

• 1400 × 2000 mm Megamap

These sizes allow customers to choose between compact reference, serious office use and major wall-scale planning.

700 × 1000 mm Queensland Hema

Best for:

• homes

• small offices

• travel planning

• classrooms

• reception areas

• compact wall spaces

This is the practical standard size.

It is easy to display and useful for general Queensland road and regional reference.

It is available in:

• paper

• laminated

• laminated with hang rails

• canvas

1000 × 1430 mm Queensland Hema Supermap

Best for:

• meeting rooms

• schools

• travel agencies

• logistics teams

• regional offices

• planning rooms

• businesses covering Queensland

The Supermap size gives the Hema map far more wall presence.

At 1000 × 1430 mm, it becomes easier to read in a room and more useful for group planning.

It is available in:

• paper

• laminated with free map dots

• laminated with hang rails

• canvas

For many offices, schools and travel businesses, the Supermap is the best everyday large-format Hema choice.

1400 × 2000 mm Queensland Hema Megamap

Best for:

• boardrooms

• operations rooms

• logistics centres

• large classrooms

• government offices

• transport companies

• planning walls

• regional service teams

The Hema Megamap is the premium large-format version.

At 1400 × 2000 mm, it is designed for serious statewide reference.

It is especially valuable when the map needs to be read from across a room or used by a team during planning.

It is available in:

• paper

• laminated

• laminated with hang rails

• canvas

For statewide planning, logistics, education or touring reference, the Megamap is the strongest Hema option.

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Why Choose the Queensland Hema Megamap?

The Queensland Hema 1400 × 2000 mm Megamap gives the state real wall presence.

It is especially useful for:

• statewide operations

• transport and delivery planning

• schools and universities

• government departments

• caravan and touring planning

• business territory mapping

• regional service networks

• large wall display

In laminated form, the Megamap becomes a durable write-on/wipe-off planning surface.

It can be used to mark:

• touring routes

• towns

• customer locations

• delivery corridors

• service areas

• regional offices

• sales territories

• school excursions

• tourism loops

For organisations that need the whole state visible at scale, the Queensland Hema Megamap is hard to beat.

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Northeastern Australia National Geographic Wall Map: Best for Beauty, Education and Regional Display

The Northeastern Australia National Geographic Wall Map is one of the most visually impressive maps in the Queensland Wall Maps collection.

It is not just a Queensland map.

It is a broader map of Australia’s tropical north-east, capturing the drama of the Great Barrier Reef, Cape York Peninsula, the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Top End and surrounding regions.

This map is ideal for:

• classrooms

• libraries

• offices

• tourism centres

• conservation organisations

• travel agencies

• homes

• boardrooms

• display walls

• anyone interested in physical geography

National Geographic’s cartographic style gives the map strong visual appeal.

It combines political and physical detail, shaded relief, ocean bathymetry, reef systems, towns, transport routes and the broad environmental character of the region.

It is especially useful when presentation matters as much as reference.

The Northeastern Australia National Geographic Wall Map is available in:

• Standard 1000 × 700 mm

• Large 1400 × 1000 mm

It is offered in multiple finishes:

• paper

• laminated

• laminated with hang rails

• canvas

• canvas with hang rails

Choose this map when you want Queensland and the tropical north to feel vivid, expansive and beautiful on the wall.

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Cape York Hema Wall Map: Best for the Far North and 4WD Planning

Cape York is one of Australia’s most iconic map regions.

It is remote, rugged, seasonal, challenging and unforgettable.

The Cape York Hema Wall Map is the right choice when your focus is the far north of Queensland, including Cape York Peninsula and the legendary route to the Tip.

It is ideal for:

• 4WD trip planning

• adventure touring

• caravan and camping preparation

• outdoor education

• travel agencies

• tour operators

• schools

• regional offices

• garage walls and planning rooms

The Cape York Hema map is especially useful because it includes practical touring and 4WD information such as tracks, campsites, national parks, road access and the Old Telegraph Track inset.

It is available in two main sizes:

• 700 × 1000 mm laminated wall map

• 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap

The standard laminated version is practical, compact and rugged.

The Supermap gives the Cape far more wall presence, making it ideal for tour operators, classrooms, planning rooms and serious adventure displays.

For anyone planning Cape York, this is the map that turns the dream into a route.

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South East Queensland Hema Wall Map: Best for the State’s Fastest-Growing Region

South East Queensland is one of Australia’s most important urban and regional corridors.

It includes Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redland, the Scenic Rim, the Lockyer Valley and surrounding growth regions.

The South East Queensland Hema Wall Map is ideal for understanding this fast-moving part of the state.

It is useful for:

• logistics businesses

• delivery planning

• tourism operators

• government offices

• construction firms

• transport companies

• field service teams

• event planners

• education providers

• businesses covering Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast corridors

The standard South East Queensland Hema map covers a broad region from northern New South Wales through Brisbane and the Gold Coast and north toward Bundaberg.

It includes major and secondary roads, camping and caravan information, parks and useful insets for Brisbane CBD, the Brisbane region and the Gold Coast.

It is available in two main sizes:

• 700 × 1000 mm

• 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap

The 700 × 1000 mm version is practical for compact offices, homes and travel planning.

The 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap is better for business, tourism, logistics and planning rooms because it offers greater readability and wall presence.

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Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast: Best for the SEQ Corridor

The Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast is one of the most specialised and practical maps in the Queensland Wall Maps collection.

At 2052 × 927 mm, it is a long, wide-format map focused on one of the busiest and most economically important corridors in Australia.

It is designed for people who need a clear view of the connected coastal and urban strip from the Sunshine Coast through Brisbane to the Gold Coast.

This map is ideal for:

• logistics companies

• delivery businesses

• transport planners

• field service teams

• real estate and property groups

• government offices

• tourism operators

• infrastructure planners

• construction companies

• sales teams

• operations rooms

Its wide format makes it excellent for offices, depots and planning rooms where South East Queensland’s north–south movement needs to be visible.

If your work depends on the relationship between the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, this map is one of the most useful choices.

It is available in:

• laminated wall map

• laminated wall map with hang rails

For business use, laminated with hang rails gives the map a clean, professional and ready-to-hang presentation.

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Which Queensland Wall Map Should You Choose?

Choose Queensland 470 UBD If:

You need a clear, structured statewide reference map.

Best for:

• offices

• schools

• government

• business planning

• general state reference

• regional awareness

• display

Recommended sizes:

• 690 × 1000 mm for compact reference

• 1020 × 1480 mm for meeting rooms and classrooms

• 1380 × 2000 mm for boardrooms and serious planning

Choose Queensland Hema If:

You need road, touring and regional movement context.

Best for:

• travel planning

• logistics

• caravan touring

• transport

• regional businesses

• education

• route planning

Recommended sizes:

• 700 × 1000 mm for compact reference

• 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap for offices and classrooms

• 1400 × 2000 mm Megamap for planning rooms and boardrooms

Choose Northeastern Australia National Geographic If:

You want a beautiful regional map of Queensland’s tropical north and surrounding regions.

Best for:

• classrooms

• tourism offices

• homes

• libraries

• conservation groups

• display walls

• visual impact

Choose Cape York Hema If:

You need Cape York expedition, 4WD or adventure-planning detail.

Best for:

• 4WD travellers

• tour operators

• outdoor educators

• adventure offices

• Cape York planning rooms

Choose South East Queensland Hema If:

You need broader South East Queensland regional context.

Best for:

• logistics

• tourism

• field services

• government

• businesses operating between Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions

Choose Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast If:

You need a detailed, corridor-focused map of the Sunshine Coast–Brisbane–Gold Coast region.

Best for:

• transport

• logistics

• infrastructure planning

• operations rooms

• sales teams

• delivery networks

• South East Queensland business planning

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Best Queensland Wall Maps by Use

Best for Government Offices

Queensland 470 UBD 1380 × 2000 mm or Queensland Hema 1400 × 2000 mm Megamap

These larger maps provide statewide visibility for planning, regional context and discussion.

Best for Schools

Queensland Hema Supermap or Queensland 470 UBD 1020 × 1480 mm

Both are large enough for classroom use and clear enough for teaching state geography.

Best for Logistics and Transport

Queensland Hema Megamap, South East Queensland Hema Supermap, and Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast

These maps show movement, corridors and regional relationships well.

Best for Tourism Operators

Queensland Hema, Cape York Hema, South East Queensland Hema, and Northeastern Australia National Geographic

These maps are especially useful for travel planning, wall display and customer-facing spaces.

Best for Homes and Studies

Queensland 470 UBD 690 × 1000 mm, Queensland Hema 700 × 1000 mm, or Northeastern Australia National Geographic

These provide useful reference without requiring a large wall.

Best for Boardrooms

Queensland Hema Megamap 1400 × 2000 mm or Queensland 470 UBD 1380 × 2000 mm

The largest formats make the strongest impression and are most useful for group discussion.

Best for 4WD and Adventure Planning

Cape York Hema 700 × 1000 mm or Cape York Hema 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap

These are the best choices for planning the Cape, the Old Telegraph Track and far-north Queensland adventure travel.

Best for South East Queensland Business

Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast or South East Queensland Hema Supermap

These maps focus on the state’s busiest population, tourism and transport corridor.

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Paper, Laminated, Hang Rails and Canvas: Which Finish Is Best?

The best finish depends on how the map will be used.

Paper

Best for:

• framing

• home offices

• studies

• protected display

• lower-handling environments

Paper is ideal when the map will be displayed rather than marked.

Laminated

Best for:

• business planning

• schools

• logistics

• classrooms

• offices

• training rooms

• map dots

• suitable whiteboard markers

• repeated use

Laminated maps are durable, wipe-clean and practical.

For business, education, government and tourism use, laminated is often the best finish.

Laminated with Hang Rails

Best for:

• ready-to-hang office display

• classrooms

• boardrooms

• operations rooms

• large wall maps

• professional presentation

Hang rails give the map a clean, finished look without full framing.

Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as each one is professionally mounted by our framer.

Canvas

Best for:

• homes

• reception areas

• executive offices

• boardrooms

• feature walls

• premium display

Canvas gives the map a more decorative wall-art feel while retaining its geographic usefulness.

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Why Laminated Queensland Maps Are So Practical

For many customers, laminated maps are the most useful option.

A laminated Queensland wall map can be used with suitable whiteboard markers and map dots to mark:

• regional offices

• delivery routes

• service areas

• sales territories

• travel plans

• school excursions

• transport corridors

• branch locations

• customer clusters

• project regions

• tourism loops

• emergency planning areas

Then it can be wiped clean and used again.

That makes laminated maps ideal for:

• schools

• businesses

• government

• logistics

• tourism

• transport

• operations rooms

• community groups

A laminated wall map is not just a display.

It is a working surface.

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Recommended Queensland Wall Map Set

For customers who need a complete Queensland reference setup, the ideal Mapworld wall-map combination is:

1. Queensland 470 UBD

For structured statewide reference and general planning.

2. Queensland Hema Supermap or Megamap

For road, touring and regional movement context.

3. A Regional Specialist Map

Choose one depending on your focus:

• Cape York Hema for far-north Queensland, 4WD touring and adventure planning

• South East Queensland Hema for Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions

• Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast for the SEQ transport corridor

• Northeastern Australia National Geographic for a beautiful educational and display map of the tropical north

Together, these maps provide:

• statewide overview

• road and touring context

• regional focus

• practical wall-scale reference

That combination is especially useful for organisations operating across Queensland and its key regional corridors.

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Why Buy Queensland Wall Maps from Mapworld?

Mapworld specialises in large-format wall maps for homes, schools, government, business, travel and planning.

The Queensland Wall Maps collection includes:

• Queensland 470 UBD maps

• Queensland Hema maps

• Queensland Hema Supermaps

• Queensland Hema Megamaps

• Brisbane maps

• Brisbane & Region maps

• Cape York Hema maps

• South East Queensland Hema maps

• Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast

• Northeastern Australia National Geographic maps

• laminated wall maps

• paper wall maps

• canvas maps

• hang-railed options

Whether you need a compact home reference, a classroom teaching map, a statewide planning map, a tourism display, a 4WD Cape York map, a South East Queensland business map or a large boardroom display, Mapworld offers Queensland wall maps in practical sizes and finishes.

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Final Thoughts

Queensland is too big, too varied and too important to understand only through a small screen.

It is a state of cities, reefs, rainforests, highways, islands, cattle country, mining regions, beaches, rivers, ports, tropical towns, outback roads and remote communities.

A good wall map brings that complexity into view.

Choose the Queensland 470 UBD if you want a clear, structured state reference.

Choose the Queensland Hema if you want strong road, touring and regional context.

Choose the Northeastern Australia National Geographic Wall Map if you want a beautiful educational and display map of Queensland’s tropical north.

Choose the Cape York Hema if your focus is 4WD adventure and the far north.

Choose the South East Queensland Hema if you need Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the surrounding region.

Choose the Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast if your work depends on South East Queensland’s most important urban and transport corridor.

For serious use, choose laminated.

For professional display, choose laminated with hang rails.

For premium presentation, choose canvas.

Because Queensland is a big state.

And the best way to understand it is still to put a great map on the wall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best wall map of Queensland?

For general statewide reference, the Queensland 470 UBD is an excellent choice. For road travel and regional planning, the Queensland Hema map is often the stronger option.

What sizes are available for the Queensland 470 UBD map?

The Queensland 470 UBD map is available in three key sizes: 690 × 1000 mm, 1020 × 1480 mm and 1380 × 2000 mm.

What sizes are available for the Queensland Hema map?

The Queensland Hema wall map is available in 700 × 1000 mm, 1000 × 1430 mm Supermap and 1400 × 2000 mm Megamap formats.

Which Queensland wall map is best for a boardroom?

The Queensland Hema 1400 × 2000 mm Megamap or the Queensland 470 UBD 1380 × 2000 mm are the strongest boardroom choices.

Which Queensland wall map is best for schools?

The Queensland Hema Supermap or Queensland 470 UBD mid-size format are strong classroom options because they are large, readable and useful for teaching geography.

What is the Northeastern Australia National Geographic Wall Map best for?

It is best for classrooms, homes, tourism offices, libraries and display spaces where physical geography, the Great Barrier Reef, Cape York, the Gulf and the tropical north should be shown beautifully.

What is the Cape York Hema Wall Map best for?

The Cape York Hema map is best for 4WD planning, adventure travel, tour operators, outdoor education and anyone planning travel from Cairns to the Tip.

What is the South East Queensland Hema map best for?

It is best for Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, northern New South Wales and surrounding regional planning, including business, logistics, tourism and travel.

What is the Main Roads Map of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane & Gold Coast best for?

It is best for logistics, transport, infrastructure planning, delivery services, sales teams and businesses that need a clear view of the Sunshine Coast–Brisbane–Gold Coast corridor.

Are laminated maps worth it?

Yes. Laminated maps are durable, wipe-clean, compatible with map dots and suitable for suitable whiteboard markers, making them ideal for schools, businesses and planning rooms.

What are hang rails?

Hang rails are timber rails fitted to the top and bottom of the map, creating a clean ready-to-hang display without full framing.

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