When producing large format prints it is important that you consider how you intend to display them. From a traditional frame to a contemporary frame less mount it is always necessary to fix the paper print to a ridged substrate. There are two choices you need to make, firstly the material you plan to mount your image on and secondly what method you plan to use to mount the image.
An image can really be mounted onto any material but the popular choices for fine art prints are as follows:
Foam Centred Board is a light option, making it easy to transport and simple to hang using double sided tape, Velcro or pins. Although an affordable solution it warps easily so requires a sub frame or a generous amount of fixing when attached to a solid surface. As a light material it is easily damaged in transit. PVC foam boards such as Foamex are a heavier more resilient material but more suitable for commercial signage applications.
MDF provides a smooth ridged surface and is also readily available and affordable. It is however a heavy material so requires substantial fixing when hanging.
A great material for mounting images is commonly known as Dibond. It is an aluminium and PVC composite. It combines the best attributes of the previously mentioned material. Dibond is popular for it thin profile giving prints a clean contemporary look when hung a short distance off a wall.
Once you have chosen the substrate you want to work with you need to decide how to mount your print to it. You have two main options to choose from. Firstly you can use a spray adhesive to mount your image however sprays can be messy and you must be careful not to damage the face of your print. Some sprays are better than others but many have a tendency to fail, causing ripples on the face of you image. The second option is to use a pressure sensitive mount film, which is essentially a large sheet of double sided sticky tape. This can be applied by hand or using a laminator at a print shop.
So in conclusion when you are looking for the perfect mount do justice to the large print you have spent many hours perfecting, make sure you think about the effect you want to the mount to have, for example a traditional mount might complement a painting or landscape scene, where as a Dibond frame will achieve a cleaner, more contemporary look.
Author Resource:-
Charlie Newman writes on behalf of Exhibit Printing http://www.exhibitprinting.co.uk a Brighton based print shop specialising is large format fine art prints. We can mount images on to a variety of substrates, including Foam Centred Board, MDF and Dibond.
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