Mounting your artwork on acid free backing is an important part of conservation framing.  If you want your artwork to last for generations, then using materials such as acid free backing are an essential part of protecting and preserving your artwork.

Documounts carries two types of acid free backing: Bainbridge foam core and Bainbridge Artcare mounting board.  These acid free backing boards are permanently acid free.

Our foam core acid free backing is available in 2 sizes: 1/8” thick and 3/16” thick.  The thicker foam core is ideal for mounting larger works of art.  Both of these sizes of foam core acid free backing are available for the same price.  Foam core is lightweight yet sturdy, so it will not bend, crease, or buckle.  The foam core acid free backing will protect your artwork by neutralizing environmental pollutants.  The 3/16” foam core is available in white, while the 1/8” foam core is available in both white and black. Black foam core is ideal when you are also using a mat that has a black core.

Bainbridge Artcare mounting board is an acid free backing that is made of 100% alpha cellulose.  This museum quality acid free backing is an ideal option when you want to use a paper mount board.

We can expertly custom cut your acid free backing to the exact size that you require.  Best of all – you will save money when you buy a lot of acid free backing.  If you buy 4 or more of the same sized acid free backing, you’ll receive a bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the price for acid free backing gets even lower!

Documounts also sells all of the supplies that you will need to mount your artwork onto acid free backing.  There are several different archival mounting options, such as conservation paper tape, linen mounting tape, mount strips and mounting corners.  You can also buy mat board, frames, glazing, and other framing supplies at Documounts!

8 ply mats showcase your artwork with sophistication and style.  8 ply mats are 1/8th of an inch thick, which is twice the thickness of standard 4 ply mats.  The deeper bevel of the 8 ply mats creates a stunning presentation that elegantly draws attention to your artwork.

Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats are appealing not just because they are attractive, but also because they are archival.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats are the museum-quality option when you want your artwork to be appreciated for generations to come.  These 8 ply mats are made from 100% cotton rag, so they are naturally acid and lignin free.  They don’t need any special chemical treatment to become acid free (like paper mats do), so they will never become acidic.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats will protect your artwork against chemical deterioration such as yellowing or staining.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats therefore aid in prolonging the life of your artwork.

Alpharag 8 ply mats are available in a variety of whites, off-whites, and blacks.  These mats are solid core, which means that the color of the bevel is the same color as the front of the mat board.

The best thing about buying Alpharag 8 ply mats from Documounts is that you will receive a bulk discount when you order just 4 or more of the same custom cut 8 ply mats.  The discount gets even deeper at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 and 5000.  Here’s an example: if you buy just one 8×10 Alpharag 8 ply mat, it will cost $12.69.  If you buy eight 8×10 Alpharag 8 ply mats, they cost nearly half that price, at only $6.60 apiece.  If you buy 250 of them, they will only cost $3.48 each!  This is a tremendous savings for artists, photographers and galleries that need to buy a large quantity of 8 ply mats.

If you need archival matting and mounting supplies, Documounts sells those, too!

Rag mat board is the top quality choice for matting your most important and valuable works of art.  If you need to mat original, one-of-a-kind works of art, limited edition prints, or priceless paper memorabilia, you should mat with rag mat board.

Rag mat board is made from 100% cotton rag, which is naturally acid and lignin free.  Rag mat board will never become acidic like paper mats will, which is why they are the preferred option for matting artwork that you want to preserve for generations.

Documounts offers two kinds of museum-quality rag mat board: Crescent Ragmat and Bainbridge Alpharag Artcare.

Crescent Ragmat is a 4 ply white core museum rag mat board that is available in 6 different varieties of white.

Bainbridge Alpharag is available in 4 ply and 8 ply.  The term “ply” describes the thickness of the rag mat board.  A 4 ply rag mat board is 1/16”, which an 8 ply rag mat board is 1/8”.  The extra thickness of the 8 ply rag mat board creates a deeper bevel that showcases the artwork in a more stunning, sculptural manner.  An 8 ply rag mat board is an eye-catching alternative for presenting high end artwork.

Bainbridge Alpharag mats are solid core, which means that the color of the bevel is the same color as the face of the rag mat board.  The 4 ply rag mats are available in 29 different colors, while the 8 ply rag mats are available in 13 different colors.

When you buy 4 or more of the same rag mat board, you will receive a bulk discount.  The bulk discount increases the more that you buy.  For instance, if you buy just 1 8×10 Alpharag mat, it will cost you $5.25.  But if you buy 250, each one will only cost you $1.51.  This is perfect for artists and photographers who sell a large quantity of artwork at art fairs and art galleries.

In addition to rag mat board, Documounts sells all of the supplies that you will need to mat, mount, and frame your artwork.

Museum rag board is the ideal choice for mounting original, one-of-a-kind works of art, as well as limited edition prints.  Museum rag board is the best matting option when conservation and longevity are paramount.  If you want your artwork to last for generations, then museum rag board provides the utmost in protection and preservation.

Documounts offers two kinds of museum rag board: Crescent Ragmat and Bainbridge Alpharag.

Both of these museum rag boards are made from 100% cotton rag.  This means that they are naturally archival and acid free, which is why they are the museum-quality choice for matting valuable artwork.

Crescent Ragmat is a 4 ply museum rag board.  Crescent Ragmat is available in 6 different varieties of white and has a white core.

Bainbridge Alpharag Artcare mats are available in 4 ply and 8 ply.  8 ply museum rag boards are an excellent choice for creating a more stunning display.  Because 8 ply mats are twice the thickness of standard 4 ply mats, the deeper bevel has a more sculptural appearance that showcases the artwork in a sophisticated manner.

Both the Alpharag 4 ply and 8 ply mats are available as solid core museum rag boards.  This means that the color of the bevel matches the color on the front of the mat board.  The Alpharag 4 ply museum rag boards are available in 29 different colors, while the Alpharag 8 ply museum rag boards are available in 13 different colors.

When you need to buy 4 or more museum rag boards that are the same size, you will enjoy a bulk discount when you buy them from Documounts.  The discounts on museum rag boards get even deeper the more you buy.

Along with museum rag boards, Documounts also sells everything that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork and photography.

Learn more about archival museum matting and framing.

Museum mat board is the superior matting option when you want to protect, preserve, and display original artwork and limited edition prints.  Museum mat board is made from 100% cotton rag, which means that it is naturally acid free.  Unlike paper mat board, which must be chemically treated in order to become temporarily acid free, museum mat board is permanently archival and acid free.  This is why museum mat board is the premium choice for matting works of art that you want to last for generations.

Documounts offers 2 types of museum mat board: Bainbridge Alpharag and Crescent Ragmat.  Both rag boards are excellent choices when matting artwork for conservation purposes.

Bainbridge Alpharag museum mat board is available in 2 thicknesses: 4 ply and 8 ply.  The 4 ply museum mat board is 1/16”, while the 8 ply is doubly thick at 1/8”.  The thickness of the 8 ply museum mat board creates a deeper bevel that allows for a more stunning and sculptural showcase of your artwork.

Bainbridge Alpharag museum mat board is solid core, which means that the color of the bevel is the same as the color of the front of the mat board.  The 4 ply Alpharag is available in 29 colors, while the 8 ply Alpharag is available in 13 colors.

Crescent Ragmat museum mat board is available in 4 ply.  This white core museum quality rag board has a white bevel and is available in 6 different varieties of white.

Documounts specializes in custom cutting museum mat board to suit your exact specifications.  To order museum mat board, simply select your preferred color of the museum mat board, enter the quantity that you desire, and then enter the outer dimensions of the mat as well as the size of the inside window opening.  When you buy 4 or more of the same size museum mat board, you will begin to enjoy a bulk discount, which gets deeper the more you buy.

In addition to museum mat board, Documouts also conveniently carries all of the supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork.

Click here to learn more about Archival Museum Quality products.

Bainbridge Artcare archival products are the premium choice in protecting, preserving, and presenting your artwork.  When you want your artworks and photographs to last for generations, matting and mounting your work with Bainbridge Artcare mats and mount board will ensure that your work is well cared for throughout the years.

There are three different types of Bainbridge Artcare products available at Documounts: Alpharag Artcare, Alphamat Artcare, and Alphamount Artcare.  These Artcare products are the ideal solution for matting and mounting your original, one-of-a-kind works of art, as well as limited edition prints.  Let’s take a closer look at each one of these archival product lines:

Alpharag Artcare is the museum-quality choice for matting your original artworks and limited edition prints.  Alpharag Artcare mats are made from 100% cotton rag, which means that they are naturally acid and lignin free.  These rag mats will protect your artwork against chemical deterioration such as yellowing, staining and fading.  Alpharag Artcare mats are available in 4 ply solid core and 8 ply solid core.

Alphamat Artcare is the top-quality choice in alpha cellulose mats.  These Bainbridge Artcare mat boards are museum-quality and archival, protecting your artwork from acidic erosion and slowing paper degradation.  Artcare Alphamats are available in 4 ply and 6 ply, with white core and black core.

Alphamount Artcare is the museum-quality mounting board made from 100% alpha cellulose.  Alphamount boards are perfect for artists who want to mount their originals and limited edition prints on an archival paper mount board.

Bainbridge Artcare products are the superlative choice for conservation framing.  If you plan to sell a lot of original artwork or limited edition prints at your next gallery show or art fair, then you will be pleased to experience the deep discounts that you will receive when you buy Artcare mats and mount boards in large quantities.  You only need to buy 4 of the same Artcare mat board or mound board to start enjoying a bulk discount – and you will receive even deeper discounts the more that you buy.

In addition to Bainbridge Artcare mats and mount boards, Documounts also sells all of the other tools and supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork.

Bainbridge Alpharag Artcare solid core mats are the museum-quality choice for matting your most important photographs and works of art.  Alpharag mats are the ideal option for matting original, one-of-a-kind works of art on paper, as well as limited edition prints and valuable paper memorabilia.

Alpharag mats are made from 100% cotton rag, which means that they are naturally acid free.  Because Alpharag mats did not need to be chemically treated in order to become acid free (as paper mats do), there is no concern of the Alpharag mats becoming acidic over time.  This is why Bainbridge Alpharag mats are the top-quality archival choice for protecting and preserving your artwork.

Alpharag mats are available in 4 ply or 8 ply.  The term “ply” refers to the thickness of mat.  Most mats are 4 ply, which is 1/16 of an inch.  8 ply mats are double the thickness of regular mats, measuring 1/8 of an inch.  When you mat your artwork with an 8 ply Alpharag mat, you are really setting your artwork apart from the rest.  The deeper bevel of the 8 ply Alpharag mat creates a stunning, sculptural presentation that showcases your artwork with more sophistication than a regular 4 ply mat.

Alpharag mats are solid core, which means that the color of the bevel matches the color on the face of the mat board.  The 4 ply Alpharag mats are available in 29 colors, while the 8 ply Alpharag mats are available in 13 colors.

Documounts offers generous discounts when you buy mats in bulk.  You don’t even need to buy a huge amount to qualify – you will receive a discount if you buy just 4 of the same mat.  The discount on mats gets deeper the more you buy!   For instance, if you buy just 1 Alpharag 8×10 mat, it will cost you $5.25.  But if you buy 250 8×10 Alpharag mats, they only cost $1.51 each!  This is the perfect solution for artists and photographers who sell a lot of artwork at galleries and art festivals.

In addition to Alpharag mats, Documounts also sells all of the supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork.

Documounts specializes in creating custom frames and mats to suit the exact needs of artists and photographers who are preparing to display and sell a lot of artwork at upcoming art festivals and gallery shows.  This is why we offer generous discounts when you buy custom frames and mats in large quantities.  You don’t even need to buy a lot of custom frames and mats to begin receiving discounts – you enjoy our discounts as soon as you buy 4 wood custom frames and mats!

At Documounts, you can buy custom frames and mats in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and styles.  When you buy custom frames and mats, you are in complete control over how the artwork will be presented for display.  With this much choice, you can easily select custom frames and mats that accentuate your artwork and complement various decorating styles.

When you sell your artwork at a gallery or an art fair, you want to choose custom frames and mats that appeal to a vast range of decorating styles.  Light wood custom frames and mats in neutral colors, such as white or off-white (cream, beige, etc) have a wide appeal to people with different decorating palettes.  Gold or silver custom frames and mats in various colors will appeal to those who take a more elegant or sophisticated approach to decorating.  Dark wood custom frames and mats with a deep bevel work well within a modern decorating aesthetic.

Documounts also sells all of the other supplies that you will need to assemble your artwork inside your custom frames and mats.  To assemble your art inside your custom frames and mats, you will need supplies like adhesives and hanging wire.  You can find handy, easy-to-follow- instructions for assembling your custom frames and mats on the Documounts website.

Shop at Documounts whenever you need custom frames and mats!

The Bainbridge Alphamat Artcare system is designed with conservation in mind.  When you want top-quality matting that will protect your artwork from deterioration and yellowing, the Alphamat Artcare mat boards are an archival solution for both preserving and presenting your artwork.

When you want to ensure that your artwork will last for generations, trust your art with Alphamat Artcare.  Alphamat Artcare mats are scientifically engineered to slow the yellowing and fading of artwork that normally occurs with aging.  Alphamat Artcare mats are chemically treated to remove all acids, and will actively protect your artwork against environmental pollutants.

Documounts carries both 4 ply and 6 ply Alphamat Artcare mats.  These Bainbridge mats are ideal for matting one-of-a-kind works of art and limited edition prints/photography.  Both the 4 ply and the 6 ply Alphamat Artcare mats are available with a white core or a black core.

Alphamat Artcare 6 ply mats are 1.5 times thicker than the standard 4 ply mats.  When you want to create a more dramatic presentation, the deeper bevel of the Alphamat Artcare 6 ply mats will accentuate your artwork even more than the 4 ply mats.

You can order Alphamat Artcare mats in nearly any size that you need.  Once you select the color and the thickness of your Alphamat Artcare mat, simply enter the outer dimension of the mat, as well as the dimension of the inner window opening.

As with all of our mats, you will receive deep discounts when you buy Alphamat Artcare mats in large quantities.  You only need to buy 4 of the same Alphamat Artcare mat to start receiving the bulk discount.  The more mats that you buy, the more you will save!

Alphamat Artcare mats are museum-quality. Treat your artwork like a priceless work of art by matting your art with an Alphamat Artcare mat.

Acid free foam board is an economical option for mounting your artwork and photographs.  Many artists and photographers mount their artwork onto acid free foam board when they are preparing for their next appearance at an art festival or gallery show.

How do you know which type of foam board to choose?

Foam board is available in two different qualities: archival and standard (some refer to this as “acid free”).  Foam boards that are listed as “archival” are naturally acid-free, so they will never become acidic in the future.  “Standard acid free foam boards”, on the other hand, are chemically treated to become pH neutral (or “acid free”).  Foam boards that are described as “acid free” but not “archival” will, over time, lose their protective buffering and contribute to the deterioration of the artwork.

Acid free foam board is the ideal choice for artists and photographers who are mounting low-cost prints and posters.  Acid free foam board should only be used when conservation and longevity of the artwork are not major concerns.  If you would like to mount original artwork and limited edition prints, you should preserve your artwork by mounting your pieces on archival quality foam board.

Documounts offers acid free foam board in two sizes: 1/8” and 3/16”.  Both of these acid free foam boards are stiff and sturdy.  Although they are lightweight, these acid free foam boards will not bend or buckle.  If you are mounting a large artwork, such as a poster, you should choose the 3/16” acid free foam board.  Both sizes of acid free foam board are offered in bright white.

To mount your artwork onto acid free foam board, you will need supplies such as Artist’s Tape (or other mounting tapes). Documounts offers all of the supplies that you will need to mount your artwork onto acid free foam board.