A picture mount is an essential part of displaying your work.  The picture mount provides a sturdy surface that will protect the artwork.  If you are an artist or a photographer and you sell your artwork at art festivals, then you definitely want to sell your work mounted on a picture mount.  The picture mount will protect the art from damage while it is on display in racks or bins.  Picture mounts are also essential if you are framing your art, because it serves as a solid, protective backing board.

Documounts sells a variety of picture mounts.  The best picture mount for you will depend on what you are mounting.  Here are some guidelines for choosing the best picture mount for your needs:

• If you are mounting an original, one-of-a-kind work of art, a limited edition print, or a vintage photograph, then you should use an archival picture mount.  A museum-quality archival picture mount will help to protect the artwork from chemical deterioration.  Documounts carries 2 types of archival picture mounts: archival foam core and Bainbridge Artcare mounting board.
• If you are mounting an open edition reproduction, such as a print or a photograph, then you can use a standard picture mount.  Standard mount boards are acceptable for non-archival mounting purposes.  Documounts carries standard quality, non-archival foam core and Bainbridge 2UB and 4UB chip board.
• If you are mounting an inexpensive poster, print, or photograph, then you might consider using an adhesive picture mount.  However, you should only use an adhesive mount board if you are absolutely certain that you’ll never want to remove the picture from the mount board, because it is very difficult to remove a picture from adhesive mount board without damaging the picture.

Documounts offers bulk discounts when you buy picture mounts in large quantities.  You only need to buy 4 of the same custom cut picture mount to receive a discount.  When you buy more, the discount gets even bigger!  The discount gets bigger at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.

In addition to picture mounts, Documounts also sells adhesives, mat boards, frames, and many other matting and framing supplies!

Matting photos & matting artwork is both easy and affordable when you buy mats from Documounts.  We sell both pre-cut mats and custom cut mats for matting photos & matting artwork.

Our pre-cut mats are cut from pH neutral mat board, so they are ideal if you are matting photos & matting artwork that are part of an open edition.  They are available in white or black, as single or double mats.  If you will be matting photos & matting artwork that are standard sizes (such as 5×7, 8×10, or 11×14), then our pre-cut mats are perfect for you.  You can buy them in packs of 25.

We also sell archival mats for matting photos & matting artwork that are one-of-a-kind, or part of a limited edition.  Custom cut archival mats are perfect for matting photos & matting artwork where conservation is a top priority.  Our museum-quality rag mats are the top-of-the-line choice for matting photos & matting artwork.

If you need affordable mats for matting inexpensive photos & matting inexpensive artwork (such as posters), we also sell economy mats in a variety of colors.

When you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut mats for matting photos & matting art, you’ll receive a bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even deeper!  The discount gets bigger at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.  This is ideal for artists and photographers who are matting a lot of photos & matting a lot of art for upcoming art shows.

You will also need to buy an adhesive for matting photos & matting artwork.  We sell both pH neutral and archival adhesives.  If you are matting photos & matting artwork using pH neutral mats, then you can also use a pH neutral adhesive, such as double-sided Scotch ATG tape.  If you are matting photos & matting artwork using archival mats, then you should use an archival adhesive, such as conservation paper tape or linen mounting tape.

Mounting photos is easy and affordable when you buy your mount boards from Documounts!

We specialize in creating custom cut mount boards for mounting photos in nearly any size. Documounts sells three different types of mount board for mounting photos: archival, standard, and adhesive.

Archival mount board is the best choice when mounting photos that are unique, vintage, or part of a limited edition.  Archival mount board will protect your artwork against environmental pollutants and chemical deterioration.  Archival mount boards like foam core or Bainbridge Artcare mounting boards are ideal for mounting photos that you want to preserve for a lifetime.  Archival foam core is available in two thicknesses: 1/8” and 3/16”.  The 3/16” foam core is ideal for mounting photos that are large, because it is extra sturdy.

Standard mount board can be used when mounting photos that are part of an open edition.  Standard mount board is not archival, so mounting photos with standard mount board will not protect and preserve your photos the same way that archival mount board will.  Standard mount board includes foam core (1/8” thick and 3/16” thick), as well as 1/16” thick Bainbridge 2UB chip board and 3/32” thick Bainbridge 4UB chip board.

Adhesive mount board should only be used when mounting photos that are inexpensive.  Mounting photos onto adhesive mount board is permanent, so it will be difficult (if not impossible) to remove the photos without damaging the photo.  Mounting photos onto adhesive mount board is also more difficult than mounting photos onto regular mount board, so take that into consideration as well.

If you need lots of mount board for mounting photos to sell at art fairs, then you’ll enjoy the volume discounts you’ll receive when you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut mount boards from Documounts.  When you buy more, the prices get even lower!  The more you buy, the more you save.

Documounts also carries other supplies that you’ll need for mounting photos, matting photos, and framing photos!

Documounts sells everything you will need for photo matting & photo mounting.  We specialize in creating custom cut mats and custom cut mount boards for photo matting & photo mounting.  We also sell many different types of adhesives that you will need for photo matting & photo matting.

The types of photo matting & photo mounting supplies that are best for you will depend on what exactly you are matting & mounting.  If you are matting & mounting a one-of-a-kind photo or a limited edition photo, then you should use an archival mat, mount and adhesive for the highest quality photo matting & photo mounting possible.  On the other hand, if you are matting & mounting an open edition photo, then you can use a pH neutral mat, mount and adhesive for photo matting & photo mounting.

You can order custom cut photo matting & photo mounting in nearly any size you need when you buy them from Documounts.  You can also order mats in nearly any color of the rainbow.  With our wide selection of mats & mounts, you can design the best photo matting & photo mounting to showcase your photography.

If you need to do a lot of photo matting & photo mounting, then you’ll enjoy the bulk discounts you’ll receive when you buy a lot of photo matting & photo mounting from Documounts.  You only need to buy 4 of the same custom cut mats or 4 of the same custom cut mount boards to begin receiving the discount.  This is perfect if you are a photographer and you need a lot of photo matting & photo mounting to get ready for your next art show!

In addition to photo matting, photo mounting and adhesives, Documounts also sells frame mouldings, glazing, and many other basic matting and framing supplies that you’ll need to display your photos.

It’s easy to create your own matted picture frames when you buy mats and frames from Documounts.  You can easily combine our ready made frames with our pre-cut mats to create instant matted picture frames.

We offer pre-cut mats in the following standard sizes: 8×10, 11×14, and 16×20.  These mats will easily fit into our readymade frames that are the same size.  You can create matted picture frames using our pre-cut white or black mats that are cut from pH neutral mat board.  If you want your matted picture frames to have a different colored mat, you can order custom cut mats to go inside your matted picture frames.  If you need archival mats for your matted picture frames, we also sell a range of museum-quality archival mats that are suitable for conservation framing.

Documounts sells wood readymade frames in the following colors: black, silver, gold, and dark wood.  The readymade frames come with glass, cardboard backing, and a sawtooth hanger.  When you buy readymade frames and mats from Documounts, you’ll have matted picture frames ready for your art!  When you create matted picture frames using 3 of the same readymade frames, you’ll receive a percentage off.  When you buy 12 or more of the same readymade frames, you’ll the discount doubles!  This makes it both easy and affordable to create matted picture frames!

You can also create matted picture frames using our custom cut frame mouldings.  When you create matted picture frames using custom cut mats and frames, you have complete control over the presentation of your art.

The only other things you’ll need to complete your matted picture frames are an adhesive and mount boards.  Your art will be attached to the mount board, which will be attached to the mat and then placed inside the matted picture frames.   We sell both archival and pH neutral adhesives to help you assemble your art inside the matted picture frames.

Selling your artwork or photography inside a matted picture frame makes it more appealing to buyers.  Artwork that is for sale inside a matted picture frame is more attractive to buyers because it is ready to hang.  Art collectors also enjoy purchasing artwork inside a matted picture frame because the matted picture frame seems to complete the artist’s vision for the artwork.

You can easily and affordably sell your artwork inside a matted picture frame when you buy the mat and frame from Documounts.  We sell pre-cut mats and readymade frames, as well as custom cut mats and custom cut frame mouldings.  This ensures that you can easily create the best matted picture frame to showcase your artwork.

We sell a wide variety of mat boards, allowing you an abundance of choice when putting together your matted picture frame.  You can use an archival mat, a pH neutral mat, or an economy mat.  We sell mats in nearly any color you can imagine, so you can easily design the perfect matted picture frame that brings out the best in your artwork.  You can also create a matted picture frame using mats that are extra thick, such as 6 ply mats or 8 ply mats.  These types of matted picture frames create a more stunning and sculptural presentation for your art, due to the deeper bevel of the mat.

Documounts offers volume discounts on mats and frames.  If you need to create a lot of matted picture frames in order to sell a lot of artwork at art fairs or art galleries, then you’ll enjoy the bulk discounts you’ll receive on high-quality mats and frames at Documounts.

To create a matted picture frame, you’ll also need glazing, mount boards, and an adhesive – all of which you can also buy at Documounts.

Whenever you need to mat pictures, the best place to buy mats is Documounts.  Documounts gives ample volume discounts when you buy a lot of mats to mat pictures in large quantities.  For instance, if you are an artist or photographer and you need to mat pictures to get ready for your upcoming art show, you’ll save a lot of money when you mat pictures using mats from Documounts.

Documounts offers a wide variety of mats that you can use to mat pictures.  Here are some of the options you will have when you buy mats from Documounts:

• You can choose the quality of mat board that you need.  You can choose to mat pictures using archival mats, pH neutral mats, or economy mats.  How do you know which one to choose?  If you need to mat pictures that are original, one-of-a-kind works of art, then use an archival mat.  If you need to mat pictures that are open edition reproductions, you can use a pH neutral mat.  If you will mat pictures that are inexpensive posters, prints or photos, then you might want to use an affordable economy mat.
• You’ll have a world of mat colors to choose from when you buy your mats from Documounts. You can mat pictures using white mats, off-white mats, black mats, or any color of the rainbow.  You can also choose to mat pictures with white core mats, black core mats, or solid core mats.
• Do you want to mat pictures with an extra thick mat board?  Documounts also carries 6 ply mats and 8 ply mats.

When you need to mat pictures that are the same size, you’ll save money when you buy the same custom cut mats from Documounts.  The more you buy, the more you save!

In addition to mats, Documounts also sells mount boards, adhesives and all of the essential supplies that you’ll need to mat pictures.

Market Ready Mat Kits from Documounts are the convenient matting solution for artists and photographers who sell a lot of artwork at art festivals and art shows.  Our Market Ready Mat Kits include 25 pieces of pre-cut mat board, 25 pieces of foam core backing, and 25 clear adhesive bags that you can slide your matted artwork into for protection while it is for sale.

Market Ready Mat Kits are available in the following standard sizes:

8 x 10 – inside window of 4.5 x 6.5, fits a 5 x 7 image

11 x 14 – inside window of 7.5 x 9.5, fits an 8 x 10 image

16 x 20 – inside window of 10.5 x 13.5, fits an 11 x 14 image

You can purchase these Mat Kits with either white or black mats.  You may also choose between Mat Kits that have single mats or double mats.

If you are a digital photographer, or if you print out artwork or photographs using a digital printer, you’ll be delighted to know that Documounts also sells Digital Fit Mat Kits. These Mat Kits are designed to fit digital sizes, as follows:

12 x 16 – inside window of 7.5 x 11.5, fits an 8 x 12 image

12 x 16 – inside window of 8 x 10.5, fits an 8.5 x 11 image

18 x 24 – inside window of 12.5 x 18.5, fits a 13 x 19 image

Digital Fit Mat Kits contain single mats cut from white mat board.  The Digital Fit Mat Kits also contain foam core backing and clear adhesive bags.

If your artwork does not fit the sizes offered in these Mat Kits, you can essentially create your own Mat Kits by ordering custom cut mats, mount boards and clear adhesive bags from Documounts.  We also sell adhesives and various other matting and framing supplies, too!

Knowing how to mat art is an important skill for any artist or photographer.  When you know how to mat art, you can mat all of your own art to display and sell at art festivals and art galleries.

Learning to mat art is easy!  In this article, you can quickly learn about all of the supplies that you’ll need to mat art, all of which you can purchase at Documounts.  At Documounts, we sell everything you’ll need to mat art from mat board and mount board, to adhesives and clear bags that will protect your art while it is on display.

The most important supply you’ll need to mat art is mat board, of course!  At Documounts, we carry a wide range of mat board in over 100 colors.  You can choose to mat art using archival quality mat board, pH neutral mat board, or economy mat board, depending on the type of art that you’d like to mat.  You can also choose to mat art using a solid core mat board, black core mat board, or white core mat board.  If you want to mat art with an extra thick mat, we also carry 6 ply and 8 ply mat boards, too.  You can mat art with custom cut mat board, cut to nearly any size that you need!

You’ll also need a mount board to mat art.  The mount board goes behind the art and acts as a sturdy, protective surface.  Documounts sells archival mount board, standard mount board, and adhesive mount board.

If you need to mat art in large quantities, you’ll enjoy the volume discounts you’ll receive at Documounts when you buy a lot of mat boards and mount boards!  You only need to buy 4 of the same size mat or mount board to receive a bulk discount.  The discount gets even bigger the more that you buy.

The last supply that you’ll need to mat art is an adhesive.  Documounts sells a lot of different adhesives that you can use to mat art, such as linen mounting tape, conservation paper tape, adhesive sprays, and many more.

Want to learn how to mat your artwork and photography?  Once you know how to mat, you can save a lot of money by ordering mats online and matting your artwork yourself.  If you are an artist or a photographer and you sell a lot of artwork at art festivals, then it is well worth your time to learn how to mat your own artwork.

Learning how to mat is easy.  You’ll need mats, mount boards, and an adhesive.  You can buy all of these supplies for learning how to mat from Documounts. We specialize in creating custom cut mats.  Ordering custom cut mats makes it easier to learn how to mat, because you won’t need to go through the hassle or expense of cutting your own mats.

Here is a simple explanation of how to mat artwork:

1. Tape the mat board and the mount board together at the side, creating a hinge.
2. Center your artwork on the mount board and close the mat over top of it.
3. Adjust the art so that it is centered.  This is the trickiest part when learning how to mat.
4. Lift the mat and tape the artwork into place, double-checking that it is correct.
5. Tape the mat to the mount board using double-sided tape or a loop of tape.

Learning how to mat artwork is as easy as that.  Once you learn how to mat art, you can easily and efficiently mat your own artwork.  There are other variations of this technique on how to mat art, depending on the type of adhesives or mount boards you want to use, but this gives you a general idea of how to mat art.

If you know how to mat art and you need to mat a lot of art, you’ll enjoy the bulk discount you’ll receive when you buy a large quantity of mats and mount boards from Documounts.