Archival fine art mounting
Photographic and fine art mounting protects and displays your work in a clean minimalist way and is great for exhibitions with impact, allowing viewers to focus on the work.
Art by Chris Labrooy, Leif Podhajsky, James Ball, Sam Irons
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Archival mounting for photographers and artists
Photographic and fine art mounting is a great way to protect and display your artwork. Learn more about our mounting display options in this short video.
Steps
There are 2 steps in choosing a gallery mount
1. Substrate
2. Fixings
Step 1
Choose the Substrate
Archival Art Mounting is a process where your artwork is fixed to a substrate (backing) using a dry, non-corrosive sheet of glue. It results in your art sitting flat, and it can be fixed to the wall like this, or then put into a frame.
Watch our guide on Aluminium
Watch our guide on Dibond
Watch our guide on Foamex PVC
Watch our guide on Foamboard
Watch our guide on Museum Board
Watch our guide on MDF
Watch our guide on Acrylic Reverse
Aluminium
High-quality aluminium giving rigid and hardwearing backing. Fixture options: Battens or Subframe.
Dibond
A lightweight composite of aluminium and polyethylene core. Fixture options: Battens or Subframe.
Foamex PVC
Foamex is an exceptional quality stiff & rigid foamboard. Colour options: Black or White. Fixture options: Velcro.
Foamboard
Also known as foamcore, foamboard is lightweight, flexible and affordable. Colour options: White. Fixture options: Velcro or press-in fixings.
Display Card
This 2mm quality card is our most affordable backing option. Fixtures options: Velcro.
MDF
Durable and rigid. A durable and cost effective way to display a variety of print types. Colour: Black or White painted edges. Fixtures: Battens/ MDF Fixings.
Acrylic Reverse
The artwork is backed with Perspex, aluminium or dibond then clear Perspex is mounted over the top for a very contemporary look. Fixture options: Subframe.
Mounting substrate:
Step 2
Choose Your Fixtures
All of our mounting material options have different options for fixing the artwork to the wall.
Watch our guide on Fixtures
Split Battens
As a really cost effective option, battens work by using two corresponding strips of angled wood - one mounted to the back of the substrate and another to the wall - which slot together.
Aluminium Subframe
Subframes are light, strong and are hung on screws, making them extremely versatile.
Velcro
Velcro makes mounting fast and simple. A popular choice for temporary exhibition use and light substrates such as card, Foamboard and Foamex.
MDF Fixing Options
Nail fixings are for use with MDF mounting only. There are several options and the one you choose depends on personal preference.
Fixings:
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Order now and your fine art frame will be ready in 10 working days. You can collect from our London Print Studio or have it shipped direct to you.
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