When Should You Choose an 8 Ply Mat?
An 8 ply mat is the ideal choice for artists and photographers who want to present their fine art and photography in a sophisticated style. The thicker quality of an 8 ply mat provides the weight and appearance of the displays typically seen in museums and galleries. The deep groove of an 8 ply mat adds a more sculptural dimension to the presentation of your artwork than the thinner 4 ply mats.
The word “ply” describes the thickness of the mat. When you shop for a mat, you might see them listed as a 4 ply mat or an 8 ply mat. Most mats are 4 ply. A 4 ply mat is 1/16 inch thick, while an 8 ply mat is 1/8 inch thick – double the thickness of a 4 ply mat. The deep bevels of an 8 ply mat showcase your most special artworks in a bold and elegant display.
Documounts offers museum-quality Alpharag Artcare Solid Core 8 ply mats to suit your most refined standards for matting and displaying your fine art and photography. These archival 8 ply mats are the top-quality choice for exhibiting your high-end artwork and photographs. Alpharag Artcare 8 ply mats are naturally acid-free because they are made from 100% cotton rag, making them an ideal choice for conservation framing. Alpharag Artcare 8 ply mats are available in 13 different varieties of whites, creams and blacks. The bevels of these solid core 8 ply mats are the same color as the front of the board.
In addition to 8 ply mats, Documounts also carries everything else you will need for matting, framing, and displaying your fine art and photography. Whether you are preparing for an art festival or a gallery exhibit, Documounts has the supplies to help you display your artwork with sophistication and style.
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