Every artist needs frames supplies at some point.  When you need frames supplies, the only place to turn is Documounts.com.  We are the leading frames supplies outlet for artists throughout the United States.  Our wide variety of top quality frames supplies is sure to include everything you need to frame and showcase your artwork.

At Documounts, you will find a wide variety of custom and stock frames supplies to meet your needs.  Our selection of frames supplies includes both custom and premade frames.  At Documounts, you can choose between metal and wood custom cut frames in a variety of finish colors and profiles.  We also offer a wide variety of readymade frames.

Mat boards are one of our most popular categories of frames supplies.  You can choose from archival, standard or economy mat boards.  Additional options include:

• Full sheet, pre-cut or custom cut sizes
• Black, cream or whitecore mat board
• Single, double or triple layer mat boards
• A multitude of color and custom options including V-Groove, weighted windows and more

At Documounts, we understand that the mat and frame are just the beginning of your frames supplies needs. Choose frames supplies for mounting including tape, mounting corners and adhesive spray.  Touch up markers, point drivers, push points, spacers, bumpers and hanging materials are all on our list of frames supplies available each and every day.

When it comes to the complete package of frames supplies, you simply cannot beat Documounts.  No matter what your frames supplies needs are, we are certain to have the top quality items you desire.  With a wide variety of frames supplies, and a wealth of online reference material, Documounts.com is sure to be the go to location for all of your frames supplies needs.

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When mounting your artwork, there are many options to choose from.  One of the most popular options for mounting artwork is foam core mount board.  Documounts offers several options of foam core mount board for you to consider.  Our foam core mount board options include:

• Standard Foam Core Mount Board. Available in 1/8” and 3/16” thickness, this type of foam core mount board is stiff, sturdy and lightweight.  Both thicknesses are bright white, clay coated and come with an extra smooth surface.  The 3/16” thickness of foam core mount board provides extra support and is therefore recommended for larger projects.  Do not use standard foam core mount board for archival mounting.  Click here to view our standard mount board options.

• Adhesive Foam Core Mount Board. Our 3/16” thick adhesive foam core mount board is white with acid-free adhesive.  This type of foam core mount board is ideal for mounting posters, photos and other inexpensive prints.  While adhesive foam core mount board can be difficult to work with, art can be repositioned prior to a permanent bond being activated by applying firm pressure to the artwork.  Click here to view our adhesive mount board options.

• Archival Quality Foam Core Mount Board. We offer three options for archival quality foam core mount board.  Our white finish mount board is available in 1/8” and 3/16” thickness.  Both are made with MicroChamber technology that absorbs and neutralizes airborne pollutants and gasses.  MicroChamber technology provides the ultimate protection for your artwork.  This stiff, lightweight mount board has a matte finish.  We also offer archival quality foam core mount board in black.  This type of mount board features a black core and surface.  Black foam core mount board gives artists an excellent background for display pieces. Click here to view our archival quality foam core mount board options.

Ordering foam core mount board is as easy as picking the quality of board you require, the size and quantity you need.  Discounts are available for multiple orders of the same size piece.

Adhesive mounting boards provide artists with a wonderful tool for giving rigidity or stiffness to media such as prints and photographs.  If you plan to mount your work on adhesive mounting boards, there are some important things to know.

One of the most important things to know about using adhesive mounting boards is that they are a permanent mounting option.  While your art can be moved for perfect positioning during the mounting process, once the adhesive is activated, the bonds between your artwork and the adhesive mounting boards are permanent.  This permanent bond means that adhesive mounting boards should not be used for archival quality framing.  For this reason, most artists rely on adhesive mounting boards only for small prints or photos.

If you are evaluating different types of adhesive mounting boards, you should be looking for a pH neutral board with acid-free adhesive.  As the leading source for framing and mounting supplies, Documounts carries the highest quality adhesive mounting boards available.  Our adhesive mounting boards come with a white surface, is pH neutral and has acid-free adhesive.

When positioning your artwork on adhesive mounting boards, it is important to watch out for bubbling.  We recommend that you use a press when adhering your artwork to adhesive mounting boards.  Using a press will ensure a smooth permanent bond between your work and the board itself.

When using adhesive mounting boards, many artists choose to frame their work with a picture mat the same size as the board.  By using a mat to frame the artwork, you will be able to easily position your photo or print so that the mat covers the edges of your artwork.  The mat will also adhere to the adhesive mounting boards for a clean finished look.

To purchase adhesive mounting boards, click here.

Click here for tips on mounting your artwork on adhesive mounting boards.

Why do artist choose archival plexiglass* over glass?  Displaying your artwork under glass presents a challenge when it is time to move or ship those pieces.  To avoid this problem, many artists choose to frame their work under archival plexiglass.  By choosing archival plexiglass, you are selecting a high quality, lightweight, shatter resistant material that will not harm your work.   Because archival plexiglass will not shatter during shipment, it  ensures your work will arrive safely.  For artists who travel between shows, archival plexiglass allows them the ability to easily transport their art without the added weight of glass.

One of the most important reasons to choose archival plexiglass is because it will protect your artwork from fading and aging.  Archival plexiglass protects your work from the damaging rays of the sun.  With our UV Resistant archival plexiglass, 98% of the sun’s harmful rays are filtered.  Our Non-Glare UV Resistant archival plexiglass adds the additional feature of an anti-reflective coating for easier viewing.

At Documounts, we offer four crystal clear acrylic options to satisfy your framing needs.  However, only the UV Resistant and Non-Glare UV Resistant options are considered to be archival quality plexiglass.  The archival plexiglass we carry is made by Arcylite Acrylic.  Our archival plexiglass is 1/8” of an inch in thickness.  It can be ordered in any size, but we can only ship acrylic up to 28”x36” in size.  All of our archival plexiglass comes coated with protective paper.  When you are ready to frame your work, simply remove the protective paper to reveal the crystal clear acrylic underneath.

Don’t forget that when you order your archival plexiglass from Documounts, you will receive a 5% discount for orders of 12 or more same sized pieces.  With our easy to use ordering system and quick delivery, you can begin framing your artwork under archival plexiglass in a matter of days.

Click here for more information and to order archival plexiglass.

* Please note:  While most people refer to acrylic as plexiglass, Plexiglas is actually a brand of acrylic.  At Documounts, we carry Arcylite Acrylic.  We believe that Arcylite Acrylic is the best, most clear acrylic available today.

When it comes to selecting a mat for your artwork, artists rely on high quality Bainbridge Papermat to meet their needs.  Documounts is proud to partner with Bainbridge to bring these high quality mats to the artistic community.  Bainbridge Papermat is highly sought after and is suitable for a variety of framing needs.

When you choose Bainbridge Papermat for your artwork, you are choosing a product known for its superior quality and performance.  Bainbridge Papermat allows artists complete creative freedom by offering a selection of 120 color options to choose from.  The color consistency provided by Papermat gives artists the reassurance they need when framing large quantities of art work for sale or distribution.  Bainbridge Papermat is also known for its clean bevels and smooth cuts.

Bainbridge Papermat is pH balanced.  This means that the mat has been treated to help prevent damage to your artwork.  However, it is important to note that Bainbridge Papermat is not archival quality.  After several years, you may see acid stains where the Bainbridge Papermat touches the art.  Bainbridge Papermat is ideal for less expensive, non-museum quality framing projects.  The combination of color options and pH neutral materials makes Bainbridge Papermat an extremely popular option for artists.

When ordering Bainbridge Papermat from Documounts, there are many available options for customizing the look of your mat.  In addition to selecting from the large range of colors, artists have many other design options to consider.  You can choose to order Papermat with either an off white or black core.  Other Bainbridge Papermat options include up to three layers of mats, reverse bevels, V-Groove, weighted windows and custom dimensions.  Simply follow the step by step instructions, and create the Bainbridge Papermat that will best showcase your artwork.

For a truly professional look, Bainbridge Papermat cannot be beat.  Click here to begin designing your custom Bainbridge Papermat.

For artists just getting started selling their work, it can be difficult to know which products to use.  With the overwhelming selection of framing and mounting supplies the options can seem nearly endless.  Self adhesive mounting board is a popular option for artists who wish to mount and/or frame smaller works of art.  For those considering self adhesive mounting board, it is important to know when it should be used and how to best use it.

• Self adhesive mounting board is best used with small pieces of art or photos, as well as open ended prints.
• Because self adhesive mounting board is permanent, it is not archival quality. Do not use self adhesive mounting board for archival quality framing.
• For best results, choose self adhesive mounting board that is pH neutral with acid free adhesive.
• Self adhesive mounting board can be difficult to work with, so use with caution.

The self adhesive mounting board offered by Documounts is made by Crescent.  It has a pH neutral 4UB chipboard core, with an acid-free adhesive applied to the surface.   The self adhesive mounting board is 1/8” thick.  With a white mounting surface, the self adhesive mounting board we sell is the perfect backing for nearly any project.

When applying your artwork to self adhesive mounting board, it is important to note that it can be repositioned as long as a permanent bond has not been activated.  The permanent bond is activated by applying firm pressure to the self adhesive mounting board.  Click here for tips on how to best position your artwork to the self adhesive mounting board.

As with all of our products, we proudly stand behind the self adhesive mounting board we carry.  At Documounts, quality and customer satisfaction go hand in hand.  Click here to order your supply of self adhesive mounting board.

Traveling to and from art shows can be a challenge if your artwork is framed under glass.   It is essential to protect your artwork while traveling and while on display.  For this reason, many artists avoid glass and instead opt for non glare acrylic sheets.  When you choose to frame your artwork under non glare acrylic sheets, you are opting for a safer method of showcasing and transporting your artwork.

Choosing non glare acrylic sheets from Documounts offers many benefits including:

• Glare free viewing of your artwork.
• Durability and protection from temperature, sunlight and humidity changes.
• Protection from the sun’s harmful rays, when you choose non glare acrylic sheets with UV protection.

As with all of the products we carry, our non glare acrylic sheets are the highest quality available.   We proudly carry non glare acrylic sheets made by Acrylite Acrylic.  For artists who ship, or regularly transport their artwork, these lightweight and impact resistant non glare acrylic sheets are essential.  We offer artists, specializing in children’s artwork, oversized artwork or artwork for sports areas, non glare acrylic sheets with benefits that glass simply cannot match.

We carry both standard non glare acrylic sheets and UV protected non glare acrylic sheets.  Artists that choose UV resistant non glare acrylic sheets can be certain the UV protection will not wear off overtime.  The UV resistant non glare acrylic sheets will also help to protect your artwork from fading, yellowing and brittling.

Whether you choose standard or UV protected non glare acrylic sheets, each order is custom cut to your specifications.  Each order is also coated with protective paper to ensure your non glare acrylic sheets remain defective free.   Simply remove the protective paper to revel the high quality acrylic sheets that will protect your artwork.

Click here to being the process of ordering your non glare acrylic sheets.

For both aspiring and established artists, finding the best supplies to showcase their work is a top priority.  At Documounts, we are the leading supplier of picture mats, mounting boards, frames and other display supplies for artists.  The selection and quality of our picture mats is unrivaled.  Let Documounts show you how our picture mats can complement your work.

When selecting picture mats for your work, you will be choosing between pre-cut and custom options.  Our pre-cut picture mats come in a variety of sizes and styles to accommodate your needs.  Our first selection of pre-cut mats offers options including 8×10 mats with 4.5×6.5 openings, 11×14 picture mats with 7.5×9.5 openings or 16×20 picture mats with 10.5×13.5 openings.  This selection of pre-cut picture mats is available in single or double mat options.  Choose from white mats with a bright white core or black mats with a bright white core.  If you choose pre-cut double picture mats, the set back is ¼”.

Documounts also offers a selection of pre-cut mat kits.  Choose from our Digital Fit Mat Kits, Market Ready Mat Kits or Showcase Mat Kits.  The Digital Fit Mat Kits are designed to meet the needs of the digital printer.  Sizes include 12×16 picture mats, with either an 8×12 or 8.5×11 opening, and an 18×24 mat with 13×19 opening.  These kits come in quantities of 25 with Arctic White picture mats, 1/8” foam board backing and traditional clear bags.

The Market Ready Mat Kits offer a wide selection of options to choose from.  Available sizes include 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20.  Choose from single or double picture mats in white or black.  The Market Ready Mat Kits are available in quantities of 25 and included the picture mats, 1/8” foam core and Clear as Crystal bags.

The Showcase Mat Kits offer artists a wider mat to better showcase their work.  Available with weighted or center windows, these 11×14 Arctic White picture mats have a 5×7 window.  This kit includes 50 picture mats, 1/8” foam board and Clear Bags.

If you prefer custom picture mats, Documounts offers the ability to choose from a variety of options to create the perfect picture mats for your art work.  Start designing your custom picture mats by choosing from Archival, Standard or Economy mats.  Choose the type of picture mats you desire, the number of layers and the color or colors that best complement your work.  Set your dimensions and choose from the many options available, including reverse bevel, V-Groove and weight windows.  Set your quantity and select “Get Price” to receive your custom price quote.

Whether you choose custom or pre-cut picture mats, Documounts will provide you with top quality picture mats to showcase your art work.  Rely on our experience and expertise to surround your art with the best picture mats available.

Click here to begin selecting your pre-cut picture mats.

Click here too begin designing your custom picture mats.

Artists across the country have come to expect superior quality frames and framing supplies from Documounts.  The metal frame kit we offer is made by Nielsen Bainbridge, the leading manufacturer of framing products.  These metal frame kits are the finest available; the same metal frame kits used by professional framers.

Nielson has designed their metal frame kit to be the perfect complement to your artwork.  These easy to use kits can be assembled in minutes, to provide you with a professional quality frame at an affordable price.  Each metal frame kit is easy to assemble, or disassemble, making it possible to reframe your art as needed.  Nielsen’s dedication to quality control, and Documents insistence on delivery only the best framing products, ensures that the metal frame kit will meet your high expectations.

With the Nielsen metal frame kit, you will be able to frame your art the same way the professionals do, while saving time and money.  Each metal frame kit comes ready to be assembled with all of the pieces you need, except for the wire.  (Click here for instructions on how to assemble your metal frame kit.)

Ordering your metal frame kit is as easy as choosing the frame profile you desire, the color and size of frame you need.  There are seven profile options to choose from, making it easy to select the metal frame kit that best suits your artwork.  When ordering a metal frame kit for your artwork, it is important to order based on the outside dimensions of your finished piece.  This includes the mat board, artwork, mounting board and glazing.  Our metal frame kit includes a 1/8” tolerance to ensure a perfect fit.

Click here to begin the process of selecting and ordering a metal frame kit for your artwork.