How To Mat And Mount A Photograph

Hinging photograph to mat.

How to mat and mount a photograph.

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. The advantage of this method is that the image will stay centered under the picture mat opening so you do not need to hinge the mat to the mount board. Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board. A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art.

This is true not only of your mounting board but also of any material that comes in physical contact with your print e g. No adhesive ever touches your art. Depending on the size of your artwork mount strips can be cut in half or even into fourths and still provide the necessary support. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Prepare the mat board and the mount board by measuring them to fit in the picture frame and make careful cuts in the mat board to create the border for the picture. When hinging mat to mount board you need to be sure to use an acid free linen hinging tape.

One way to mount your photograph is to use acid free hinging tape or tissue such as lineco self adhesive hinging tissue to attach the image directly to the mat. Creating a hinged mount board. Mount strips work much like mount corners. This will ensure that your prints look their best for years to come.

Hinging the matte is a very common method used in fine art and offers complete protection for the print but also makes the removal of the print a simple process. Use double sided taped on the mounting board and lay the mat window right on top creating a permanent seal. Ine up your mat window and backing board and tape across both to create a hinge like a book. Mat board foam core and gator board.

How to mount using mount strips. How to mount photos on a matte board materials used in this video. Three popular and common materials for photo mounting are. You can use a straight edge to ensure they are lined up exactly.

For larger pieces consider using mount strips as well as mount corners for complete support. Some photographs may begin to buckle after being framed because the photo the mat and the mount board may all begin to expand and contract differently with temperature changes.