What are the different types of Mounting Board?

How To Select Right Foam Mounting Board?

Introduction ď Ź

The support system of an artwork is the foam board

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Selecting the right foam board material can be pretty exhausting

As the name implies, a mounting board is used for 'mounting' of an artwork.

Overview 

Foam board is attached at the back of your picture or illustration

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It holds your frame and artwork together

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Prefer high-quality mounting board material that is composed of polystyrene

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Avoid using cardboard as it causes early yellowing of your artwork

Types of Foam Board Standard 

Preferred for posters or digital prints

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Slightly acidic

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Do not go for standard boards if your artwork is limited edition or is one-of-a-kind piece

Acid - Free ď Ź

Preferred for long-term preservation and maintenance of artwork

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Choose acid-free boards for original & rare pieces of art

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Assists in preserving your artwork for several years to come

Self-adhesive 

Most easy to use foam boards – just peel and stick

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They have a layer of adhesive on one side to stick a photograph or poster

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Avoid using them for valuable art pieces as separating it later from the board might cause damage

About Us ď Ź

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Paintbox Soho is a custom picture framing shop that offers full museum quality framing services and more.

We source only the highest quality material to present and preserve your artwork with the utmost care and integrity.

Contact Us 105 Thompson St New York, New York 10012 tel. 212 226 1300 fax 212 966 5379